Integrated Condolence Care Program
Integrated Condolence Care Program
Our team recognizes the challenges and emotional difficulties that you may be experiencing at this time. We extend our most sincere sympathy if you have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. The Virtual Family Assistance Center Call Center is available to provide emotional support and to assist you in finding the resources that you need. Please contact the organizations listed on this page, request a call back or call us directly to explore options.
If you have questions, please contact us at VFAC@redcross.org.
Hope4NC
The NCDHHS has awarded $1.5 million to support the Hope4NC program, which connects North Carolinians to mental health support that help them cope and build resilience during times of crisis. Funds a HelpLine and enables Crisis Counseling tailored to COVID-19 in all 100 counties of the state.
1-855-587-3463
National Alliance on Mental Illness – NC
NAMI North Carolina is here to support family members, friends, or individuals in need of mental health assistance. Our free, confidential Helpline is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm to provide warm support and answer your mental health questions directly or guide you to our partner resources. Be sure to ask about our free programs including educational classes, support groups, and seminars.
NAMI HELPLINE 1-800-451-9682
North Carolina Department of Human Services
For COVID-19 assistance with health insurance, housing, food, medicaid go to this webpage.
888-892-1162
Transitions Life Care
We provide a variety of workshops, support groups, and individual counseling to anyone 5 years or older who has experienced a death related loss. Must reside in North Carolina. All offerings are presently provided through virtual/telehealth platform.
919-828-0890 or 888.900.3959 (toll free)
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh mission, values, services, and commitment remain constant in serving all people in need. The agency provides Disaster Services, Emergency Assistance, Food Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Services in Support of the Family, and Parish and Community Engagement Assistance
919-821-9715
Transitions Life Care
We provide a variety of workshops, support groups, and individual counseling to anyone 5 years or older who has experienced a death related loss. Must reside in North Carolina. All offerings are presently provided through virtual/telehealth platform.
919-828-0890 or 888.900.3959 (toll free)
North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
NC: 789 churches in 8 Districts
Toll-free: 800.849.4433
https://nccumc.org/coronavirus/
United Church of Christ
Progressive denomination with 200 churches in NC, 100 of which are African American. National web site offers good info, but use key contact in Chapel Hill for NC resources.
919-942-3540
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh mission, values, services, and commitment remain constant in serving all people in need. The agency provides Disaster Services, Emergency Assistance, Food Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Services in Support of the Family, and Parish and Community Engagement Assistance
919-821-9715
North Carolina Department of Human Services
For COVID-19 assistance with health insurance, housing, food, medicaid go to this webpage.
888-892-1162
Social Security Administration
How Social Security can help you when a family member dies (Available in English and Spanish)
1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing
American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces
Provides information and referrals, resiliency workshops, advocacy and support to military members, veterans and their families.
Our targeted psychological first aid training programs, conducted by mental health professionals, can help you cope with added stress, foster resiliency and encourage peer support. These no-cost courses are approximately two hours in length and are offered online.