Archdiocese of Chicago’s Online Grief Groups
Each online grief group consists of a small group of adults (18 years of age or older) who have lost a family member or a friend. In the absence of our usual in-person parish life, our online grief groups are places to share stories and feelings with others who have also experienced loss. Our online grief group facilitators are not counselors and do not give advice, but they will be present to listen and to guide each grief group in prayer and discussion. As Jesus comforted Martha and Mary after the death of their brother, Lazarus, a grief group is a place of comfort in our tradition. If you have experienced loss and are interested in joining us, please sign up here.
Suicide Loss: https://www.chicagopcm.org/PDF/LOSS%20Program.pdf
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/Counseling/Loss/SeasonsofGrief.aspx
Loss of loved one: Numerous ministries available
see: https://www.emfgp.org/websites/
All Embrace, Inc.
The mission of All Embrace,Inc. is to embrace all families, regardless of faith, who have lost a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. While operating with Roman Catholic values, Embrace surrounds families with God’s love through compassionate support, honoring their baby’s life, and integrating the loss into their family.
Morning Light Ministry
www.morninglightministry.org
The website of Morning Light Ministry, a Catholic ministry for bereaved mothers and fathers who have experienced the death of their baby through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death up to one year old. It also welcomes bereaved parents of other faiths and bereaved parents of no religious affiliation who are struggling with the very notion of faith.
The Church of the Holy Innocents
www.innocents.com/shrine.asp
The website of a Shrine that continually honors children who have died before birth.
Grief Share Daily Emails
www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
A Christian website that offers daily emails with Scripture passages and words of comfort for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one.
The Garden of Peace
www.gardenofpeacememorial.org
The website for the Garden of Peace, located in Boston, MA, whose mission is to create and maintain a memorial to victims of homicide.
Alive Alone
www.alivealone.org
Resources for bereaved parents after the death of an only child or all children.
Compassionate Friends
www.compassionatefriends.org
Grief support after the death of a child.
Additional Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline: 800.950.6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
GetHelp@catholiccharities.net
Catholic Charities Cook County: 312.655.7700
Catholic Charities Lake County: 847.782.4000
Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line: 312.948.6951
