Resources & Tools

Complete Crisis & Support Hotline List

Comprehensive list of 24/7 crisis lines, grief support organizations, and specialized resources.

Includes:

• Suicide prevention and crisis lines
• Domestic violence support (if needed)
• Substance abuse resources
• Grief support organizations
• Veterans and military support
• LGBTQ+ specific resources

View All Hotlines →

What to Do When a Spouse Dies: The First 48 Hours

If your loss is very recent, start here. A calm, step-by-step guide to what truly must happen in the first hours and days — and the many things that can safely wait.

Read the Guide →

First 30 Days Checklist

Once you're past the first days, this interactive, printable checklist walks you through the essential tasks of the first month.

Open the Checklist →

First 30 Days Checklist

Interactive, printable checklist of essential tasks for the first month after loss.

Features:

• Organized by timeline (immediate, week 1, weeks 2-4, beyond 30 days)
• Saves your progress in your browser
• Printable version available
• Covers practical, financial, and emotional tasks

Use Checklist →

Social Security Benefits Estimator

Estimate your potential Social Security survivor benefits.

Calculate based on:

• Your current age
• Your spouse's benefit amount
• Children under 16

Note: Educational estimator only. Contact SSA for official calculations.

Calculate Benefits →

Monthly Budget Calculator

Track income and expenses to understand your financial situation.

Features:

• Complete income and expense tracking
• Automatic calculations
• Percentage breakdown by category
• Budget status and recommendations

Create Budget →

Recommended Books for Widows

Curated list of helpful books for grief, healing, and practical guidance.

Categories include:

• Essential reading for new widows
• Understanding grief
• Practical financial guides
• Situation-specific (sudden death, long illness, suicide, children)
• Moving forward and rebuilding
• Poetry and light reads
• Workbooks and journals

Browse Book List →

Grief Journaling: 60 Prompts

Why writing helps after loss, how to start, and 60 gentle journal prompts — from remembering and letters to your spouse to looking gently ahead.

Browse the Prompts →

Find Support Groups

Connect with other widows who understand your journey.

Find:

• National organizations (GriefShare, Soaring Spirits, Modern Widows Club)
• Online communities (Facebook groups, Reddit)
• Local support groups in your area
• Age-specific support (young widows, older widows)
• Situation-specific support (suicide, homicide, long illness)

Find Support →