Grief & Bereavement Support Resources
Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Parent Support Group
907-529-4289
An open discussion group, sponsored by the TEARS Foundation and the Center for Child Loss. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, and any bereaved parent is welcome.
Alaska Police and Fire Chaplains' Ministries
Designed to support the family of friends of those who have died by suicide, helping them to find relief and understanding, to integrate this loss into their life, and to move forward.
907-272-3100
Veterans' Journey through Grief and Loss
Open to veterans and spouses, this group includes education on grief, facilitating the healing process with support and compassion.
907-257-4854
Alaska's Careline
Helping people in crisis, people who are grieving or concerned for someone, or who just need to talk. This is also Alaska's suicide prevention line.
877-266-4357
Veterans and Military Crisis Line
Confidential support for military members, veterans, and their families and friends.
800-273-8255
Victims for Justice
Offers many support services for bereaved families when death was due to homicidal violence or other violent conditions.
907-278-0977
Other grief support groups and organizations
- Alive Alone www.alivealone.org
- GriefShare biblical, Christ-centered grief support ministry Griefshare.org
- Center for Loss and Renewal www.lossandrenewal.com
- Center for Loss in Multiple Birth www.climb-support.org
- Centering Corporation - online store www.centeringcorp.com
- Compassionate Friends www.compassionatefriends.org
- First Candle www.firstcandle.org
- Grief Haven www.griefhaven.org
- The National Center for Grieving Children and Families www.dougy.org
- Parents of Murdered Children www.pomc.com
- Survivors of Suicide www.survivorsofsuicide.com
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors www.taps.org