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Local Grief Resources

A curated list of grief and emotional support services available in your community. These resources are here to help you find additional support when you need it.

How to use this page

  • These resources are organized to help you quickly find support.

  • Start with what feels most relevant to you right now.

  • You can reach out directly- no referral needed for most services.

Group Therapy Session

Mental Health Resources

Access local providers and services offering therapy, counseling, and mental health support for a range of emotional and psychological needs.
These resources are here to help you find professional care when you need extra support.

Grief Counseling

Specialized support for individuals and families navigating loss, including one-on-one counseling and grief support groups.
These services focus on helping you process grief at your own pace in a supportive environment.

Family and Youth Support

Resources designed to support children, teens, and caregivers through emotional challenges and family transitions.
These services help strengthen communication, stability, and emotional understanding within families.

Mental Health Resources

UF Health Pediatric Psychiatry

Supports grief, anxiety, trauma, and emotional or behavioral challenges with licensed clinicians and supervised trainees.

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Alachua County Crisis Center

No-cost, 24/7 crisis support, counseling, and emotional distress services. Offers immediate help and connects individuals to ongoing mental health care.

Arena Counseling and Wellness

Provides a redefined and holistic mental health experience for individuals, couples, and families with highly trained professionals. Low cost options available.

Equal Access Clinic- Free Therapy Night

Aims to offer short-term treatment to adults who cannot otherwise afford psychotherapy. The clinic is  tailored to your mental health needs and goals.

Grief Counseling

Community Hospice

Offers free grief and loss services for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and who may need support or guidance in dealing with their sorrow.

Gator Grief & Bereavement

Allows grieving students access to support that may be valuable for navigating through any grief or loss experienced during their time as UF students.

Haven Hospice - Gainesville

Provides free grief support, bereavement counseling, and emotional care for individuals and families after a loss.

Family and Youth Support

Alachua County Public School Student Services

Supports students’ emotional and mental well-being through school counseling and crisis response services.

Peace 4 Gainesville

An initiative to build resilience and wellness in individuals, families, organizations, agencies, and the Alachua County community.

United Way of North Central Florida

Free, confidential referral line for mental health, housing, food, and crisis services in your area.

You are allowed to reach out for support at any stage of grief. Small steps toward connection matter.

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