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When a child dies, the impact reaches far beyond one person. We have gathered carefully selected resources to support parents, family members, and loved ones affected by the death of a child.
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Grief Support Resources
Chesapeake Life Center
A community grief support program associated with Hospice of the Chesapeake offering in-person and virtual support for anyone grieving a death — not limited to hospice clients. Groups vary from drop-in to facilitated multi-week sessions for adults, youths, and specialized populations (e.g., LGBTQIA+).
Chesapeake Life Center Website >
Contact: Call (410) 987-2003 (or Toll-free 1-877-462-1101) or Email the Chesapeake Life Center
Location: 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122
Anne Arundel County Dept. of Aging & Disabilities – Grief Support
Free grief support program through the county’s Aging & Disabilities department. Offers a safe space to share and connect with others experiencing loss of spouses, family, friends, or other significant relationships.
Contact: Grief Counselor Beth Mucciacciaro, RN, call (410) 222-0263 or email Beth.
GriefShare – Multiple Hosts in Anne Arundel County
A long-running, structured support group series that combines weekly video sessions and group discussion to help people navigate grief in community. Many local churches and organizations host GriefShare groups — check the site for updated schedules and times.
Location: GriefShare at Arundel Christian Church, 710 Aquahart Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Annapolis Wellness House – Grieving Support Group
A community wellness organization offering monthly grief group meetings that help participants share experiences, discuss feelings, and learn healthy coping tools in compassionate group settings.
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Contact: Phone: (410) 990-0941
Location: Annapolis, MD
Roberta’s House
A well-established family grief support center with programs for all ages; while based in Baltimore, many services and training/workshops extend virtually to Maryland families.
Contact: (410) 558-0202 or check website for specific office contacts
Location: Baltimore, MD region (serves families in surrounding counties, including virtual/affiliate options)
David Kessler
A comprehensive website offering articles, videos, books, and courses about grief—by and for those experiencing it as well as for professionals. It is more content-driven than interactive group support.
The Compassionate Friends
A well-established organization for families grieving the death of a child (any age). Provides online communities, private FB groups, resources.
Compassionate Friends Website >
My Grief Angels
A free, fully online peer-led grief support community. Includes free weekly virtual groups by type of loss, online chat community, free courses, resource directory. Because it is peer-led, not professionally led, it may work best for those who are stable and not in acute crisis.
Alive Alone
A support organization specifically for parents who have lost their only child, offering understanding, connection, and resources for this unique and often isolating grief.
Babies Remembered
Provides compassionate information, education, and resources for individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or the death of an infant.
While We’re Waiting
A faith-based ministry offering free, Biblically grounded retreats where bereaved parents connect with other mothers and fathers who understand the loss of a child.
Heal Grief
A community-driven organization offering peer-to-peer support, grief resources, and programs that help people feel less alone and more supported after loss.
The Umbrella Project
A free, outdoor hiking experience designed to support individuals grieving the loss of a loved one, combining nature, movement, and shared connection.
What’s Your Grief?
An educational platform offering articles, tools, courses, and support to help people better understand grief and support themselves and others through loss.
Maryland Lighthouse (Reflections Grief & Wellness Care)
Maryland Lighthouse (Reflections Grief & Wellness Care) offers grief support groups and remembrance programming across Maryland. They focus on compassionate community support and emotional wellness for those grieving the death of a loved one.
Contact: (443) 875-1905
Center for Infant & Child Loss (CICL)
A long-standing Maryland resource affiliated with the University of Maryland system, CICL provides information, education, and referral services for families coping with infant or child death. While not primarily a support-group provider, it connects families to grief services statewide.
Center for Infant and Child Loss Website>
Contact: (410) 706-4347
211 Maryland — Help Finder Service
211 Maryland is a free, confidential statewide helpline that connects callers with local services based on their geographic area and needs. They can identify grief support groups, bereavement counseling, and related mental health resources anywhere in Maryland.
Contact: Dial 211 (statewide, free & confidential)
Maryland Department of Health – Behavioral Health Administration (Grief & Loss Resources)
The Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration provides statewide informational resources about grief and loss. While not a direct support group provider, they list categories of support (clinical, peer-based, spiritual) and guide Maryland residents toward appropriate services based on their needs.
MD Department of Health Website >
General Contact (Behavioral Health Administration): (410) 402-8300