Our lending library includes books, brochures, videos, and inspirational materials relating to grief and bereavement. Often, those who have suffered a loss find comfort in reading the thoughts and experiences of others who have been affected in the same way. Do you need help with finding a particular book? Give us a call at 865-983-1000 and we'll be glad to help.
CHILDREN & GRIEF
It is not easy to explain death and loss to a child. The concepts are often much too complex to for them to fully grasp. To assist children in understanding these difficult subjects, we offer the Sesame Street: When Families Grieve book and video. Many people have found these resources helpful. Please call 865-983-1000 for your FREE copy.
OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES
BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPICE ADULT GRIEF GROUPS
Offers education and encouragement to adults choosing to explore their grief. Open to all grieving adults in the community.
Meets at Blount Memorial Home Services Building 1095 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 981-2291
HEALTHY MIND COUNSELING SERVICES, INC.
5410 Homberg Drive Suite 14 Knoxville, TN 37919 Debbie Price, MSSW (865) 588-3173 "Supporting people through life's challenges and transitions"
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS - FOOTHILLS CHAPTER
Barbara Lasater (865) 984-4223 Meeting info: 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 pm Meeting Address: Blount Memorial Hospital (Auditorium) 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
MANE SUPPORT
Kim Henry (865) 233-3090 Fax: (865) 984-5943 www.manesupport.org 2919 Davis Ford Road Maryville, TN 37804 Notes: Participant Application under "Contact Us" tab of website. "Mane Support is a non-profit organization that provides a ministry through equine-assisted grief counseling to children, youth, teens and adults who have experienced a death."
SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP OF BLOUNT COUNTY
Barbara Lasater (865) 984-4223 Meeting info: 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 pm Meeting Address: Blount Memorial Hospital (Auditorium) 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
GRIEF GROUPS FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
Alice Mansmith (865) 856-2570 Support information and groups for widows and widowers.
An excellent selection of grief resources provided by Dr. Jason Troyer.
Center for Loss & Life Transition - Dr. Alan Wolfelt
centerforloss.com A leading provider of information and inspiration in the areas of illness and dying, loss and grief, healthy caregiving, life transition, and spirituality.
National Hospice and Palliative Care
nhpco.org Committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.
Local "Grief Share" - DVD-Based Support Groups
griefshare.org Notes: Find a Group tab offers search by ZIP code.
