External Resources
DISCLAIMER: The Birdie Foundation loves and supports these organizations and their resources. However, The Birdie Foundation is not affiliated with them, nor are they affiliated with or endorsing The Birdie Foundation in any way.
These are simply some of the many available resources The Birdie Foundation believes in and wants to pass along in hopes they might help you too.
External Resources
The Dougy Center
The Dougy Center is a nationally recognized nonprofit that creates safe spaces and offers free peer support programs and resources for children, teens, young adults, and their families who are grieving before and after a death.
National Association of Children’s Grief
The NACG is a national nonproift that advocates for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of grieving children and the communities who support them.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts. These efforts promote mental health and prevent substance misuse. They also provide treatments and support to foster recovery.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
The NCTSN is a learning center for child and adolescent trauma. They offer free online education and continuing education certificates.
Reach Hurting Kids Ministry
The Reach Hurting Kids Institute provides trauma-informed resources for children’s ministry, empowering the Church to support and help provide healing to hurting kids through faith-based interdisciplinary collaboration.
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive.
Never Alone Widows
Never Alone Widows is a nationwide faith-based community that empowers widows through retreats, local chapters, and Christ-centered resources to help them find help and healing after loss.
Refuge Widowers
Refuge Widowers is a Christ-centered community dedicated to supporting widowers through retreats, resources, and connection with others who have experienced the loss of a spouse.
National Association on Mental Illness
NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, support, advocacy, and community.
David Kessler- Grief.com
The work of David Kessler at Grief.com offers compassionate guidance, resources, and education to support individuals and professionals navigating the complexities of grief and loss.
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