Most people who have lost a loved one to death experience various reactions to the loss. Some reactions may be physical, emotional, spiritual or psychological. Even though these reactions may be uncomfortable and, at times, debilitating and exhausting, they’re considered the normal course of grief. Who dies: mother, father, spouse, sibling, child; how they die: expectedly, suddenly, after a long illness; how much they were a part of our daily lives – all are factors in the grief journey. For some, traveling through this journey may be easier with guidance and support. We offer the following resources to help you navigate your grief journey.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPICE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

3500 Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237Auditorium2nd Thursday of each month11:30am-1:00pm

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

2831 E. President George Bush HighwayRichardson, TX 75082Education Room C2nd Wednesday of each month10am-11:30am

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203Conference Room 2024th Thursday of each month11:30am-1:00pmIn collaboration with GenerationRSVP required, 214-947-4628

T. Boone Pickens Hospice & Palliative Care Center

12477 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251Conference Room 22nd Tuesday of each month10am-11:30amRSVP required, 469-404-5239

Coffee and Conversation

12477 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251

Café at Harold Simmons Inpatient Center4th Thursday of each month7:00pm-8:30pmRSVP required, 469-404-5239

This new support group serves young adults ages 19-25.Join us to discuss a variety of topics including copingstrategies, finding meaning, grief myths, and more.

Camp Faith is a FREE one-day camp for children ages 3 to 18 and their family members who have experienced the loss of a parent or grandparent. This event is held twice annually during the summer and winter. Faith Kids is a FREE monthly support group for children ages 3 to 18 who have experienced the loss of a parent or grandparent. Groups are available for those who have experienced sudden, unexpected or traumatic losses as well as loss from illness. Groups meet on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of each month. To register for these events, please call 972-239-5300.

Resource Directory ofGrief Support Services

COLLIN COUNTY

Medical City PlanoHealing Matters Group, loss of loved one3901 W. 15th StreetPlano, TX 75075Call 972-519-1588 for more information

Cancer Support CommunityOngoing and six-week groups for adults and childrenTX Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano6300 W. Parker Road, MOB 2, Suite 129A,Plano, TX 75093Call 972-981-7020

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic ChurchSupport groups and workshops1201 Alma Drive, Plano, TX 75075Call 972-424-5794 or visitstmarkplano.org

DALLAS COUNTY

Faith & Grief LuncheonsExploring the intersection of faith & griefMonthly meetings across DFWCheck website for dates and locationsfaithandgrief.org

VNA Monthly Bereavement LuncheonsDallas, Church of the Incarnation3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204Call 214-689-2633 or emailrafferts@vnatexas.org to RSVP

Garland, First United Methodist Church801 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75040Call 214-689-2922 or emailrafferts@vnatexas.org to RSVP

Grief and Loss Center of North TexasOngoing and six-week groups, counselingCall 214-452-3105 or emailhope@mygriefandloss.org

First Presbyterian RichardsonGrief Support Group271 Walton Street, Richardson, TX 75081Call 972-235-2316

Widowed Persons ServicesCounseling, meetings, newsletter, and social activities9027 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75209Call 214-358-4155

Cancer Support CommunityOngoing and six-week groups for adults and childrenTX Health Resources University8196 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231Call 214-345-8230

Preston Hollow Presbyterian ChurchGroups, counseling, and lunch meetings9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230Call 214-368-6348 ext. 134or visit www.phpc.org/grief

Friendship West Baptist ChurchComforters Community monthly grief support meeting2020 W. Wheatland, Dallas, TX 75232972-228-5200 or visit friendshipwest.org

DENTON COUNTYFirst Denton, Grief Share1100 Malone Street, Denton, TXCall 940-391-0435 or visitfirstdenton.org/hhministries/hope-healing/hope-healing-ministry

KAUFMAN COUNTY

Texas Health KaufmanGrief Support Group850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142Call Chaplain Collins at 972-932-5400

ROCKWALL COUNTY

Lake Pointe ChurchOngoing groups for those struggling with the loss of a loved one or child701 E. I-30, Rockwall, TX 75087Call 469-698-2250 for more information

TARRANT COUNTY

VNA HospiceWorkshops, bereavement luncheons, support groupsEmail moorek@vnatexas.org for more information

Cancer Support CommunityOngoing and six-week groups for adults and childrenTX Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance10840 Texas Health Trail, Suite 120, Fort Worth, TX 76244Call 682-212-5400

Widowed Persons ServiceGrief support groups and activities for widowed persons2906 SE Loop 820, Suite A, Fort Worth, TX 76140Call 817-551-2922 or visit wpstc.org/

COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT

Please note: This list is for reference only. Faith Presbyterian Hospice does not endorse any of these organizations, programs, therapists, or their services, and encourages you to contact each directly for accurate dates and times.

Victims OutreachSupport for crime victims, homicidesupport groupCall 214-358-5173

Trauma Support Services of North Texas, Inc.

Therapy and support for trauma survivorsCall 972-709-4904 or visit tssnt.org for more information

SUPPORT FOR VIOLENT DEATHS

Suicide & Crisis Center of North TexasSurvivors of Suicide 8-week supportgroup and ongoing programsCall 214-824-7020, emailSOS@sccenter.org or visitsccenter.org

24 Hour Suicide Crisis Line

214-828-1000 or 1-800-273-8255

SUICIDE LOSS

24-Hour Child/Teen Crisis Line972-233-8336

Grief WorksSupport groups and counseling forchildren in Dallas & Fort WorthCall 972-960-9981 or visitchristian-works.org/contact/

Grief BustersSupport groups for children who havelost a loved one to cancerCall 214-345-8230 or visitcancersupporttexas.org

Journey of Hope Grief SupportCenter, Inc.Support groups and gatherings for children and families3900 W. 15th Street, Suite 306,Plano, TX 75075Call 972-964-1600 or visitjohgriefsupport.org

The Warm PlaceSupport groups for children and families809 Lipscomb, Fort Worth, TX 76104Call 817-870-2272 or visitthewarmplace.org

SAM’s Place at Grief and LossCenter of North TexasChildren and teen groups, ages 4 -18. For those who have experienced the loss of someone special in their lives.Call 214-452-3105

Camp FaithSummer and Winter day campsincluding games, activities, education,and encouragement for children andfamiliesCall 972-239-5300

Camp SolWeekend camps for families that are grieving the loss of a childCall 214-456-8119 or visitcampsol.org

Camp ErinWeekend camp for children and teenswho are grievingCall 972-960-9981 or visitchristian-works.org/works/camperin

SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN

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Please note: This list is for reference only. Faith Presbyterian Hospice does not endorse any of these organizations, programs, therapists, or their services, and encourages you to contact each directly for accurate dates and times.

A. Clare Buie Chaney, PhD, LPC7557 Rambler Road, Suite 700Dallas, TX 75231214-906-4869

Bobbi Garmany, MS, LPC-S2309 Boll StreetDallas, TX 75204bobbi@bobbigarmany.com469-222-1240

Elizabeth Kent, LCSW10000 N. Central Expy, Suite 400Dallas, TX 75231Call 214-412-8418elizabethkent.net

Barbara Petsel, MS, LPC, FT, RN2809 Regal Road Suite 110Plano TX 75075214-384-9272healingtransitionscounseling.com

Psychology TodayTherapist Searchtherapists.psychologytoday.com/rms

GRIEF THERAPISTS

aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/grief-and-lossBereavement information and resources

centerforloss.comLinks to books and articles on grief by counselor and educator Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.

centering.org/catalog/index.phpExtensive list of books and otherresources for people who are grieving

griefshare.orgInformation about seminars andsupport groups, email newsletters

adultsiblinggrief.comSelf-help support group for adults who have lost an adult sibling

griefandrenewal.comArticles, bookstore, discussion groups,Widows International links, griefresources

griefhealing.comWebsite with literature, resources,articles on loss and pet loss,discussion groups

compassionatefriends.orgSupportive organization for familieswho have experienced the loss of a child

connect.legacy.comOnline community including supportgroups, grief counseling, advice and grief articles

widownet.orgInformation and self-help resources for widows and widowers, discussion boards, articles

griefnet.orgEmail support groups and resources

BEREAVEMENT WEBSITES

Military One SourceInformation about support groups,resources for military families,assistance, and moreCall 1-800-342-9647 or visitmilitaryonesource.mil/survivor-casualty-assistance

Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsPeer support from Survivor Careteam, newsletter, grief counseling,and moreCall 1-800-959-8277 or visit taps.org

MILITARY RESOURCES

Please note: This list is for reference only. Faith Presbyterian Hospice does not endorse any of these organizations, programs, therapists, or their services, and encourages you to contact each directly for accurate dates and times.

Texas Health and Human Servicesdshs.texas.gov

Metrocare Servicesmetrocareservices.org

Pastoral Counseling Center214-526-4525pccdallas.org

Alcoholics Anonymousaa.org

Green Oaks Hospitalmedicalcitygreenoaks.com/services

Child & Family Guidance Centerwww.childrenandfamilies.org

SMU Center for Family CounselingCall 972-473-3456 or visitsmu.edu/familycounseling

Jewish Family Service of Greater DallasCall 972-437-9950 or visit jfsdallas.org

Bilingual ServicesUNT Dallas Community Counseling Clinic7300 University Hills, Dallas TX 75241Call 972-780-3646, emailcounselingclinic@untdallas.edu orvisit untdallas.edu/ccc

Family Tree Programfamilytreeprogram.orgLlame 1-800-972-3416

Centro de Mi Salud, BilingualBehavioral Healthcare ServicesBilingual Counseling and Support for individuals and families628 Centre Street, Dallas, TX 75208Llame 214-941-0798centromisalud.com

St. Mark the EvangelistLlame 972-423-5600 o 972-424-5794stmarkplano.org/espaol

Catedral de la Esperanzacathedralofhope.com/nosotros

COMMUNIT Y COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Apple Counseling & ConsultingMultiple locations in DFWCall 214-618-8402 for more informationapplecounseling.com

Compass Psychological AssociatesPsychological assessment servicescompasspsych.com/index

TreeHouse CounselingIn office and mobile counselingCall 214-310-8826 for more informationtreehousecounseling.com

Andrea Davis Art & Dallas Art TherapyCounseling and Art TherapyCall 972-880-5737 or emailadavisart@gmail.comandreadavisart.comdallasarttherapy.org

HOPE Child & Family Center of TexasCounseling and play therapyCall 214-674-3091 or emailhopecentertexas@yahoo.comhopecentertx.com

Brandi Chiarello, MS, LPC-SChild, adolescent and family therapy;play therapyCall 469-321-6006goffc.com

LightHouse for New HopeGroups and individual counseling, play therapylighthousefornewhope.org/home

Barbara Neal, LPCIndividual and family counselingCall 214-720-6060 for more informationbarbaraneal.com

CHILDREN’S COUNSELING & PL AY THERAPY

Medical City PlanoPregnancy and infant loss support groups3901 W. 15th Street, 2nd floor classroomsCall 972-519-1588 or visitmedicalcityplano.com/home

Compassionate FriendsSupport for parents and families whoare grieving the loss of a childCall 1-877-969-0010 or visitcompassionatefriends.org/findsupport/for more information about localchapters

Methodist Charlton HospitalPregnancy and infant loss supportgroups3500 W. Wheatland RoadDallas, TX 75237Call 214-947-7127 or visitwww.methodisthealthsystem.org/supportafterloss for more information

LOSS OF A CHILD

Please note: This list is for reference only. Faith Presbyterian Hospice does not endorse any of these organizations, programs, therapists, or their services, and encourages you to contact each directly for accurate dates and times.

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RECOMMENDED READING

Storybooks for Children about Death, Dying, and LossI Miss You: A First Look at Death by Pat ThomasA Story for Hippo by Simon PuttockGentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying by Joyce C. MillsMama’s Going to Heaven Soon by Kathe Martin CopelandEverything Changes, But Love Endures: Explaining Hospice to Children by Karen CarneyFor Parents of Grieving ChildrenHelping Your Child Grieve from Channing Bete Co.35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child from The Dougy CenterThe Grieving Child: A Parent’s Guide by Helen FitzgeraldGuiding Your Child Through Grief by James P. Emswiler and Mary Ann EmswilerWorkbooks for Grieving Children and TeenagersWhen Someone Has a Very Serious Illness: Children Can Learn to Cope with Loss and Change by Marge HeegaardFire in My Heart, Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing a Loss by Enid Samuel TraismanThe Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends by Helen FitzgeraldHealing Your Grieving Heart For Teens: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.Death and DyingTuesdays With Morrie by Mitch AlbomOn Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, and Their Own Families by Elizabeth Kubler-RossWhere There Are No Words: Finding Your Way to Cope with Loss and Grief by Charlie WaltonHealing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha Whitmore HickmanWriting to Heal the Soul: Transforming Grief and Loss Through Writing by Susan ZimmermannFinal Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia KelleyDying Well by Ira ByockMen Coping with Grief by Dale A. LundLoss of a SpouseWidowed by Dr. Joyce BrothersLet Me Grieve, But Not Forever by Verdell DavisFinding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies by Marta FelberFor Widows Only! by Annie EstlundWidow to Widow – Thoughtful, Practical Ideas for Rebuilding Your Life by Genevieve Davis GinsburgThe Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse by Richard L. MabryI’m Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Can Cope and Heal by Linda FeinbergGetting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse by Robert C. De Vries and Susan J. Zonnebelt-SmeengeLoss of a ChildWhen the Bough Breaks: Forever After the Death of a Son or Daughter by Judith R. BernsteinTracks of a Fellow Struggler: Living and Growing Through Grief by John ClaypoolHow to Survive the Loss of a Child: Filling the Emptiness and Rebuilding Your Life by Catherine M. SandersIf I Could Just See Hope by Darcie D. SimsLoss of a ParentWhen Parents Die: A Guide for Adults by Edward MyersRecovering from the Loss of a Parent by Katherine DonnellyChildren and Grief: When a Parent Dies by J. William WordenLoss of an Adult SiblingSurviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies by T.J. WrayLetters to Sara: The Agony of Adult Sibling Loss by Anne McCurryLoss of a FriendWhen People Grieve: The Power of Love in the Midst of Pain by Paula D’ArcyDon’t Ask for the Dead Man’s Golf Clubs: What to Do and Say (and What Not to) When a Friend Loses a Loved One by Lynn KellyWhen a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing by Marilyn E. GootmanGrieving the Death of a Friend by Harold Ivan SmithSpecial IssuesMessages and Miracles: Extraordinary Experiences of the Bereaved by Louis E. LaGrandI Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One by Brook NoelLiving with Grief After Sudden Loss: Suicide, Homicide, Accident, Heart Attack, Stroke by Kenneth J. Doka