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COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

Community Support Resources

Below are a few organizations that may be helpful for children, parents, caregivers, and families navigating loss. They include peer support, trauma-informed care, and resources for a range of circumstances — whether you are looking for help for a child, for yourself, or for a family member.

  • After the death of a parent or sibling

    The Children's Room

    The Children's Room provides support for children, teens, and families after the death of a parent or sibling. Programs are offered in person and virtually, and services are free of charge.

    Format
    In person and virtual
    Cost
    Free of charge
    Who it serves
    Children, teens, and families
    childrensroom.org

  • Pregnancy and infant loss

    Empty Arms Vermont

    Empty Arms Vermont offers peer support for individuals and families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant loss, or termination for medical reasons. The organization is based in South Burlington and serves families throughout Vermont.

    Focus
    Miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant loss, and termination for medical reasons
    Based in
    South Burlington, Vermont
    Who it serves
    Families throughout Vermont
    emptyarmsvermont.org

  • After the death of a child

    The Compassionate Friends — Vermont Chapters

    The Compassionate Friends provides peer support for families after the death of a child, with local chapters serving Vermont families.

    Format
    Peer support, in person and online
    Who it serves
    Bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents
    Coverage
    Local chapters serving Vermont families
    compassionatefriends.org

  • Bereavement through hospice

    Local Hospice Support

    Many hospice organizations offer support groups, individual bereavement services, and family resources. These programs are often open to the broader community, not only hospice families.

    What's offered
    Support groups, individual bereavement services, and family resources
    Who it serves
    Open to the broader community, not only hospice families
    Where to start
    Vermont Visiting Nurses bereavement program
    vermontvisitingnurses.org/grief-bereavement

  • Families affected by violent loss

    The National Center for Victims of Crime

    The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit that connects people affected by crime, including family members of victims, with services and resources. Its VictimConnect Resource Center, available by phone and online chat, provides confidential referrals to local programs and helps callers find practical and emotional support.

    What's offered
    Referrals, resources, and a confidential helpline (VictimConnect)
    Who it serves
    Victims of crime and their family members
    Format
    Phone and online chat referral service
    victimsofcrime.org

This list is not exhaustive, and Champlain Monuments is not affiliated with every organization listed. It is simply offered as a starting point for families looking for additional support.

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