# Virtual Grief Support — COVID19 PeerLed Support Groups

> Free virtual grief support groups, journaling, and community sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by My Grief Angels Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-grief-support/id1553149518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [My Grief Angels Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492328259)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-grief-support/id1553149518/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Grief Support?

The free "Virtual Grief Support" app was created by a team of virtual volunteers from the non-profit My Grief Angels - MyGriefAngels.org in memory of the over 500,000 that have passed on in the United States and to honor and support their families and friends.

Back in 2014, My Grief Angels created the first proximity-based mobile app to enable people to create their own local grief support networks. The award-winning app was downloaded thousands of time by people worldwide, but because of the many technological changes since it was launched, and the new timely needs of the millions grieving the loss of loved ones to or during the pandemic, a new team of volunteers worked tirelessly to conceive, develop and launch the new "Virtual Grief Support" app.

The app features include:

1. Free Peer-led Virtual Grief Support Groups by Type of Loss Experienced.  In the app, users will be able to join the groups of their choice, register for weekly virtual meetings, review the calendar of all meetings scheduled, and continue talking with their group members after the virtual sessions are over via group-specific chat spaces. 

2. Directory of Other Virtual Group Support Groups - In case, the My Grief Angels' free peer-led groups are filled to capacity, users will be able to access a directory of other virtual groups by type of loss experienced, specific groups and locations. 

3. Grief Journal - Many in the My Grief Angels' online community of people grieving, have found the creation of their own grief journal as a helpful tool in their grieving process, and the app will enable to write their daily grief journal here and then save to their phones.  The data from the journals must be downloaded to their phone before logging off the app or it will be lost. The data from the journals cannot be saved on the app to respect each user's privacy.

4. General Chat Space - While each virtual group has its own chat space per type of loss, users will also have access to a general chat space for times when there are no users in their own groups' chat spaces. 

5. Families' Grief Stories - The team of volunteers that worked on the app wanted all of us to remember and share the real stories of some of the many families that faced and are continuing to face unimaginable grief caused by the pandemic. 

6. Your Story Video-Uploader - The app enables users to help others grieving by sharing their own grief journeys and specifically what they found most helpful in their grieving process.  The collected videos will be compiled by type of loss experienced and shared with future app users as an additional support resource. 

7. New Grieving Processes - The pandemic has not only caused millions of deaths worldwide, but it has also changed the grieving processes and support resources available to the millions grieving those unexpected and very painful personal losses.  In this section of the app, the latest information and research on how our grief journeys are being impacted is shared.

8. The Grief MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) - An Online Course on Grief. The online course's information, curriculum, reviews and access to the two platforms where users can take the free course on "How Grief Can Kill or Empower Us" is provided to users in this section.

9. Grief Groups - For users not able or comfortable in using the free video-based grief support groups shared in this app, access to My Grief Angels' Online Group, and to Option B groups(one of the country's largest Online Grief Support Groups} is also provided here as another alternative.  

10. News & Information - The latest information and tweets on Grief, Grief Research and Grief Into Action examples are shared daily in this section of the app

The Virtual Grief Support App is not a replacement for professional mental health/therapists and grief support counselors, and it is strongly suggested that users seek that help prior to using the app and joining these peer-led virtual grief support groups.

## Key features

- Peer-led virtual grief support groups
- Group-specific chat spaces
- Directory of other virtual support groups
- Grief journal with local saving
- General chat space
- Families' grief stories
- Video uploader for grief journeys

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-grief-support/id1553149518/reviews.md

### 1/5 — If I could do 0 I would

*2024-09-24*

I installed the app and when I tried to login via google, a msg popup asks if I’m 21. No matter what I select, view the agreement, ok, cancel. Nothing happens and I cane get in the app.

### 1/5 — Crashes.all links broken

*2023-08-24*

Took my picture, name, email and crashed. Safari said page invalid. On sign up , said my email was used, on password reset, app “something went wrong”…if this was a real app it is not any more….scary.. no way to remove my data or picture, last thing I need right in my grief.

### 5/5 — Virtual Grief Support

*2021-03-03*

This app and the resources it provides as well as the people I’ve met have been a source of comfort during my very difficult grieving journey. If there are times where you are not up to talking to anyone over video, you can join the chat or write in the journal. There are many resources available that can help anyone grieving. Thank you to My Grief Angels for putting this app together.

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2021-03-02*

Excellent source in challenging times.

### 5/5 — An App for Those in Need

*2021-03-02*

For anyone struggling with loss over this difficult time this app can connect you with grief groups who will support you in your time of need.

### 5/5 — Needed this

*2021-02-28*

Thank you

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2021-02-26*

So many of us have been needing a tool like this app. I love the various groups and that I can write notes to my mom and they are saved in a safe folder. I look forward to sharing with countless others who are on the same grieving journey.

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Grief Support

### What is Virtual Grief Support?

Virtual Grief Support is a free app designed to connect individuals with peer-led virtual support groups based on their type of loss. It also offers a grief journal and a space to share personal stories and videos to aid in the grieving process.

### Is Virtual Grief Support free to use?

Yes, Virtual Grief Support is completely free to use. It was developed by volunteers from the non-profit My Grief Angels and does not have any associated costs for users.

### What types of support groups are available on Virtual Grief Support?

The app offers free peer-led virtual grief support groups categorized by the type of loss experienced. Users can join groups, register for weekly meetings, and communicate with group members.

### How does the grief journal feature work in Virtual Grief Support?

The grief journal allows users to write daily entries about their grieving process. It's important to note that journal data must be downloaded to your phone before logging off, as it cannot be saved within the app to protect user privacy.

### Can I connect with other users outside of my specific support group on Virtual Grief Support?

Yes, in addition to group-specific chat spaces, Virtual Grief Support provides a general chat space where users can connect when their own group chats are inactive.

### What devices is Virtual Grief Support available on?

Virtual Grief Support is available on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Virtual Grief Support updated?

The app was last updated on February 24, 2021, with its initial release also on February 24, 2021. Further update frequency information is not provided.

### What is the age rating for Virtual Grief Support?

Virtual Grief Support has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-02-24

No release notes.

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