Resource for youth addressing loss or grief

Teens may find ideas helpful to a friend during this tragic week through this link to a tip sheet on loss and grief  (https://224212.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/iGROW_Tip_Sheet_Grief_and_Loss.pdf).

All youth should be encouraged to speak about concerns with a parent, pediatrician, school contact or youth group leader.  Many Massachusetts families, including those in Boston, have access to an assisted referral service at http://msppinterface.org.   Nationally, individuals feeling an urgent need to speak with someone may call 24/7 to an anonymous help line at  (800) 273-8255.