This website provides information that may be helpful to
newly widowed individuals who are living in the greater Seattle area.
This is a living document and was last updated 5/8/2024.
newly widowed individuals who are living in the greater Seattle area.
This is a living document and was last updated 5/8/2024.
What's New
NORTHWEST GRIEF TENDING will host a "6-Week Grief Tending Circle" from
May 8-June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Capitol Hill area.
There is a fee for this event but a sliding scale or partial scholarship may be available.
Email Siena at nwgrieftending@gmail.com for details.
If you are a widow over 55, there is a new group starting in June called
"The Seattle Widows Support Group."
Click HERE for more details.
Have you heard of "Aquamation"? My latest blog post provides a
simple explanation of this "green option" as an alternative
to traditional burial/cremation. Click HERE.
NORTHWEST GRIEF TENDING will host a "6-Week Grief Tending Circle" from
May 8-June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Capitol Hill area.
There is a fee for this event but a sliding scale or partial scholarship may be available.
Email Siena at nwgrieftending@gmail.com for details.
If you are a widow over 55, there is a new group starting in June called
"The Seattle Widows Support Group."
Click HERE for more details.
Have you heard of "Aquamation"? My latest blog post provides a
simple explanation of this "green option" as an alternative
to traditional burial/cremation. Click HERE.
If You Have Urgent Needs
IMMEDIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT:
Community Information Resource Line - 866.427.4747 - 24-hour crisis line provided by Seattle-based Crisis Connections.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial "988" or click on suicidepreventionlifeline.org
A national network of local 24-hour crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Community Information Resource Line - 866.427.4747 - 24-hour crisis line provided by Seattle-based Crisis Connections.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial "988" or click on suicidepreventionlifeline.org
A national network of local 24-hour crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS: King County has a comprehensive list of both the emergency and non-emergency food access resources that are available in King County. Click here. Outside King County, FoodPantries.Org can refer you to the closest food bank, food pantry, or other food source. Click here.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE: The 2-1-1 Washington Information Network will refer you to the most appropriate rental assistance program for your circumstances. Dial 211.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE: The 2-1-1 Washington Information Network will refer you to the most appropriate rental assistance program for your circumstances. Dial 211.
Non-Urgent Needs
If you are not in need of immediate assistance, click on the Navigation Bars above or the links below for other information that may be helpful.
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