As we enter into another holiday season, it is important to remember that for many the holidays are hard. According to the CDC, 11 to 14 million people are experiencing holiday grief this season. For those who may be having a hard time this holiday season, it is important to know that you aren’t alone, and that there are many resources to help you.

Here are a few local resources and web resources to help you understand your grief this holiday season:

Local Charlottesville Resources:

• Hospice of the Piedmont: https://hopva.org/kids-grief-and-healing/
• Adult Group and Healing Services: offer Zoom and in-person groups as well as groups specific to the loss of a spouse or partner
• Survivors of Suicide Loss Group (mainly for adults, but teens are welcome) Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at Church of the Incarnation (1456 Incarnation Dr. off Hillside Dr.)
• The Center (for Seniors): https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/76453/2024/01/18/2/
• City Church (Grief Share Group: https://rb.gy/2wwgzd

Resources for survivors of Suicide Loss:

• https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone/
• https://sprc.org/tools/resources-survivors-suicide-loss/

Resources for Caregivers helping children with Holiday Grief:

• https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/parents-caregivers

Additional Web Resources:

• https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/helpful-websites/
• https://rb.gy/s5gfnt
• https://rb.gy/3gwire