Below are several links and contact information for national grief support groups. Reaching out for support from others is a healthy part of your personal recovery, so do not be afraid to contact someone or attend a group meeting. Most of them are sponsored organizations, and attending a meeting is free. Some organizations will even send you free information on their services. You may also consider giving support to a friend in need. Having someone who will listen or lend a shoulder to cry on is important to secondary victims. If you think you can help a grieving friend, find out where you can volunteer your time. |
| Murder Victims' Families For Human Rights After a murder, victims' families face two things: a death and a crime. At these times, families need help to cope with their grief and loss, and support to heal their hearts and rebuild their lives. The answer lies in supporting those who grieve for their lost loved ones, not creating more grieving families. It is time we break the cycle of violence. 2161 Massachusetts Avenue
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Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved families. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. Go here to find your local support group which are located in almost every U.S state. The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
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Grief Resource Center
A family owned and operated business that is dedicated to serving the needs of those healing from loss. Go here to search their large index of books on grief and bereavement. |
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Grief Recovery Online
GROWW is "Grief Recovery Online" for ALL the bereaved. This organization offers several online chatrooms to meet people who've dealt with similar tragedies. Learn that you have the persmission to grief. Talk with others or post a message. Silenced Angels meets online from 8-10 PM EST. 931 N. State Road 434, Ste. 1201-358 |
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National Center for Victims of Crime
NCVC has a toll free help line, virtual library of research and statistics, victim outreach materials and other support links and information. 2000 M Street NW Suite 480 |
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The National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA is a private, nonprofit, organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services. NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. 1730 Park Road NW |
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The Nat'l Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc POMC® provides the ongoing emotional support needed to help parents and other survivors facilitate the reconstruction of a "new life" and to promote a healthy resolution. Not only does POMC help survivors deal with their acute grief, but with the criminal justice system as well. 100 East Eighth Street, Suite B-41
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