Grief can feel unbearable. You don’t have to carry it alone.
SolacePath is an independent information and referral service. We don’t provide counseling ourselves — we gently connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources who meet you with patience and care. There is no rush, no sales pitch, and no obligation.
Free, unhurried support — there is no timeline for grief
Licensed grief counselors and support resources — we gently connect you, we don’t provide the counseling ourselves
One field on this page: your email. No pressure, no sales pitch
SolacePath is an independent referral service — not a crisis service, therapist, or medical or mental-health provider — and does not provide counseling itself. This is not a crisis service. If you or someone you love is in emotional distress or crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.) or call 911. Grief support is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care, and no outcome is guaranteed.
You don’t have to do this alone
Licensed, compassionate, unhurried
Compassionate & unhurried Licensed grief counselors We connect · we don’t counsel Not a crisis service · call 988 Email only · at your pace
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One email connects you with compassionate, licensed grief support
No long forms, no pressure, no waiting on hold. You share an email address; we gently help connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources near you — whenever you’re ready.
Compassionate
Licensed counselors
Virtual or in person
Email only
At your pace
Free to startNo-cost, no-pressure help finding a licensed grief counselor or support resource
At your paceGrief has no timeline — reach out only when, and only for what, feels right
50 statesLicensed counselors, groups and virtual options for individuals and families across the U.S.
You decideNo obligation — you choose the counselor, the format and the pace, always
SolacePath is an independent information and referral service, not a crisis service or counseling provider. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of counselors and resources varies by location.
How it works
Four gentle steps, entirely at your pace
Here is exactly what happens after you reach out — no surprises, no pressure, and no one committing you to anything without your say-so.
Gentle support, at your pace
Reach out
We listen
Gentle support
Ongoing care
Healing
01Step one
Reach out, when you’re ready
Share one email address and, if you’d like, a little about what you’re going through. That’s the whole ask on this page — no pressure, no forms, and nothing you’re not ready to share.
02Step two
We gently connect you
We help connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources near you — one-on-one, in a group, or by secure video. SolacePath doesn’t provide the counseling itself; we make a gentle introduction.
03Step three
Talk with a licensed counselor
A licensed counselor who specializes in grief meets you where you are, at a pace that feels safe. You share only what you want to, and only when you’re ready.
04Step four
Heal in your own time
There is no right timeline and no finish line for grief. You decide what helps and what comes next — you are never obligated to continue.
SolacePath is an independent information and referral service. We do not provide counseling ourselves — we help connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources. Any provider you choose is independently responsible for the care it provides. This is not a crisis service; if you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or 911. Support is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care, and nothing is guaranteed.
How we help
Support for every kind of grief
Whatever your loss, we aim to connect you with licensed counselors and resources who meet it with care. Descriptions below are general information — the care itself comes from the provider you choose.
One-on-one grief counseling
With a licensed therapist
Private sessions with a licensed therapist who specializes in grief and loss — a steady, confidential space that moves at your pace.
Licensed providers; availability varies.
Grief support groups
You’re not alone
Facilitated groups where you can sit alongside others who understand loss, share when you’re ready, and simply be heard.
Group availability varies by area.
Grieving children & teens
Age-appropriate care
Specialists who help children and teens understand and express grief in ways that fit their age, with gentle guidance for caregivers too.
Child specialists where available.
Family bereavement support
Grieving together
Support for whole families navigating a loss together, so no one has to carry it alone or in silence.
Formats vary by provider.
Complicated or prolonged grief
When it won’t ease
Extra, specialized support for grief that feels stuck, overwhelming, or isn’t easing with time — you don’t have to push through it alone.
Clinical support; not a crisis service.
Loss-specific support
Your particular loss
Support shaped around your loss — a spouse, a child, a parent, a pet, or a loss to suicide — with counselors experienced in what you’re facing.
Specializations vary by provider.
Resources, books & workbooks
To keep close
Bereavement reading, workbooks and gentle self-guided resources for the quiet hours between sessions.
Resources vary; general information only.
Virtual & teletherapy options
From wherever you are
Many licensed counselors offer secure video sessions, so compassionate support can reach you at home, on your schedule.
Availability varies by provider and state.
Faith-based & community support
Rooted in community
Clergy, faith communities and local grief programs, if that’s where you find comfort and belonging.
Options vary by community.
The services above are general information only. SolacePath does not provide or price counseling itself — we connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources. Formats, availability and any costs vary by provider and location, and nothing is guaranteed. SolacePath is not a crisis service; if you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or 911.
You’re not alone
When grief counseling can help
There is no wrong time, and no wrong reason, to ask for support. These are moments people most often reach out for a compassionate, licensed hand.
A loss is weighing heavily
A loss is sitting heavily on you and it’s hard to carry alone. There is no wrong reason — and no wrong time — to reach for support.
Grief feels overwhelming
Grief feels overwhelming, or it isn’t easing with time. A licensed counselor can gently help you find your footing again.
You’re supporting someone grieving
You’re helping a grieving child, partner or family member through a loss, and you could use a caring hand too.
You’d like a safe space to talk
You’d simply like a safe, private space to talk with someone who understands grief and won’t rush you.
Whoever you reach out to, take your time: confirm the counselor is licensed, ask whether your insurance or an employer EAP covers sessions, and trust the fit. You can look up a provider at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org). And please remember — this isn’t a crisis line; if you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or 911.
Why SolacePath
We connect you. We don’t provide the counseling ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. SolacePath is an independent information and referral service — the licensed grief counselor or resource you choose provides the care, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don’t provide the counseling
SolacePath is an independent information and referral service. The care comes from the licensed grief counselor or resource you choose, never from us.
Licensed grief counselors
We help connect you with licensed counselors and reputable support resources. Each provider is independently responsible for the care it provides to you.
Not a crisis service — 988 is there
SolacePath is not a crisis line. If you or someone you love is in emotional distress or crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.) or call 911 for immediate help, any time.
Honest, unhurried, no pressure
Grief has no timeline, so we won’t rush you or promise an outcome. Grief support is a companion to — not a replacement for — medical or psychiatric care.
Composite stories
What gentle grief support can feel like
Gentle, honest accounts of what reaching out through the referral service can be like.
After my husband died, I couldn’t imagine talking to anyone. SolacePath connected me with a grief counselor who was so patient and kind, and slowly it became a little easier to breathe again.
MMaria L. Asheville, North Carolina
I didn’t know grief could feel so physical. Being pointed toward a licensed therapist who truly understood — and later a support group — helped me feel far less alone in it.
DDavid R. Boise, Idaho
When our family lost my dad, my kids were struggling too. They helped us find a counselor who works with children, and it made all the difference for us. No pressure, just care.
PPriya S. Naperville, Illinois
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified individuals; personal experiences vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Grief support is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Good to know
A little guidance before you reach out
A few gentle reminders that protect you and your peace of mind. These are genuinely useful — and free — and apply no matter who you choose.
How to find grief support with confidence
Whether you work with someone we connect you to or find on your own, keep these in mind:
This is not a crisis line. If you or someone you love is in emotional distress or crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.) or call 911 right away. Please reach out — help is available now.
Confirm the counselor is licensed. Licensing helps ensure the provider meets your state’s standards of care and training.
Check your insurance or EAP. Licensed therapy is often covered by health insurance, and many employers offer free sessions through an Employee Assistance Program — it’s worth asking.
Take your time — there’s no timeline for grief. A compassionate counselor will never pressure you. Go at the pace that feels right, and it’s okay to try more than one.
No. SolacePath is an independent referral service, not a crisis service, therapist or medical provider. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.) right now, or call 911. We do not provide counseling ourselves — we gently connect you with licensed grief counselors and support resources.
Whenever you’re ready
A caring hand, whenever you need it.
One email gently connects you with a licensed grief counselor or support resource for unhurried, compassionate care. There is no pressure and no obligation — only support, at your pace.
An independent referral service — we connect, we don’t provide the counseling ourselves
Licensed grief counselors and trusted support resources
Prefer to talk with someone? Call (888) 555-0310. This isn’t a crisis line — in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or 911. Outcomes vary and nothing is guaranteed.
