Bereavement Resources
Find options for grief support groups, explore websites, and find resources.
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Grief Support Programs at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio
Support groups meet for four weeks and are open to adults whose loss occurred between two and 18 months ago. The support groups provide a safe space to connect with others who are grieving the loss of an adult loved one and offer emotional support, information and resources.
Seasons of Grief Support Group
Connect with others who are grieving and discuss and learn healthy responses to various aspects of grief.
Spouse or Significant Other Loss Support Group
Brings individuals together who are dealing with similar grief experiences related to the death of a spouse or significant other.
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Cornerstone of Hope
Columbus, Ohio
Provides structured grief support groups, one-on-one counseling, spiritual care, and memorial events. Led by licensed social workers and tailored to different types of loss.
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GriefShare Support Groups
Columbus, Ohio
Offers free grief recovery support groups meeting weekly, providing a supportive environment to help navigate the grieving process.
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Lifeline of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Provides a library of free online grief support courses and webinars accessible anytime. Additional books and websites are also available.
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Psychology Today Grief Support Groups
Columbus, Ohio
Lists of various grief support groups for multiple types of loss.
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Websites to explore for helpful tips and resources
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
We provide spiritual, communication and educational support services.
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Columbus Public Health
Health care can help you prevent diseases and improve your quality of life. We are here to help you get health insurance and find a doctor so you can live a healthy and safe life.
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The Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children and Families
Offers grief information and resources for families and children.
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The Center for Loss and Life Transition
Offers information and resources about grief and loss.
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Soaring Spirits International
Provides resources and options for in-person or virtual groups.
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W Connection
Offers peer support, online chats, wellness webinars and workshops, and “W Clubs” in person or virtually for women.
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Hospice Foundation of American
Information and resources about grief.
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National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NAGC)
The NAGC has information about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports grieving children.
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Central Ohio phone numbers to call for help
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Dial 211 to connect to a live specialist for community resources such as food banks, shelters, housing assistance, health care, job training and more.
Columbus Public Health Neighborhood Social Work Helpline: 614-645-6807
Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: Veterans can dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran's Crisis Line.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (English and Spanish)
Netcare Access Crisis Hotline at 614-276-CARE (2273). Netcare provides 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention, stabilization, and assessment for Franklin County, Ohio, residents. Callers can connect with licensed social workers and counselors.
Additional central Ohio resources for meals, home modifications and transportation
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)
Managed by volunteers that can provide information about Medicare, Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage programs.
Phone: 800-686-1578
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Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)
Provides passport waivers, adult daycare, transportation and aide services for 60 years and older (does not have 24-hour care) COAAA can make home modifications in some counties. Call county agencies for more information.
Phone: 614-645-7250 or 800-589-7277
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Franklin County Senior Options
Provides supplies, homemaking services, aides, assistance with adaptability in the home, transportation, alert systems, home-delivered meals and other supplies such as incontinence supplies to seniors. Meals on wheels can be provided as well.
Phone: 614-525-6200 for Franklin County Senior Options
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Transportation
Find transportation for Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties from COAAA