Grief is heavy. Who is helping you carry it?
Sign up for gentle, expert-written support straight to your phone. Personalized to your loved one, your relationship, and your grief for as long as you need it.
Personalized to your grief
Your texts are written for your specific loss. No two grief journeys are the same, and your support shouldn't be either.
What you'll receive
Texts include grief education, coping tools, suggestions for honoring special dates, and words to meet you in a hard moment.
Easy to start. Easy to stay.
No waitlists. No appointments. Just steady support for $9.99 USD/month. Cancel anytime.
95% of subscribers feel more supported with Help Texts
We meet you where you are in your grief
Real stories, real support
“I've been using Help Texts for a few months, and the text messages that come through couldn't be more thoughtful, hopeful and encouraging. I've also added a few people to my subscription, who wanted to support me after the loss of my Dad, and they tell me the messages they've received have given them practical suggestions about ways to reach out to me.”
“Help Texts not only provides me—the griever—with support, but it also sends those closest to me reminders and suggestions on how to show up during my grieving process. Without anyone feeling bombarded with messages, we are all given gentle nudges and caring lifts. Help Texts is especially great for those who might not be sure what to say or do and for grievers who might be wondering if what they're feeling is 'normal.'”
“When my father passed unexpectedly it was the hardest experience I'd ever encountered. I didn’t feel grief counseling was helpful to me, but when my employer offered me Help Texts I said yes and found it very helpful. Twice a week I get messages that resonate with how I feel & I look forward to each new message. Help Texts is a tool I highly recommend for anyone who has lost someone close to them.”
“When my wife's dad died it was really hard to know the depth of her pain. I wasn't sure if I should bring him up and tried to support her the best I could. She found Help Texts and added me as her support person to receive texts. One of the suggestions was to take her to restaurants that her dad loved and to continue to honor him by doing, eating and watching his favorite things. We did just that. Now on every special occasion, like his birthday, it's become a sentimental tradition we find comfort in, to do things he enjoyed. The texts helped me better communicate with her and have more open conversations about her grief.”
FAQ
Answers to questions about how Help Texts supports you through grief.
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How does Help Texts work?
After signing up, you'll receive supportive text messages directly to your phone twice a week. You can pause or stop anytime. It works on any phone, no smartphone required.
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Is Help Texts an alternative to grief therapy?
Grief therapy isn't the right fit for everyone. Common alternatives include grief support groups, bereavement hotlines, journaling, and faith-based counseling. Help Texts is a text-based grief support service that requires no appointments, no waitlists, and no insurance. Many people use it as a standalone alternative to therapy. Others use it alongside existing therapy as an additional layer of support between sessions.
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Does text-based mental health and grief support actually work?
Yes, text-based grief and mental health support is an effective, accessible way to get expert help. Help Texts' published research shows that personalized text support is helpful for 95% of people navigating grief and other life challenges. Subscribers consistently report that receiving supportive texts feels good, and that our practical, personalized tips help them make meaningful changes over time. Many describe grief text support as life-changing.
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Do Help Texts grief messages change based on the cause of death?
Yes. Help Texts offers tailored grief support messages for a wide range of causes of death, including cancer, suicide, Alzheimer's/dementia, cardiovascular disease, homicide, drug and alcohol-related death, stillbirth, sudden infant or child death, COVID-19, and more. You're never required to share how your loved one died, but sharing allows us to personalize your grief support texts more meaningfully.
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What is grief text support and how does it work?
Grief text support delivers personalized, expert-written messages directly to your phone via SMS. No app, no appointments, no phone calls required. After completing a short welcome questionnaire about your loss, you begin receiving tailored texts twice a week, with additional support around anniversaries, holidays, and important dates.
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Is there grief support that doesn't require talking to anyone?
Yes. Help Texts delivers grief support entirely by text. You never have to speak with anyone or attend a session. You read your messages when the timing feels right, with no pressure to respond.
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What's the most affordable grief support option?
Help Texts is one of the most affordable grief support options available. A full year of personalized text support costs less than a single therapy session, with no insurance required and no waitlist. For more information visit our pricing page.
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