Transplant would not be possible without the Generosity of Donor Families
A family's choice to donate or to support the decision of donation during their time of tragedy is a choice to give life to someone else. It is a choice that can promote healing and a sense of comfort for the donor family with knowing the result of this gift on other’s lives.
LifeShare Provides Support
LifeShare supports donor families with our Aftercare Program in the difficult time following the death of a loved one. Following the donation, LifeShare sends a letter to family members with details regarding their loved one's donation with a Donor Medallion. For families of organ donors, this is followed by a letter with general information about the recipients of the organs transplanted. In
the year following the donation, LifeShare provides a selection of grief materials, surveys for feedback and various resources and opportunities detailed below. To learn more about our Aftercare program, please contact us at 405-840-5551 or via email at
LifeShare-Aftercare@lifeshareok.org.
the year following the donation, LifeShare provides a selection of grief materials, surveys for feedback and various resources and opportunities detailed below. To learn more about our Aftercare program, please contact us at 405-840-5551 or via email at
LifeShare-Aftercare@lifeshareok.org.
Grief Resources for Donor Families
In addition to LifeShare's grief materials, donor families may choose to seek further support from either a local or a national organization.
We also have a LifeShare of Oklahoma Donor Family Support Group on Facebook. The purpose of this “private” group is to help members connect with and support one another along their grief journey. If you would like to be a member of this group, click here.
Support Groups
Tulsa Area
The Compassionate Friends
(918) 693-1914
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Family and Children's Services
Tulsa and Surrounding Communities
(918) 587-9471
Grief and Loss Counseling (also provided in Spanish).
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Tulsa area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
The Tristesse Center
2502 E 71st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 587-1200
Offers a variety of individual and group programs to help those of any age that are grieving.
Oklahoma City Area
Calm Waters
501 N. Walker, Suite 140, Oklahoma City
(405) 841-4800
A support center for children whose lives have been changed by death or divorce.
The Compassionate Friends
North Oklahoma City Chapter #1180
Mayflower Congregational Church
3901 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City
(405) 693-3955
E-mail: nokctcf@aol.com
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Crossroads Hospice
(405) 632-9631
Grief recovery outreach program/bereavement support.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Oklahoma City Metro area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
INTEGRIS Hospice
(405) 848-8884
Grief support groups at no cost to participants.
Kaleidoscope Grief Support (Norman)
Grief support for children and their families.
(405) 306-0052
Kids Joining Eternity - KJE (Edmond)
KJE is a group with the intent to help parents, siblings, family members, friends and caregivers come to terms with the loss of a child whether it be through miscarriage, stillborn loss, sudden infant death, and/or chronic childhood illness. They host support groups, mentoring programs and yearly memorial events.
(405) 778-4983
Kids’ Place (Edmond)
(405) 844-5437
Provides a safe and supportive environment for children as they mourn the death of a family member or friend.
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City
(918) 964-9990 (call or text Phil Holeman)
A support group for those surviving the crushing pain of the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Online Resources
There are many online resources available to people who are experiencing the pain and sorrow of grief in their lives, here are a few:
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Crisis, Grief, & Healing
Grief Share Recovery Support Groups
Journey of Hearts
M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)
Open to Hope
Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Guidebook for Grief Awareness & Understanding
Students Coping with Grief and Loss at School
Resources for Survivors of Suicide
Grief Resources for Children
Dougy.org
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
Sesame Street Helping Kids Grieve
We also have a LifeShare of Oklahoma Donor Family Support Group on Facebook. The purpose of this “private” group is to help members connect with and support one another along their grief journey. If you would like to be a member of this group, click here.
Support Groups
Tulsa Area
The Compassionate Friends
(918) 693-1914
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Family and Children's Services
Tulsa and Surrounding Communities
(918) 587-9471
Grief and Loss Counseling (also provided in Spanish).
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Tulsa area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
The Tristesse Center
2502 E 71st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 587-1200
Offers a variety of individual and group programs to help those of any age that are grieving.
Oklahoma City Area
Calm Waters
501 N. Walker, Suite 140, Oklahoma City
(405) 841-4800
A support center for children whose lives have been changed by death or divorce.
The Compassionate Friends
North Oklahoma City Chapter #1180
Mayflower Congregational Church
3901 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City
(405) 693-3955
E-mail: nokctcf@aol.com
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Crossroads Hospice
(405) 632-9631
Grief recovery outreach program/bereavement support.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Oklahoma City Metro area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
INTEGRIS Hospice
(405) 848-8884
Grief support groups at no cost to participants.
Kaleidoscope Grief Support (Norman)
Grief support for children and their families.
(405) 306-0052
Kids Joining Eternity - KJE (Edmond)
KJE is a group with the intent to help parents, siblings, family members, friends and caregivers come to terms with the loss of a child whether it be through miscarriage, stillborn loss, sudden infant death, and/or chronic childhood illness. They host support groups, mentoring programs and yearly memorial events.
(405) 778-4983
Kids’ Place (Edmond)
(405) 844-5437
Provides a safe and supportive environment for children as they mourn the death of a family member or friend.
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City
(918) 964-9990 (call or text Phil Holeman)
A support group for those surviving the crushing pain of the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Online Resources
There are many online resources available to people who are experiencing the pain and sorrow of grief in their lives, here are a few:
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Crisis, Grief, & Healing
Grief Share Recovery Support Groups
Journey of Hearts
M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)
Open to Hope
Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Guidebook for Grief Awareness & Understanding
Students Coping with Grief and Loss at School
Resources for Survivors of Suicide
Grief Resources for Children
Dougy.org
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
Sesame Street Helping Kids Grieve
