If you are trying to cope with the loss of a loved one and you would like to seek the help of an outside person or agency, this page provides information on grief counseling in Rhode Island, as well as a list of websites to find out more information on the Web.

Grief Counselors and Support Groups in Rhode Island

• Family Services of RI
  55 Hope Street, Providence, RI
  401-331-1350
   
  
• Bereaved Parents of Rhode Island
  Dr. Ray Cooney
  401-647-7430
   
  
• Hospice Care of Rhode Island
  Pawtucket, RI
  401-727-7070
  www.hospicecareri.org
   
  
• Kent County VNA
  Warwick, RI
  401-737-6050
   
  
• St. Gregory the Great Church Widowed Persons
  Warwick, RI
   
  
• St. Francis de Sales Church
  North Kingstown, RI
   
  
• Roger Williams Hospital
  Providence, RI
  401-456-2284

Links to websites about Grief

• Growth House www.growthhouse.org/death.html
  Provides links to resources for dealing with grief for bereaved families.
   
  
• NFDA - Understanding Grief http://nfda.org/
  Answers frequently asked questions and myths about grieving to help understand grief.
   
  
• AARP Grief and Loss Resources www.aarp.org/griefandloss
  Provides online articles and publications, online support groups, discussion boards, journals, eCards and other resources for the grieving.
   
  
• American Association of Suicidology (AAS) www.suicidology.org
  A state/province listing of Suicide Prevention And Crisis Intervention Centers in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Singapore. AAS sponsors The National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE that provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
   
  
• American Counseling Association www.counseling.org
  Links to counselors in your area and information about counseling in general.
   
  
• Angel on My Shoulder www.angel-on-my-shoulder.com
  Stories, quotes, support forums and general information about grieving.
   
  
• Bereavement and Hospice Support Netline www.ubalt.edu/www/bereavement
  An online directory of bereavement support groups and services and hospice bereavement programs from across the United States. Provides information to help people find appropriate assistance and support in coping with issues of loss and grief.
   
  
• GriefNet www.griefnet.org
  Information for adults and children for coping with grief. Links to memorials, reading, and other resources.