Bereavement Counseling
What is Bereavement Counseling?
Bereavement counseling (also sometimes called “grief counseling”) provides assistance and support for people going through emotional and psychological stress after the death of a loved one. Bereavement counseling includes a broad range of transition services, including outreach, counseling, and referral services to family members.
Does VA Have Bereavement Counseling for Surviving Family Members?
- Armed Forces personnel who died in the service of our country;
- Reservists and members of the National Guard who die while on duty;
- Veteran who were receiving Vet Center services at the time of the Veteran’s death if the death was unexpected or ocurred while the eligible individual was recieving hospice or similar care; or
- Veterans and service members who die by suicide, to assist families in coping with the effects of suicide.
Where Is Counseling Offered?
VA's bereavement counseling is provided at community based Vet Centers located near the families. There is no cost for VA bereavement counseling.
How Can You Obtain These Services?
Vet Centers provide no cost, confidential bereavement counseling at Vet Centers across the country.
Find a Vet Center near you by using the Location Finder (please omit apartment or unit numbers in the search bar), or you may call our Vet Center Call Center at 1-877-927-8387.
