Orange County and Los Angeles County
Grief Support Resources
When a person passes, their loved ones are often flooded with grief. It’s no surprise that coping with the bereavement process over time can be extremely challenging. Luckily, you do not have to go it alone. There are a wealth of resources available here in Orange and L.A. Counties to help you. These include:
Miscellaneous Grief Resources
Coping with Grief after a Loved One’s Suicide
This is Olive Tree Mortuary’s article with helpful suggestions and resources
Grief Haven
List of recommended grief-related books, by category
Hope Connection Blog
Articles that touch on all aspects of the healing process
New Hope Grief Parent Workshops
Learn how to support your grieving child after the death of a loved one
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
Downloadable grief resources, videos and books
Widowed Pen Pal
Connect with another widowed person by email, for one-on-one supportive email correspondence
In-Person Grief Support Groups for Adults
Locations throughout the area
GriefShare
Dozens of grief support groups located throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Each session includes a video seminar and focused support group discussion.
Anaheim
Grief Recovery Ministry
Cornerstone Christian Church
714-701-1818
13-week Christian-focused grief recovery series, with group discussion
Calabasas
Hope Connection Grief Support Group
1-888-788-4673
Wednesday evenings
Chino
Forever Footprints Support Group
Coping with the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth & early infancy
3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 to 10:00 am
Costa Mesa
Forever Footprints Support Group
Coping with the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth & early infancy
Second Friday of every month, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Fountain Valley
Orange Coast Medical Center Bereavement Support Group
714-378-7950
Wednesday evenings, by appointment only
Glendale
The Compassionate Friends Support Group
For parents who have lost a child
Irvine
Jewish Family Services Bereavement Support Group
949-435-3460 ext. 359
Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm; registration required
Mariner’s Church Grief Support Group
949-769-8100
Registration required
The Compassionate Friends Support Group
For parents who have lost a child
Laguna Woods
Jewish Family Services Bereavement Support Group
949-435-3460 ext. 359
Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30 am; registration required
Long Beach
Forever Footprints Support Group
Coping with the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth & early infancy
2nd Sunday of every month, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
New Hope Grief Support Community
562-429-0075
Adult Grief Support Groups each run for 9 weeks
Los Angeles
The Compassionate Friends Support Group
For parents who have lost a child
Mid-City LA/Koreatown
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
1-888-417-1444
Newport Beach
The Compassionate Friends Support Group
For parents who have lost a child
South Los Angeles
The Compassionate Friends Support Group
For parents who have lost a child
West Los Angeles
Hope Connection
1-888-788-4673
Widow & Widower’s Support Group – Tuesday evenings
Parent Loss Support Group – Tuesday evenings
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
1-888-417-1444
San Fernando Valley
Hope Connection
1-888-788-4673
Widow & Widower’s Support Group – Thursday evenings, Encino
Parent Loss Support Group – Tuesday evenings, Encino
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
1-888-417-1444
Online Grief Support Groups for Adults
Alliance of Hope Community Forum
Coping with grief after a loved one’s suicide
Help for Survivors of Military Suicide
Online support for military families
Suicide Grief Support Forum
Coping with grief after a loved one’s suicide
The Compassionate Friends
Moderated online support groups that meet at specific times, for parents who have lost a child
Widowed Village Forum
24/7 online community for people who have lost their spouse
Grief Support Camps
Camp Erin
Free weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
Comfort Zone Camp
Free overnight bereavement camps for children ages 7-17 and young adults ages 19-23 who have lost a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Camps take place at various places around and near L.A. County; travel scholarships are available.
New Hope Family Bereavement Camps and Retreats
Camps and retreats for all types of families that have experienced the death of a loved one.
Camp Widow
A weekend-long gathering of widowed people that provides practical tools, valuable resources and peer-based encouragement for rebuilding your life. Event is held at a hotel in San Diego.