Grief Counseling and Support in Tacoma and Lakewood

Grief support includes the many people and resources that can help after a loss, such as support groups, aftercare programs, family, friends and community organizations. Grief counseling is one-on-one care provided by a licensed mental health professional. Many people find comfort in using both, and the resources on this page can help you explore your options.

Military and veteran families have access to a variety of grief support resources, including VA bereavement counseling for eligible survivors, local Vet Center services and national organizations such as TAPS. Our Veteran and Military Family Support directory above provides a helpful place to begin, and we’re always glad to help you find the right resource.

There is no set timeline for grief, and everyone’s experience is different. For many people, grief changes over time, but if it feels overwhelming, continues to interfere with daily life or leaves you feeling like you need additional support, reaching out to a licensed counselor or one of the trusted resources on this page is a caring next step.

Many people feel they should carry grief by themselves, but you don’t have to. Reaching out to a trusted friend, a support group, a counselor or another caring resource is a healthy and common step. Accepting support isn’t a sign of weakness. It can make a difficult season feel a little less overwhelming.

Yes. The guides and resources on this page are available to anyone in Tacoma, Lakewood and the surrounding Pierce County communities, whether or not Mountain View Funeral Home & Crematory assisted with the funeral or memorial service. Our free grief support groups at our main office are open to everyone as well. While we don’t provide licensed clinical therapy, we’re always happy to help you find supportive resources and the next step that’s right for you.