Support for life with loss

A directory of grief support programmes, with information to help families locate support for children and young people. Contact the individual programme to understand its approach and availability.

Resources and peer support after pregnancy loss, stillbirth or a baby’s death in the first months of life. Find programmes and local chapters suited to your circumstances.

It’s OK That You’re Not OK

Megan Devine

Practical guide and lived experience

A US therapist and bereaved partner writes about living with grief in a culture that often wants to fix it. Includes ideas for grieving people and for friends who want to offer meaningful support.

Explains anticipatory grief and some feelings that can come with caring for someone who has a terminal illness. Includes a short video and suggestions for finding support.

Age-specific activities, information and support for families before and after a death. Includes material for parents and caregivers, and a Spanish-language resource collection.

Ideas for listening, offering practical help and sharing memories without trying to fix another person’s grief. For friends, family and colleagues who want to be there.

Ways to keep supporting someone after the first weeks, remember important dates and continue making room for the person who died in conversation.

Explores why people in the same family can grieve differently and why tensions may grow after a death. A starting point for understanding difficult feelings and seeking support.

Information for people grieving a pet or assistance animal, including grief before a death. The UK charity also describes its pet-loss support options; check access from your location.

Conversations about the many ways people experience grief. Browse episode descriptions and choose a topic that feels right; listening can be an alternative when reading feels hard.