Griefbrain

A resource for those grieving the loss of a loved one

Free Videoconferencing Options

While grief support groups have been temporarily discontinued due to the Coronavirus outbreak, there are a variety of free videoconferencing tools available online to schedule group meetings. Here are two recommendations.

Note: Zoom and Skype require having either the participants' email addresses or phone numbers to host calls or meetings. These would be collected by the facilitator of the group.

Zoom: Zoom is a free videoconferencing tool with easy-to-understand instructions and tutorials. It's easiest to go directly to the Zoom site and create an account. This option works better than the current Zoom app. You can host, schedule, or join a meeting. You can also hold instant meetings by sharing your link and personal meeting ID with participants. Click here to create a free Zoom account.

Skype: Similar to Zoom, Skype is a videoconferencing tool for scheduling meetings or calls. Click here to download the Skype app.