Widow Care is not a crisis hotline. If you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or contact a crisis service immediately.
Widowed Checklist
A comprehensive guide for widows and widowers with suggested actions for post-bereavement responsibilities including financial planning, social security, insurance, and death certificates.
Peer and grief groups
Widow Care offers peer support groups and also connects members with local grief and bereavement groups in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Practical help
Find support for meal delivery, transportation, home services, care management, and other daily needs that can become overwhelming after loss.
Professional support
Resources include counseling services, hospice bereavement programs, financial articles, reading lists, and other grief organizations.