Types of Bereavement Support
Finding the right fit matters. You can start with one option and switch as your needs change. Availability may vary by location in Westminster, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire.
Pre-bereavement support
Guidance before a death to prepare for hard conversations, plan rituals, and reduce the shock that follows a loss.
Individual check-ins and short-term counseling
One-to-one support focused on coping skills, sleep, appetite, and daily routines. Private and paced to your comfort.
Grief Support Groups
Facilitated groups that normalize grief, teach practical tools, and connect you with others who understand.
Family Sessions
Space for families to share memories, set expectations, and learn how different ages grieve.
Child and Teen Programs
Age-specific education and creative activities like art, music, and movement. Caregiver coaching for home and school.
Specialty Groups
Focused support for spousal loss, loss of a parent, child loss, sudden or traumatic loss, suicide loss, veteran families, and caregiver grief.
Spiritual and Cultural Care
Access to chaplains and local faith partners. Support for traditions, languages, and rituals that honor your loved one.
Legacy and Memorial Activities
Ideas and supplies for memory books, letter writing, tribute gatherings, and seasonal remembrance.
Practical Guidance After a Death
Checklists for notifications and documents, help understanding benefits, and referrals for legal or financial questions.
Crisis and Higher-Level Care Referrals
Screening for complicated grief, depression, or anxiety, with warm handoffs to licensed therapists, community clinics, or crisis services when needed.
Ongoing Follow-Up
Regular touchpoints during the first year, with extra support around birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Not sure where to begin? Call (714) 844-7777 and tell us what you are facing today. We will help you choose a simple next step that fits your needs.