Resources

A few places to start

This is a constantly evolving list. If you're in the middle of something, a real conversation will serve you better than a page of links. Reach out any time. And please know this page isn't a substitute for medical, legal, or mental health care.

End-of-life & advance care planning

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Comprehensive education and resources for hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life options.

nhpco.org

CaringInfo

Free, state-specific advance directive forms and practical planning guides for advance care decisions.

caringinfo.org

Five Wishes

Popular, basic advance directive and living will document created by the nonprofit Aging with Dignity.

fivewishes.org

Grief & bereavement

What's Your Grief

An accessible, creative grief education platform with articles, courses, and community support.

whatsyourgrief.com

The Dinner Party

A peer grief community for young adults in their 20s and 30s navigating significant loss.

thedinnerparty.org

Western Wisconsin Hospice Support Groups

Many local hospice organizations in Western Wisconsin run free grief groups — ask your hospice provider, or reach out and I'll help you find one.

Reach Out for Local Referrals

LGBTQIA2S+ support

SAGE (LGBTQ+ Elders)

Advocacy and services dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers.

sageusa.org

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.

thetrevorproject.org

PFLAG

The nation's largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies.

pflag.org

Children & families

The Dougy Center

Resources, books, and activities specifically designed for grieving children, teens, and their families.

dougy.org

Eluna Network / Camp Erin

Support networks and free bereavement camps for children and teens experiencing significant loss.

elunanetwork.org

Sesame Workshop - Grief

Get help explaining death to children with Sesame Street.

sesameworkshop.org

Reading & books

"The In-Between" by Hadley Vlahos, RN

Compassionate stories from a hospice nurse on death, dying, and what comes after.

"It's OK That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine

Reframing grief and loss in a culture that doesn't know how to handle pain.

"Die Wise" by Stephen Jenkinson

A manifesto for sanity and soul in the face of mortality and end-of-life care.

"The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life" by Katy Butler

Living as well as possible for as long as possible and adapting successfully to change.

Film & TV

"End Game" (Netflix)

A short documentary following visionary medical practitioners pushing the boundaries of end-of-life care.

"Dick Johnson Is Dead" (Netflix)

A daughter helps her father prepare for the end of his life.

Podcasts

Terrible, Thanks for Asking

A honest, funny, and tender podcast about real human grief, loss, and struggle.

Grief Out Loud (by The Dougy Center)

Opening up honest, grounded conversations about grief, loss, and remembrance.

Games & interactive tools

Grief Deck

A set of artistic, actionable cards designed by and for grieving people to navigate loss.

The Grief Deck

The Death Deck

A lighthearted, meaningful card game designed to prompt open conversations about death and end-of-life wishes.

The Death Deck

If you're in crisis

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. This page, and this practice, aren't equipped for emergencies.

If there's a resource you think belongs here, or you need additional support, reach out.

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