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Grief Coach (Help Texts) welcomes new affiliate, Amy Fabian-Crump, CEO and founder of Dragonfly Vibes

Amy personally receives Grief Coach texts and knows the value of having simple, easy access to help after a loss. She says: "Support is critical to our healing journey and it can take many forms. The more we can make getting support easy for those grieving the more likely people are to take advantage of it."

Grief2 min read

New research proves the power of the humble text message for health intervention

Text messaging is the most accessible, effective, and evidence-based digital health intervention available.

Grief Support2 min read

Grief Coach and Keeper partner across borders to support people after a death

A new cross-border collaboration between Grief Coach and Keeper, makes it easy for people to share memories and support each other in their grief, safely and from a distance.

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Janae Sharp now offering support for healthcare workers via text

Janae Sharp believes that healthcare can be the healthiest place to work. She is a suicide loss survivor, and nonprofit founder, and mother of four children.

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Entrepreneurship3 min read

Would you like to invest in Help Texts and contribute to our mission?

At Help Texts we're on a mission to make mental health and bereavement care accessible and affordable for all. As we look to scale our impact as a public benefit corporation, we're considering launching a community raise with Wefunder, a crowdfunding platform that will give our community an opportunity to own part of our company. If you think this is something you might consider, please take 30 seconds (literally!) to complete this survey. There's no commitment but hearing from our community will help us decide whether or not to raise money this way.

Grief8 min read

What should you avoid while grieving?

Grief is hard enough. Emotional avoidance, social withdrawal, and substance use can make it harder. Here's what the research says, and what to try instead.

Help Texts2 min read

New partnership with Relish in the UK, to support caregivers

A diagnosis of dementia is difficult for patients and for their caregivers too. We're proud to be working with Relish, a UK organization doing great work to create and facilitate activities that can be fulfilling and enjoyable ways for caregivers to spend time with their loved ones.

Bereavement7 min read

What Actually Mattered in 2025

Everything became uncertain in 2025. But, as in grief, challenges can often give us a chance to test our mettle. When things turn upside down, we see what we’re capable of, and what our teams and companies are capable of, too.

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Grief Support4 min read

Grief Around Job Loss: How Support Can Help You Heal and Rebuild

Losing a job is hard. Grieving the loss is a part of healing. And with the right support, that grief can also lead to growth. Help Texts is here to walk alongside you as you move through the emotions, regain your footing, and start again—on your terms.

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Taylor Swift amps up the grief conversation

Taylor Swift is joining the conversation about grief! Which - for bereavement people like our team at Help Texts - is an exciting opportunity to get more (MANY more) people talking about the ups and downs of grief.

Grief5 min read

5 Strategic Reasons Your Donation Organization Should Implement Help Texts for Donor Family Aftercare

After the complex logistics of organ, tissue, or eye donation, donor families begin their grief journey, often with limited ongoing support. As donation leaders face increasing pressure to provide comprehensive aftercare while managing tight budgets and staff resources, Help Texts offers a proven solution that transforms your aftercare program's reach, effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

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Grief5 min read

You’re grieving. You’re overwhelmed. But when people ask how they can help, you draw a blank

Are flowers and casseroles what you really want when you’re grieving? Probably not. Here’s how to get the invaluable support you need after a loss. I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my friend Alison the week after my husband died. I had just moved from the UK to Canada, and was getting set up in a hastily booked apartment. Alison asked me what I needed. “Nothing,” I said, unable to think straight about much of anything. “Do you have any sheets to sleep on tonight?” she asked. “No,” I said. “How about plates or utensils or food?” she continued. “No, I don’t have those either.” We laughed, and Alison proceeded to do the thinking for me. I was lucky.

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