Grief Support

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Navigating Through Loss

U-M Health offers heartfelt condolences for your loss. Find guidance for next steps and resources on our site.

Loss of an Adult

Following an adult's passing, our site offers guidance and resources from U-M Health and community support to navigate your next steps.

Loss of a Child & Pregnancy

Our deepest condolences on the loss of a child. Access support and guidance to navigate grief and necessary tasks on our website. We are here for you.

Loss of a Desired Pregnancy

It is difficult to experience a loss when you had likely developed hopes and dreams for your future that grew out of this pregnancy.

Our Deepest Condolences
In this tough time, as your heart aches, we're here to help you find your way with essential next steps and resources. Grief is personal and affects each individual differently; our website provides support to navigate through this period, whether it's within the usual timeframe or through extended periods that might require professional therapy. You're not alone—we're with you on this journey toward healing.

Contact Us

Office of Decedent Affairs

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Phone: 734-232-4919
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Call for Help

If you are experiencing thoughts or feelings that include the following:

 

  • Life isn’t worth living
  • Wish you had died with your loved one
  • Blame yourself for the loss or for failing to prevent it
  • Feel numb and disconnected from others for more than a few weeks
  • Are having difficulty trusting others since your loss
  • Are unable to perform your normal daily activities

Call your doctor, mental health provider, or spiritual leader and let them know how you are feeling. They can assist you in addressing your grief. You may also contact Eisenberg Family Depression Center at 734-936-4400 or the Psychiatric Emergency Room of your local hospital. 

 

Psychiatric Emergency Services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached at 734-936-5900.  If you do not live near U-M Health, you can call your local Emergency Room or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Organ Donation

If your loved one wished to be an organ or tissue donor, please let your doctor or nurse know right away. Gift of Life evaluates all cases for potential donors. A Gift of Life representative will contact you to discuss donation options.

View Gift of Life website