Grief and Loss Resources

Peace Officer & Firefighter Resources

Because we have grown up with our father as a police chief and our grandfather as a fire chief, Luna’s Light has been impacted by the safety forces community. In 2001, a law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty every 39 hours. Below is a brief list of resources for the survivors of law enforcement officers. Please e-mail us additional resources to add to our list.

  Family Resources

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)- a nation-wide non-profit organization providing resources to assist in the rebuilding of the loves of Survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB)-provides financial benefit to eligible survivors National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

  Memorial Societies and Bands

• The Compassionate Friends is a worldwide support organization offering friendship and understanding to families grieving the death of a child of any age or cause. Call to find a group closest to you: 1-877-969-0010 or visit www.compassionatefriends.org
  
  
• Growth House, Inc. is an informative portal providing up to the minute resources on grief and death. Visit their site at www.growthhouse.org/death.html
  
  
• Contact your local religious center (i.e church, temple, etc.) to inquire about their bereavement resources.

• Cornerstone of Hope is a comprehensive grief center offering both individual counseling and group support in a home-like environment. Contact them for more information at 216-524-7887 or visit www.cornerstoneofhope.org
• Hospice of the Western Reserve also provides grief and counseling services.  Contact them at www.hospicewr.org.