Coping with Grief? Call the Valentine Helpline
VITAS Healthcare is launching a 12-hour grief helpline on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Florida residents. Callers will receive free, confidential grief support and resources from one of our VITAS bereavement specialists:
Call 844.218.4827
Resources for Coping With Grief
Even though everyone experiences grief, your grief process is unique to you. There is no right way to feel or right amount of time to grieve. Sharing grief with someone we trust and learning from others about how to cope can be helpful. If grief becomes more complicated, professional counseling can help.
When Death Has Passed: Living From Here (PDF)
In this booklet, we offer information about common reactions and practical concerns that may surface during grief, and about ways to care for yourself during this time.
Después de la muerte: Vivir a partir de aquí (PDF)
Ofrecemos información sobre reacciones comunes y preocupaciones prácticas que pueden surgir durante el duelo, y sobre formas de cuidarse durante este momento.Tip Sheet: Grief on Valentine's Day (PDF)
There are things we can do to nurture our hearts during this holiday that can help ease the pain of our grief. Download our PDF for tips.
8 Steps to Healing After the Death of Your Life Partner
Losing your husband, wife, or partner is one of life's most painful experiences. Here are 8 practical suggestions to help move toward healing.
There is No ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’ When it Comes to Grief
None of us is truly comfortable with grief. We feel self-conscious, believing we are not “doing it right.” But this is not true. Click to read more.
Remembering Loved Ones on Holidays
Sometimes bereaved persons feel sad not only that their loved one is no longer here, but also that others seem reluctant to talk about him or her.
Find Support in Our Online Community
You are not alone in your grief.
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Year-Round Grief Support
We offer free phone-in and Zoom video support groups, year-round, to meet your needs.
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