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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.

Grief Support2 min read

An inspiring conversation with Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, about loss, fear and love

Like so many people who suffer a traumatic loss, Ashley was devastated when her daughter died, but also felt isolated in the aftermath, as friends struggled to find the words or - worse - stayed away.

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Grief Coach5 min read

Grief Coach affiliates share small but meaningful ways to remember a loved one during the holidays

For many grieving people, the holiday season is a far cry from “the most wonderful time of the year.” The seemingly never-ending stream of parties, parades, and to-dos can make it harder than usual to set aside time to honor your grief.

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Bereavement5 min read

“Low Pressure but High Impact”: Why Text-Based Grief Support Resonates With Men

Unlike many support tools, Help Texts didn’t require Mark to schedule anything, talk to anyone, or carve out time he didn’t have. “That’s the thing. For men, especially, and I’m generalizing here, if you make it too complicated or too emotional upfront, we check out. This was low-pressure but high-impact.”

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Grief Support3 min read

Meet four of Grief Coach's expert contributors

It's OK if you don't know what to say when someone dies. Grief Coach's team of expert contributors knows just what to say, and will send you tips & suggestions all year long.

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Grief Coach3 min read

Three ways Grief Coach texts help organizations deliver support for alzheimers and dementia

Losing someone to Alzheimer's or dementia is a heartbreaking, multi-faceted experience. Make sure your organization supports relatives and friends of people with Alzheimer's and dementia not only while their loved one is alive... but also after their death. Consider using Grief Coach text messages for bereavement support! Here's why: 1. We offer specific texts for death related to Alzheimer's and dementia. 2. We coach their family and friends with tips how to be there for them. 3. We save you time and postage by texting bereaved families reminders of your organization's events and updates.

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Partnership2 min read

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Educator's Heart Consulting

Educator's Heart Consulting uses emotional management strategies and trauma-informed teaching to help educators support their students, especially those who are at-risk, underprivileged, and under-resourced. Founder Cathy Peters also reminds teachers to tend to themselves through self-care, which is important now more than ever.

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Grief Support2 min read

Not therapy or support groups. When we're grieving we want our friends by our side.

Therapy and support groups aren't for everyone. But everyone I talk to - EVERYONE - wants their friends and family to stay close.

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Grief Coach2 min read

Three texts to send a friend grieving the sudden, unexplained death of an infant or child, in partnership with Red Nose Australia

Losing a baby or young child with no explanation is devastating, and leaves parents and caregivers lost for answers. If you're unsure of what to say to someone whose infant or young child died with no explanation, these helpful suggestions from Red Nose Australia are a great place to start.

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Grief Support3 min read

How a flooring company stepped up for their grieving employees

Brady Page exuded the kindness that sits at the heart of his company's culture, so when he died suddenly in November, his loss was deeply felt by the people he worked side-by-side with every day. The leadership team acted quickly to provide much needed grief support for the team.

Hospice2 min read

Help Texts for hospice caregivers in rural settings

Help Texts works with hospices across the country, many in rural areas, to provide caregiver and grief support via text. We're an evidence-based, highly effective and affordable way for hospices to provide education and support to rural caregivers. This can improve CAHP scores, reduce caregiver stress, and help caregivers to manage patient symptoms too, at this tender and significant time in their lives.

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Grief Support2 min read

Grief Coach selected for Emerging Ventures Day at this year's End Well Symposium

This year I'll be spending my birthday with entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco, who are gathering together to stimulate innovation & investment in end of life. Perfect!

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

An inspiring conversation with Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, about loss, fear and love

Grief Coach affiliates share small but meaningful ways to remember a loved one during the holidays

“Low Pressure but High Impact”: Why Text-Based Grief Support Resonates With Men

Meet four of Grief Coach's expert contributors

Three ways Grief Coach texts help organizations deliver support for alzheimers and dementia

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Educator's Heart Consulting

Not therapy or support groups. When we're grieving we want our friends by our side.

Three texts to send a friend grieving the sudden, unexplained death of an infant or child, in partnership with Red Nose Australia

How a flooring company stepped up for their grieving employees

Help Texts for hospice caregivers in rural settings

Grief Coach selected for Emerging Ventures Day at this year's End Well Symposium

Our clinical review process

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