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Training Opportunities in July 2020
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Dec
3
Thu
Dec 3 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
4
Fri
Dec 4 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
5
Sat
Dec 5 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
6
Sun
Dec 6 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
Dec
7
Mon
Dec 7 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
8
Tue
Dec 8 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
Willamette Valley Hospice – Online Children’s Bereavement Support Group – Tuesdays
Join us for a 6-week online Children’s Bereavement Support Group. The group will meet online on Tuesdays, July 14th through August 18th.
- 6-8 year olds, 45 minutes from 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
- 9-12 year olds, 45-60 minutes from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
- Teens, 13 and up, 45-60 minutes from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
Registration:
To register – call 503.588.3600 and ask for the Bereavement Department
Contacts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site: http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
9
Wed
Dec 9 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Adults 18+ Grief and Support Group Wednesday
Wednesday from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
To Join the meeting click here: Click Here Chttps://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2f_%23%2fl%2fmeetup-
Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Grieving Adults Support Groups – Wednesday Evenings
For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community.
Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec
10
Thu
Dec 10 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Peer Bereavement Support Group
For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Thursdays, 10am-11am PST / 1pm-2pm EST (60 minutes).
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh2v9gnz121f0f76&oseq=&c=&ch=
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec 10 @ 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Drop In Grief Support Group for Adults
Thursdays from 12:15 pm-1:30 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
To Join the meeting click here: Click Here https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2f_%23%2fl%2fmeetup-
Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
11
Fri
Dec 11 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
12
Sat
Dec 12 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
13
Sun
Dec 13 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
Dec
14
Mon
Dec 14 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
15
Tue
Dec 15 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
Willamette Valley Hospice – Online Children’s Bereavement Support Group – Tuesdays
Join us for a 6-week online Children’s Bereavement Support Group. The group will meet online on Tuesdays, July 14th through August 18th.
- 6-8 year olds, 45 minutes from 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
- 9-12 year olds, 45-60 minutes from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
- Teens, 13 and up, 45-60 minutes from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
Registration:
To register – call 503.588.3600 and ask for the Bereavement Department
Contacts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site: http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
16
Wed
Dec 16 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Adults 18+ Grief and Support Group Wednesday
Wednesday from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
To Join the meeting click here: Click Here Chttps://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2f_%23%2fl%2fmeetup-
Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Grieving Adults Support Groups – Wednesday Evenings
For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community.
Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec
17
Thu
Dec 17 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Peer Bereavement Support Group
For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Thursdays, 10am-11am PST / 1pm-2pm EST (60 minutes).
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh2v9gnz121f0f76&oseq=&c=&ch=
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec 17 @ 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Drop In Grief Support Group for Adults
Thursdays from 12:15 pm-1:30 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
To Join the meeting click here: Click Here https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2f_%23%2fl%2fmeetup-
Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Seasons Hospice / Center for Grief Education and Support (CGES) presents
Coffee & Conversation Group (Virtual Online Format)
These gatherings provide ongoing opportunities for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to share with others who have also experienced loss. This group meets two times per month with morning and evening groups.
3rd Thursdays @ 4pm-6pm PST / 6pm-7pm CST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
4th Wednesdays @ 7am-8am PST / 9am-10am CST / 10am-11am EST (60 minutes)
To register or for more information about this group please email:
Website:
https://www.seasonshospice.org/
Coffee & Conversations Page:
https://www.seasonshospice.org/calendar-admin/2020/coffee-conversation-group-g3lxd
Dec
18
Fri
Dec 18 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
19
Sat
Dec 19 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
20
Sun
Dec 20 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
Dec
21
Mon
Dec 21 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
22
Tue
Dec 22 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
Willamette Valley Hospice – Online Children’s Bereavement Support Group – Tuesdays
Join us for a 6-week online Children’s Bereavement Support Group. The group will meet online on Tuesdays, July 14th through August 18th.
- 6-8 year olds, 45 minutes from 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
- 9-12 year olds, 45-60 minutes from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
- Teens, 13 and up, 45-60 minutes from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
Registration:
To register – call 503.588.3600 and ask for the Bereavement Department
Contacts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site: http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
23
Wed
Dec 23 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Seasons Hospice / Center for Grief Education and Support (CGES) presents
Coffee & Conversation Group (Virtual Online Format)
These gatherings provide ongoing opportunities for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to share with others who have also experienced loss. This group meets two times per month with morning and evening groups.
3rd Thursdays @ 4pm-6pm PST / 6pm-7pm CST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
4th Wednesdays @ 7am-8am PST / 9am-10am CST / 10am-11am EST (60 minutes)
To register or for more information about this group please email:
Website:
https://www.seasonshospice.org/
Coffee & Conversations Page:
https://www.seasonshospice.org/calendar-admin/2020/coffee-conversation-group-g3lxd
Dec 23 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Adults 18+ Grief and Support Group Wednesday
Wednesday from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
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Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Grieving Adults Support Groups – Wednesday Evenings
For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community.
Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec
24
Thu
Dec 24 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Peer Bereavement Support Group
For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Thursdays, 10am-11am PST / 1pm-2pm EST (60 minutes).
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh2v9gnz121f0f76&oseq=&c=&ch=
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec 24 @ 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Drop In Grief Support Group for Adults
Thursdays from 12:15 pm-1:30 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
To Join the meeting click here: Click Here https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2f_%23%2fl%2fmeetup-
Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
25
Fri
Dec 25 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
26
Sat
Dec 26 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
27
Sun
Dec 27 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
Dec
28
Mon
Dec 28 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec
29
Tue
Dec 29 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
Willamette Valley Hospice – Online Children’s Bereavement Support Group – Tuesdays
Join us for a 6-week online Children’s Bereavement Support Group. The group will meet online on Tuesdays, July 14th through August 18th.
- 6-8 year olds, 45 minutes from 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
- 9-12 year olds, 45-60 minutes from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
- Teens, 13 and up, 45-60 minutes from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
Registration:
To register – call 503.588.3600 and ask for the Bereavement Department
Contacts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site: http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec
30
Wed
Dec 30 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Willamette Valley Hospice – Grief Support and Services
Online Adults 18+ Grief and Support Group Wednesday
Wednesday from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm PST (75 minutes)
Willamette Valley Hospice offers experienced bereavement support to anyone in our community who has faced the recent death of a loved one – whether or not they used our hospice services. We understand the challenges and struggles involved in making the journey through grief. No one should have to face the journey alone.
Drop-in support groups are available to anyone seeking support after the death of a loved one. There is no commitment to attend a specific number of sessions or specific sessions. Trained facilitators lead groups.
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Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/253966092332966/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteValleyHospice/
Web Site:http://www.wvh1.net/contact-us.html#
Phone: 1-503-588-3600
Dec 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MHAW (Mental Health and Wellness Association) presents this series of Bereavement Support groups for COVID-19 Loss Survivors.
NOTE: Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
FREE – MHAW Grieving Adults Support Groups – Wednesday Evenings
For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community.
Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST (60 minutes)
Questions?
Call Alexis Rodgers at 631-471-7242 x1315 or arodgers@mhaw.org.
or Contact Yvonne Lyon at 516-350-7217 or ylyon@mhanc.org
Website:
Register:
NOTE: After registration, you should receive a link and/or email with instructions to access the secure online ZOOM meetings.
More about the MHAW COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups:
Excerpt(s) from
Last viewed online 2020 May 15:
People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians. No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.
That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Details can be found at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.
The “COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group” initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.
Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.
“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma. “We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.”
“The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County. “Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”
Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.
The group categories are:
Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.
Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.
Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.
Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment. Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Interested parties may register at www.bereavement.mhaw.org.
About the Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.
MHAW dates back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
MHAW is committed to the core practice values of empowerment, hope, opportunity, and cultural competence. All of the agency’s direct service workers are trained in the importance of addressing health from trauma-informed and whole person perspectives with enriched understanding of the social and economic conditions that contribute to physical and mental health and substance abuse.
MHAW’s Mental Health HelpLine can be reached at 631-471-7242 ext. 2. Their web address is www.mhaw.org.
Dec
31
Thu
Dec 31 all-day
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors presents
A Moderated Online Forum
Welcome to a place of healing & remembrance.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide,
you are not alone.
We believe no suicide loss survivor should go without support.
This moderated online forum operates like a 24/7 support group – overseen by a mental health prof. and trained team of moderators. We have more than 18,000 members and specific forums for loss type and survivor experiences.
Many support group leaders use our online forum as a supplement to their regular meetings.
Website:
Online Forum:
https://forum.allianceofhope.org/
Find a Support Group:
https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/
Additional information:
Since 2008, the Alliance of Hope has been working to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors.
- Every 40 seconds, someones dies by suicide, leaving 6-8 loved ones grieving devastating loss.
- In the U.S., 45 million people have survived suicide loss.
- Every day, thousands of people seek support after suicide.
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Video by Founder, Ronnie S. Walker, loss survivor and licensed clinical mental health counselor in Chicago
External links:
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL — For those who want to start a support group, our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled this guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide: Pathways to Hope by Friends for Survival (PDF)
AFSP (AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION) — Search Support Group Directory online: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (UK) — Find Local Support Groups: https://uksobs.org/we-can-help/local-support-groups/find/
SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS – TAPS (TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS): https://www.taps.org/suicide
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief support groups are now meeting online, so you can get the support you need from the safety of your own home. We are launching our new Summer Support series, which will cover topics including COVID-19 & Grief, Anxiety & Grief, Dealing with Loneliness, Establishing a New Life in Your Grief.
GriefShare is a faith-based 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.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like. GriefShare groups have a 13 week cycle, but you are welcome to begin attending at any session. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any videos you have not seen.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Find a GriefShare support group or event near you.
Visit: https://www.griefshare.org/
Free daily email encouragement! Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.
Website:
Daily Emails:
https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/griefshare
GriefShare
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588-1739
Phone
- 800-395-5755 (US and Canada)
- 919-562-2112 (International)
- 919-562-2114 (Fax)
- Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm PST
- info@griefshare.org
Dec 31 all-day
Oregon Senior Peer Outreach
Older Adult Telephone Support
“No Need To Go It Alone”
Oregon Senior Peer Outreach offers friendly weekly calls to older adults who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, sadness, grief or loss. This year has been exceptionally challenging for seniors, and our trained senior peers are ready to share their hope and connection!
In every county of the state, we are offering “Holiday Connection Calls!” Our friendly trained senior peer supporters will provide a reliable weekly call to listen, learn and share with you through the fall and winter holidays.
Please let us know you would like our service by calling 1-833-736-4676
or
make a referral online using our Senior Outreach Online Referral Form
Senior Outreach Online Referral Form (CLICK HERE!!!)
If an older adult lives in an OSPO County (Washington, Clatsop, Columbia or Tillamook), we can offer long-term peer partnerships! These weekly calls have proven results of reducing loneliness.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Peers reach out to seniors that feel lonely.
The Oregon Senior Peer Outreach Telephone Service is now accepting referrals from ALL Oregon counties! This peer support program has been designed to increase the well-being of Oregon Seniors (55+) who live in the rural and frontier counties and has now expanded to serve all Oregon older adults who are suffering from COVID isolation. A team of experienced Senior Peer Support staff place weekly calls to connect with isolated Seniors to reduce the health impacts of loneliness and social isolation.
Program leadership is provided by CCS Staff members:
- Sharon Kuehn, Oregon Warmline/Senior Peer Outreach Program Manager
- Todd Trautner, Oregon Senior Peer Outreach Program Supervisor
- Mark Fisher, Oregon Senior Peer Outreach Program Supervisor
Our team of experienced Senior Peer Supporters place weekly telephone calls to elders (55+) in Oregon who want a caring, compassionate friend to talk with. We understand some of the unique challenges of growing older and spending too much time alone. Let us provide a caring, personal connection!
Our goal is to connect with our participants, to listen, and to discover together how we can make sense of our experiences and to find and share hope. We understand that everyone has a unique worldview. Our Senior Peer Supporters are people who have experienced life challenges – including big feelings, voices, visions, trauma, and addictions. Now that we are moving into our golden years, we feel that there is no need to go it alone!
Referrals for persons who may benefit from the new service can be made by filling out the Referral Request form located below, or by calling us at:
1-833-736-4676 (1-833-SeniorOutreach)
Seniors who are 55+ and who:
- Live in Oregon
- who may feel isolated and lonely
- and are interested in receiving weekly phone calls from another senior to build a mutually supportive relationship
Qualifying Seniors and/or persons with physical disabilities will be served. Once our service capacity is reached, a waiting list will be developed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Us:
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Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/
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