Mental Health Resources
Alongside the numerous challenges families encounter after a childhood cancer diagnosis, we recognize that the mental health and well-being of the child and everyone else in the family can be deeply affected and is oftentimes overlooked. We've carefully selected these trusted organizations to support you on your journey. These organizations offer valuable support services and information for families facing childhood cancer. We encourage you to explore these resources and reach out to any organization that might be able to help your family.
For Parents
What's Your Grief?
A nonprofit that provides a variety of resources for understanding and coping with grief, including online courses, blog posts on many different grief-related topics, a podcast, and a supportive community.
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The Good Grief Trust
A collection of grief resources, including a book list, guidance for the newly bereaved, and short video interviews from other parents who have lost a child.
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The Compassionate Friends
An organization that offers support and other resources for parents who have experienced the death loss of a child, with over 500 chapters for in-person groups in the U.S., as well as virtual support groups.
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For Siblings
The Dougy Center
A non profit based in Oregon that provides a variety of different resources for children, including activity ideas for processing their grief, the Grief Out Loud podcast, short stories, and more.
What's Your Grief?
A nonprofit that provides a variety of resources for understanding and coping with grief, including online courses, blog posts on many different grief-related topics, a podcast, and a supportive community.