Resources
Community Support Resources
Support after a death can take many forms. While our role is centered on memorial work, families may also be looking for support beyond the monument itself.
Below are a few organizations that may be helpful for children, parents, caregivers, and families navigating loss. They include peer support, trauma-informed care, and resources for a range of circumstances — whether you are looking for help for a child, for yourself, or for a family member.
After the death of a parent or sibling
The Children’s Room
The Children’s Room provides support for children, teens, and families after the death of a parent or sibling. Programs are offered in person and virtually, and services are free of charge.
- Format
- In person and virtual
- Cost
- Free of charge
- Who it serves
- Children, teens, and families
Pregnancy and infant loss
Empty Arms Vermont
Empty Arms Vermont offers peer support for individuals and families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant loss, or termination for medical reasons. The organization is based in South Burlington and serves families throughout Vermont.
- Focus
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant loss, and termination for medical reasons
- Based in
- South Burlington, Vermont
- Who it serves
- Families throughout Vermont
After the death of a child
The Compassionate Friends — Vermont Chapters
The Compassionate Friends provides peer support for families after the death of a child, with local chapters serving Vermont families.
- Format
- Peer support, in person and online
- Who it serves
- Bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents
- Coverage
- Local chapters serving Vermont families
Bereavement through hospice
Local Hospice Support
Many hospice organizations offer support groups, individual bereavement services, and family resources. These programs are often open to the broader community, not only hospice families.
- What’s offered
- Support groups, individual bereavement services, and family resources
- Who it serves
- Open to the broader community, not only hospice families
- Where to start
- Vermont Visiting Nurses bereavement program
Families affected by violent loss
The National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit that connects people affected by crime, including family members of victims, with services and resources. Its VictimConnect Resource Center, available by phone and online chat, provides confidential referrals to local programs and helps callers find practical and emotional support.
- What’s offered
- Referrals, resources, and a confidential helpline (VictimConnect)
- Who it serves
- Victims of crime and their family members
- Format
- Phone and online chat referral service
This list is not exhaustive, and Champlain Monuments is not affiliated with every organization listed. It is simply offered as a starting point for families looking for additional support.