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Grief companion for bereaved parents

Support Resources

You do not have to find your way alone.

Nathaniel is a companion — not a therapist. These organizations are staffed by professionals and peers who understand this specific kind of loss. They serve every community — urban and rural, Black, white, Latino, LGBTQ, and all families in between. We encourage you to reach out to them alongside your time here.

Suicide Loss Specific

Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

Suicide Loss

Built specifically for people who have lost someone to suicide. Online support groups, forums, and a directory of in-person resources. Active 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

AFSP Support Group Finder

Suicide Loss

Search by zip code for local and online suicide bereavement support groups across the United States and internationally. Run by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

American Association of Suicidology

Suicide Loss

A national directory of support groups focused specifically on survivors of suicide loss. Connects bereaved individuals with trained peer support.

Crisis Support

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Crisis

Call or text 988 any time, day or night. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day. Dedicated support pages for Black and LGBTQ communities are available at 988lifeline.org.

The Trevor Project

LGBTQ Crisis

The largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. Confidential support available 24 hours a day by call, text, or chat.

Trans Lifeline

Trans Support

A peer support crisis line run by trans people, for trans and questioning individuals. Call 1-877-565-8860 in the United States.

BlackLine

BIPOC Crisis

A culturally responsive crisis and support line centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ individuals, and those with intersecting identities.

Find a Therapist

Psychology Today Therapist Finder

Therapist Directory

Search for licensed therapists who specialize in grief and bereavement. Filter by location, insurance, and specialty. Available nationwide.

Melanin and Mental Health

Black and Latinx

A directory connecting individuals with culturally competent clinicians serving Black and Latinx communities. Active in major cities across the United States.

Therapy for Black Girls

Black Women and Families

Founded by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. A trusted directory of culturally competent therapists for Black women, girls, and families. Available nationwide.

Bereaved Parent Support

Compassionate Friends

Parent Bereavement

A national organization supporting families after the death of a child. Local chapters across the United States and internationally. Includes culturally specific resources for African American grief.

If you are in immediate crisis, please stop and call or text 988 right now. Nathaniel will be here when you are safe.