Religious Support
A directory of vetted religious and spiritual support organizations, organized for the two voices of this journey. Every link is to the organization's own site. No tradition is endorsed above another.
This is a creative program. It is not a substitute for mental health treatment or crisis intervention. If you need help now, call or text 988 (US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).
For The Beloved: companions in grief, love, and loss
- Stephen Ministries: Lay caregivers trained by local Christian congregations across denominations to walk alongside people in grief, illness, divorce, or life transition.
- GriefShare: Christian grief recovery groups hosted by local churches across most Protestant denominations.
- Catholic Charities USA: Counseling, bereavement support, and pastoral care regardless of faith background.
- Jewish Family Services: Counseling, bereavement groups, and chaplaincy rooted in Jewish tradition but open to all.
- Muslim Wellness Foundation: Mental health and bereavement support grounded in Islamic tradition.
- Buddhist Peace Fellowship: Meditation circles, grief sangha referrals, and pastoral resources across Buddhist lineages.
- Spiritual Directors International: Directory of trained spiritual directors across many traditions and unaffiliated paths.
For The Keeper: chaplaincy and caregiver support
- AARP Caregiver Faith Resources: Guides for caregivers within Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions.
- Faith Community Nursing (Westberg Institute): Nurses embedded in congregations of every major faith tradition.
- National Association of Catholic Chaplains: Board-certified Catholic chaplains for hospital, hospice, prison, or community ministry.
- Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains: Professional Jewish chaplains across denominations for caregiving and ritual support.
- Association of Muslim Chaplains: Trained Muslim chaplains serving hospitals, prisons, the military, and universities.
- Buddhist Chaplaincy (Upaya Zen Center): Contemplative-care chaplains serving the dying, the bereaved, and caregivers.
- Soul Repair Center (Brite Divinity): Moral-injury recovery for veterans, first responders, and family caregivers.
Interfaith and Secular: across traditions, or none at all
- Interfaith America: Directory of interfaith chaplains, campus ministries, and community partners.
- Pluralism Project (Harvard): Researched directory of U.S. congregations and centers for nearly every religious tradition.
- Secular Therapy Project: Vetted, evidence-based therapists for support without religious framing.
- T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights: Jewish clergy network offering pastoral support and public-witness resources.
- Auburn Seminary: Multifaith leadership network with chaplains, organizers, and pastoral care providers.