Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerGrief and Support Services

While the death of a loved one is extremely difficult for many people, individuals grieve in different ways and there is no "right" way to grieve. In our experience we have learned that family members often feel that they are "going crazy" as they try to cope with an unexpected death. Your feelings are probably those of a normal person having normal responses to an abnormal situation. However, it is almost always helpful to talk with someone about the intense grief reactions that follow the loss of a loved one, whether it is with other family members, friends, clergy, or a local grief support group. Below you will find information for the community mental health centers located around the state as well as additional grief resources.