The Compassionate Friends – Missouri Chapters (Grief Support)
About This Group
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) provides peer-to-peer grief support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any age. TCF has multiple chapters throughout Missouri, including in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and other communities. Meetings offer a safe, confidential environment where grieving families can share their experiences, find understanding, and begin the journey toward healing with others who have experienced similar loss.
What to Expect
TCF meetings are facilitated by bereaved parents or siblings who have walked the same path. Meetings typically last 90 minutes to 2 hours and may include sharing circles, guest speakers, remembrance activities, and small group discussions. Attendees are never pressured to speak and may simply listen. TCF also offers online resources including a private Facebook community, live online chats, customized bereavement material packets, and a quarterly magazine. New members are welcome at any meeting.
About The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit self-help bereavement organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. Founded in 1969 in England and established in the United States in 1972, TCF has grown to include nearly 600 chapters across the country. Missouri chapters provide local, ongoing support to grieving families.
Meeting Details
Format: In-person chapter meetings and virtual support (online community, live chats, Facebook groups)
Schedule: Monthly meetings; check the TCF website for specific chapter meeting times
Location: Multiple chapters statewide including St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Sikeston
Who This Group Is For
TCF serves parents, grandparents, and siblings (age 18+) who are grieving the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age and from any cause. There are no time limits on grief — members at all stages of their grief journey are welcome.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-877-969-0010 (National Office)
Website: compassionatefriends.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required; new members welcome at any meeting
Confidentiality: All sharing during meetings is kept strictly confidential.
This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please visit the TCF website to find your nearest Missouri chapter and meeting schedule.