Hosts free monthly support groups for adoptive and foster parents and kinship caregivers, and also separate support groups for adult adoptees and foster care alum. Offers a monthly art studio for foster and adopted youth. Hosts monthly educational webinars for parents, professionals and adult adoptees / foster alum. Serves young adults beyond age 18 as well. Scholarships are available. They also provide coaching and counseling services.
122 South Terrace Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(502) 873-6723
encompassadoptees.org
Provides support to grieving parents impacted by pregnancy and infant loss, from other parents with the same experiences. Their website has information on topics like pregnancy after loss, sibling grief, funeral arrangements, booklists and online resources for families. You can also find information on local parent support groups and community events. They provide one-time financial assistance for those who qualify, referral is required. Visit their website for program details and contact information.
PO Box 2631, Columbus, Ohio 43216
aliveinmyheart.org
The Outreach Team is fluent in Somali and English to provide culturally-focused clinical care for youth and families coping with trauma, loss, resettlement, and living among a new culture. Somali families are connected to mental health counseling, case management services, and 24-hour crisis support and intervention. Call for details.
2865 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43204
Intake: (614) 384-8012
buckeyeranch.org/our-services/education/somali
A four-day summer day camp for children and youth ages of 6-17 who have lost a loved one. The goal is to help kids survive the bereavement journey with skills, caring, and friendships to support them along the way. The camp is sponsored by Hospice of North Central Ohio (covering Ashland, Knox and Richland counties) and is open to the public.
1021 Dauch Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805
(800) 952-2207
hospiceofnorthcentralohio.org/types-of-care/bereavement-care
A week-long summer camp for children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Camper enjoy swimming, hiking, games, and crafts, while having structured grief group counseling sessions with trained, licensed professionals. Campers grieve, learn ways to cope with their loss, make friends, and have fun. The camp takes place at Camp Oty’okwa in Hocking Hills. They also have opportunities for clinical volunteers, non-clinical volunteer, and donations! The camp operates on donations and families are not charged.
(614) 506-7959
camplionheart.org
A faith-based social service organization that provides bereavement support and educational services for children, teens, adults, and families in the Greater Cincinnati region, including West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio, areas. They offer a variety of free programs open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Programs include grief-specific support groups including loss of a spouse, parent, sibling, child, infant or miscarriage, friend, or whose loved ones died by suicide.
8857 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
(513) 870-9108
companionsonajourney.org
Provides grief support to children, teens, and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Services include counseling, support groups, in-school grief support, workshops, and memorial events. They offer several overnight summer camps for ages 6-12 or 8-17 at various locations in Ohio. Self-pay and insurance options are available for individual counseling. Click here for information about their summer camps and support offered to schools.
253 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 824-4285
cornerstoneofhope.org
Columbus: cornerstoneofhope.org/columbus
Helps families and providers caring for children with serious illness. The website offers educational videos and guides on topics related to grief and navigating hospice care. They also provide opportunities to connect with other families and providers, as well as provide advocacy resources and information related to pediatric palliative care. The information provided on the website is also available in Spanish. Visit the website for contact information.
courageousparentsnetwork.org
Program: In-person and telehealth counseling for mental health concerns such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, or behavior management. Specializations include autism, teen counseling, marriage and family counseling, divorce and separation, trauma/PTSD, anger management, play therapy, grief and loss, parenting, and substance abuse. They do not offer Psychiatry.
Eligibility: Age 3 and older
Cost: Self-pay only (sliding scale fees based on income), No government insurance, No private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1480 Manning Parkway Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 888-9200
directionscounseling.com
A 12-step fellowship for families and friends of those who are experiencing issues caused by substance abuse and addiction. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend their meetings. They offer in-person and virtual options at locations across the United States.
Find a Meeting: familiesanonymous.org/meetings/meeting-directories
National Office: (800) 736-9805
familiesanonymous.org
Provides bereavement support to families who have lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), miscarriage, or stillbirth. Visit their website for information on safe sleep, an online bereavement resource library, and peer-to-peer online support groups.
24-hour Grief Line: (800) 221-7437
firstcandle.org
facebook.com/cjsids
Connects children, teens, and families facing difficult and stressful life circumstances to a Certified Child Life Specialist. Services include phone consultations for parents to discuss concerns, offer guidance and provide resources. They also hold video sessions for 1-on-1 individual therapeutic support. Services are primarily for children and youth ages 4 to 21. Cost varies depending on the service, but families may apply for financial assistance.
(404) 516-0906
heartsconnected.org
Provides comprehensive end-of-life care services at locations across Ohio. They also offer grief support groups for youth and adults and a youth summer camp.
General Information: (800) 653-4490
Referral Line: (888) 449-4121
Contact Information by Location: ohioshospice.org/locations
ohioshospice.org
Provides support for people coping with the shock, grief, and complex emotions that often accompany the loss of a loved one to suicide. They provide postvention services, support groups, one-to-one peer support, and more programs for survivors of suicide loss. They offer suicide prevention training to organizations and groups for a minimal cost.
3040 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 530-8064
losscs.org
Offers evidence-based, trauma-focused outpatient mental health counseling and clinical case management for individuals impacted by trauma at no cost.
Program: Includes individual trauma-informed counseling, specialized groups such as trauma-informed yoga,
Eligibility: Ages 5 and up who have experienced a traumatic event
Cost: Free
Referral: Accepts both self-referrals and professional referrals to the program. Go online to complete the Referral form.
(614) 234-5900
mountcarmelhealth.com/about-us/community-benefit/outreach-programs/crime-and-trauma-assistance-program-ctap
Offers medical, psychiatry and counseling services and year-round programming for children and teens, including help with substance abuse, anger issues, behavior problems, ADHD, exposure to violence, depression, anxiety and self-harm behaviors for children up to age 21, at several locations throughout Columbus. Visit their online Community Behavioral Health Resource Directory to find behavioral health services throughout the state of Ohio.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health
Provides at-home hospice care services for children with life-limiting illness. Care is meant to enrich the child’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, developmental and spiritual health. Services include coordination of care, music therapy, massage therapy, counseling, bereavement support, and more. Families have access to on-call pediatric staff 24/7.
255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 355-1100
nationwidechildrens.org/hospice
Support groups at NCH can connect you with other families and resources in your time of need. Call for more information about program specifics. Not all programs are listed online, call Case Management Team if you are interested in finding a group that suits your family’s needs.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Case Management Team: (614) 722-6300
nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/support-groups
This website has a lot of information for teens that covers various health topics such as depression, relationships, staying safe, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, dealing with an alcoholic parent, marijuana use, body image and much more. There is also information for parents and educators.
teenshealth.org/en/teens
Offers several grief support groups, community gatherings, and one-on-one counseling for individuals and families in central Ohio. They have virtual support groups for pregnancy loss, loss of a spouse, and more.
800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214
Main: (614) 566-5377 or (888) 389-6231
Bereavement Office: (614) 533-6060
General Information: ohiohealth.com/patients-and-visitors/support/grief-support-groups
Find a Support Group by going to the Classes & Events page and changing Filter by Category to Grief Support: ohiohealth.com/health-and-wellness/classes-and-events
OhioHealth hospice care addresses pain management and offers social, emotional and spiritual support for patients and families. Services include medical and nursing care, therapy, bereavement programs, and 24/7 support.
24/7 Family Question Line: (614) 566-5377 or (888) 389-6231
ohiohealth.com/services/ohiohealth-at-home/hospice
Fair Hope Hospice and Palliative Care offers free support groups for children of all ages experiencing anticipatory grief or bereavement. They also offer telehealth grief support services for children, teens, and families. Go online to learn more and register.
282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 304-0869 or (800) 994-7077 Toll-free
fairhopehospice.org/grief-support/family-grief
A national organization that provides support for moms and dads experiencing postpartum depression or needing emotional support. They do not offer medical advice or treatment. They have free, virtual parent support groups for moms, dads, family members, queer and trans parents, military parents, adoptive and birth mothers, postpartum psychosis, and those experiencing lost pregnancy of death of a child.
Helpline: Call or text HELP to (800) 944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Mental Health Emergency Line: (800) 273-8255
postpartum.net
Behavioral health intervention and treatment services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Program: Outpatient and inpatient services (home-based and school-based), telehealth, therapeutic preschools and after school programs, residential care, support for foster families, and specialized services for Hispanic/Latino children. Children with an autism diagnosis are eligible for outpatient mental health and play therapies.
Eligibility: Youth ages 3-18 years old.
Cost: Therapies can be billed to Medicaid and a variety of insurances.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731 or (614) 824-5437
svfc.org
Provides grieving mothers and their families support by offering individual and group support and mentoring programs, outings, and events. This resource is focused on helping families who have lost a loved one due to violence.
(614) 597-0538
ssthealexanderproject.org
Program: Offers outpatient mental health, trauma, grief and other behavioral health counseling; case management services, school-based therapeutic intervention and prevention services; intensive outpatient program for substance use disorder. They also offer mentoring, integrated primary care, Help Me Grow and more.
Eligibility: age 4 and older, but varies depending on the program
Cost: Medicaid, private insurance, self-pay, sliding fee scale for uninsured Franklin County residents
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Visit the website for intake forms.
New Clients: (614) 889-5722, ext. 133
syntero.org