Resources
Emgerancy & Crisis Resources
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US Text: HOME to 741741
CA Text: 686868
UK Text: 85258
Ireland Text: 50808
Website: crisistextline.orgVolunteer crisis counselors providing 24/7 free and confidential support
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Website: findahelpline.com
Providing quick connection to confidential helplines no matter where you are
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Call or Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.orgProviding 24/7 free and confidential support. Website offers online chat and other resources. Accessibility for those with deafness, hard of hearing and hearing loss.
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Call: (832) 416-1177
Teen Line: (832) 416-1199
Teen Text Line: (281) 201-4430Non profit organization providing 24/7 free and confidential support
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Call: (713) 338-MHCC (6422)
This line connects to all clinic locations
Website: https://memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/mental-health/contact-us
For non-urgent inquires you may visit their websiteLocations: Spring Branch, Meyerland, Humble
Self Help Resources
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My friends at Texas Pet Meadow offers in person support groups in Houston and Austin, Texas the last Thursday of every month. RSVP to be apart of the next meet.
https://petmeadowtexas.com/pet-loss-support-group-grief-counselling-houston/
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Books on pet loss can be incredibly beneficial and provide much-needed comfort during the healing process following the loss of a beloved pet. They can also offer valuable support and guidance for those experiencing anticipatory grief, helping pet owners prepare emotionally for an impending goodbye. Luckily, there are many options for great books, I’ve provided some recommendations below:
Honoring the Journey: A Guided Path Through Pet Loss
Author: Dr. KaLee R. Pasek D.V.M.
https://a.co/d/h6ryXWcPet Loss: A Spiritual Guide
Author: Julia Harris
https://a.co/d/6tcl6zFHeal Your Heart: How to Awaken Your Soul with Self-Forgiveness
Author: Charmayne Kilcup, PhD
https://a.co/d/2TyQbvIGoodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
Author: Tracie Barton-Barrett
https://a.co/d/3Da5RgHWhen Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
Author: Alan Wolfelt
https://a.co/d/28BNMiv*Children/Teen:
Goodbye For Now
Author: Dr. Lynsey Victoria Rinelli
https://a.co/d/4iUTYNHCat Heaven
Author: Cynthia Rylant
https://a.co/d/iiuPSZVDog Heaven
Author: Cynthia Rylant
https://a.co/d/2C85aLAHealing A Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents
Author: Wendy Van de Poll
https://a.co/d/c3jKbZlMy Pet Memory Book: To Help A Child Through The Loss Of Their Pet
Author: S Wallace
https://a.co/d/hWMDvFLBereaved Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals
Author: Earl A. Grollman
https://a.co/d/aNSz9tM -
Online educational articles serve as valuable and reliable resources that offer trusted and well-researched information on important topics such as pet loss and the specialized care required for geriatric pets.
I’ve gathered trusted websites you can refer to.
Colorado State University
https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/animal-health/?tag=lossUC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/pet-loss-support/journey-grief-and-lossCornell University
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-resources-and-support
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