CaringMatters - Facing illness and Grief. Finding Compassion and Support - Online meetings.

Shatterproof.org: National non-profit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.

Team Sharing : A National organization of parents who have lost a child to substance use. disorder. It provides social networking, community activism, grief services and advocacy on Facebook only. There is a Maryland chapter- it has information on Facebook.

FullCircle - is a comprehensive grief resource center for children, adults and families. It has “Journeying through Grief”, an educational workshop with different topics each month for anyone touched by an overdose death. These discussions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. This organization is based in Central Virginia, but the workshops are online and anyone can join- have to register by NOON the day of the event- by sending an email to Holly Hamilton at holly@fullcirclegc.org, in Richmond VA.

GRASP : Grief Recovery After Substance Passing. Grasphelp.org

TAPS.: Institute for Hope and Healing; Based in Arlington VA- can call 24 hrs/day at 1-800-959-8277 (TAPS). Their programs offer practical strategies on coping with grief and loss. Webinars are open to the bereaved and those who serve the bereaved.

Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation - Summits on Opioid Awareness- The Town Halls provide education to youth and families about the dangers, warning signs, and effects of opioid abuse, and also connects them with resources to deal with opioid disorder.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS BY JAMIE EATON

Another source of support is Jamie Eaton, she has online and in person programs. Please refer to her website.

Living Through Loss is a community for parents who have lost a child to addiction, located in Frederick, Maryland. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please check out the website and feel free to reach out.

Disclaimer:

This information is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute the only source of information on the subject.