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Revolutionizing Grief Support: How Text Messages are Changing Donor Family AfterCare

When Michele Rosdahl and Emma Payne first met in February 2022, they quickly discovered that - in addition to sharing a deep commitment to bereavement care - they had something else in common. They both lost their partners to suicide. That meeting, and the women's immediate connection, fueled a partnership that has been delivering expert grief care to bereaved family members in Tennessee, New Mexico, and California ever since.

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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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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.

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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.

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Why I created Grief Coach (Help Texts)

On the flight home from my friend's funeral, I reflected on the dozens of conversations I'd had with people who had - it turns out - let their fear and discomfort keep them from reaching out when my husband died 10 years earlier. I was sure we could do better.

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Bereavement4 min read

Five tips for supporting your grieving loved one over the holidays

Happy Holidays! Or are they? The holiday season is filled with twinkling lights and cheerful music, but this may not be reflective of how your grieving loved one is feeling. In fact watching people planning social gatherings and family parties may make your loved one painfully aware that someone who used to be part of their celebrations, is no longer here. It is normal to feel helpless when you’re trying to support someone who is grieving during the holiday season. We hope these 5 tips will help!

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Grief Support1 min read

Virginia Mason's Grief Services team now offering Grief Coach subscriptions to their clients

Virginia Mason's Grief Services clients in Seattle can now receive personalized, text-based support from Grief Coach.

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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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Healthcare Providers1 min read

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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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.

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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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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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Most read blogs

Revolutionizing Grief Support: How Text Messages are Changing Donor Family AfterCare

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

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

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

Why I created Grief Coach (Help Texts)

Five tips for supporting your grieving loved one over the holidays

Virginia Mason's Grief Services team now offering Grief Coach subscriptions to their clients

“Low pressure but high impact”: why text-based grief support resonates with men

Janae Sharp now offering support for healthcare workers via text

New partnership with Relish in the UK, to support caregivers

5 strategic reasons your donation organization should implement Help Texts for donor family aftercare

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

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