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IT'S TIME WE HELP ONE ANOTHER AS A COMMUNITY
REAL LIFE IS BETTER WHEN WE DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE.
Here’s something we’ve learned along the way: everyone has something.
Something they’re going through. Something they’ve survived. Something they’re trying to figure out. Or something they wish someone had talked about before it landed smack in the middle of their life.
That’s what the GET REAL ABOUT™ Community is all about. A place for real people navigating real life, and a way to connect with the people, organizations, experts, stories, and resources that can help along the way.
Sometimes you need information. Sometimes you need an expert. Sometimes you need to hear from someone who has been there. And sometimes you simply need to know you’re not the only one.
From grief, divorce, caregiving, aging parents, and health to relationships, personal growth, and all the curveballs life throws our way, we’re bringing together conversations worth having, people worth knowing, and resources worth sharing.
RESOURCES WE THINK SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR
A quick note: GET REAL ABOUT™ shares resources we believe may be helpful to our community. Unless specifically identified as a GET REAL ABOUT™ partner, inclusion does not imply an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Resources are provided for informational purposes, and we encourage you to decide what’s right for you.
GriefShare: Support groups across the US Website: www.GriefShare.org
Email: info@griefshare.org
The Dougy Center: Support for grieving children, teens, and families.
Website: www.Dougy.org
Email: help@dougy.org
Grief.com: Education and support resources for all kinds of grief.
Website: www.Grief.com
Email: contact@grief.com
Psychology Today—Therapist Directory: Find grief counselors and therapists by location.
Website: www.PsychologyToday.com
988Lifeline.org Crisis Support (Immediate Help)
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (in the US/Canada) for 24/7 help with suicidal thoughts,
mental health crises, or substance use issues.
Crisis Text Line: Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 for veterans and their loved ones.
Non-Crisis Support (When you just need to talk)
211: Call 211 to speak with someone who can connect you to long-term mental health services, treatment
options, and local support.
These are peer-run lines for non-crisis support, available in many states; find one
at www.warmline.org.
Local Resources: Mental Health America (MHA) offers resources to find local support groups or therapists.
Specialized Lines: If you’re a senior, the Friendship Line offers support at (800) 971-0016.
LOSS OF A CHILD
The Compassionate Friends: Support for parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Website: www.CompassionateFriends.org
Phone: (877) 969-0010
Email: nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org
MISS Foundation: Support services for families experiencing the death of a child.
Website: www.MissFoundation.org
Email: info@missfoundation.org
Bereaved Parents of the USA: Peer support and local chapters nationwide.
Website: www.BereavedParentsUSA.org
Email: info@bereavedparentsusa.org
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support: Website: www.NationalShare.org
Phone: (800) 821-6819
Email: info@nationalshare.org
Star Legacy Foundation: Stillbirth and newborn loss support.
Website: www.StarLegacyFoundation.org
Phone: (952) 715-7731
Email: info@starlegacyfoundation.org
Empty Cradle: Support groups for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.
Website: www.emptycradle.org
Email: info@emptycradle.org
SUICIDE LOSS
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Support for survivors of suicide loss.
Website: www.afsp.org
Email: info@afsp.org
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors 24/7 online community and guided support.
Website: www.allianceofhope.org Email: info@allianceofhope.org
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Immediate help for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or crisis.
Phone: 988
Website: www.988Lifeline.org (Chat available on website.)
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Website: www.crisistextline.org
TRAUMA, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 confidential support. Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: www.thehotline.org
Email: help@thehotline.org
RAINN—Sexual Assault Hotline Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Website: www.Rainn.org Chat available on website.
National Center for Victims of Crime Resources for survivors of violent crime.
Website: www.VictimsOfCrime.org
Email: info@victimsofcrime.org
JOB LOSS AND FINANCIAL GRIEF
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC): Financial counseling after job or income loss.
Website: www.nfcc.org Phone: (800) 388-2227
Department of Labor—CareerOne Stop: Job search, unemployment tools, and training.
Website: www.careeronestop.org
HOME LOSS (DISASTER, FIRE, EVICTION)
American Red Cross—Disaster Services: Emergency housing, food, and recovery. Phone: (800) RED-
CROSS Website: www.RedCross.org
FEMA Disaster Assistance Website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Phone: (800) 621-3362
Salvation Army—Emergency Housing Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Phone: (800) 728-7825
PET LOSS AND ANIMAL GRIEF
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
Website: www.APLB.org
Email: info@aplb.org
Pet Compassion Careline: 24/7 telephone support for pet loss. Phone: 1-833-360-3490
Lap of Love Pet Hospice Resources
Website: www.LapOfLove.com
Email: support@lapoflove.com
DIVORCE, RELATIONSHIP LOSS, AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN
DivorceCare Support groups and recovery resources.
Website: www.DivorceCare.org
Email: info@divorcecare.org
ReGain Therapy (Online) Relationship and divorce-focused counseling.
Website: www.Regain.us
BetterHelp / Talkspace: Online therapy platforms for transitions and loss.
Website: www.BetterHelp.com
Website: www.TalkSpace.com
THERAPIST DIRECTORIES (ALL TYPES)
TherapyDen Inclusive therapist directory with grief specialty filters.
Website: www.TherapyDen.com
Email: info@therapyden.com
Open Path Collective Low-cost counseling nationwide.
Website: www.OpenPathCollective.org
Email: info@openpathcollective.org
GoodTherapy Therapists specializing in grief, trauma, and loss.
Website: www.GoodTherapy.org
Email: support@goodtherapy.org
HOTLINES AND IMMEDIATE HELP
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—Dial 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 Website: www.thetrevorproject.org