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All grief support programs listed are nondenominational, free of charge
and open to anyone in the community. Advance registration required for all groups.
Baldwin
On-Going Grief Support Group for Adults
3rd Monday of each month
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Hollister Senior Citizen Center
1505 Michigan Ave.
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-0321.
Living with Grief series
3rd Monday of each month
1 - 2:30 pm
Hollister Senior Citizen Center
1505 Michigan Ave.
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-3423.
Big Rapids
Grief Share Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan
400 Perry Street
Living with Grief
April 1 - April 29, five consecutive Tuesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan
400 Perry Street
To register, call Diane Snyder at (231)796-7371.
Cadillac
Living-On grief support group
Apr. 23 - May 28, 6 consecutive Wednesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan
932 N. Mitchell
To register, call Alicia Mannes at (231) 779-9570.
Living-On grief support group
2nd Tuesday of each month
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan
932 N. Mitchell
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 779-9570.
On-Going Grief Support Group for Adults
2nd Tuesday of each month
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan
932 N. Mitchell
Cedar Springs
Living with Grief series
Jan. 15 - Feb. 12, five consecutive Tuesdays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
The Springs Free Methodist Church
135 North Grant
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Fremont
Living with Grief series
May 1 - 29, five consecutive Thursdays
10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
539 E. Pine St.
To register, call Diane Snyder at (231)924-6123.
Grief Share Support Group
1st Wednesday of each month
3 - 4 p.m.
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
539 E. Pine St.
Grand Rapids
Living with Grief series
Jan. 10 - Feb. 7, five consecutive Thursdays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Parish Center
3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Jan. 17 - Feb. 14, five consecutive Thursdays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Salvation Army - in the library
1235 Fulton Street East
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Feb. 1 - 29, five consecutive Fridays
10 - 11:30 a.m.
St. John Vianney Church (in the Caring Place)
900 Floyd St. SW, Wyoming
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Mar. 18 - Apr. 5, five consecutive Tuesdays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Apr. 21 - May 19, five consecutive Mondays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalen Family Center
1213 52nd St. SE, Kentwood
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Adult Loss of a Parent
This group will provide an opportunity for adults who have lost a parent to share with others in a
supportive, caring, non-judgmental environment.
April 15 - May 6, four consecutive Tuesdays
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Ongoing Adult Grief Support Groups
The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment.
SPOUSE LOSS
Meets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7 - 8 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
LOSS-OF-CHILD SUPPORT GROUP
Meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday
5 - 6 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Renewal: A Journey into Healing and Self-Care
This on-going series will provide opportunities for people to participate in activities designed to nurture their spirits. Each meeting will focus on introducing participants to a new type of self-care strategy such as music therapy, progressive muscle relaxation, aromatherapy, or creative writing. People are encouraged to attend the sessions with an open mind and the goal of discovering or practicing new ways of caring for themselves.
Meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday starting in March
7 - 8 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Family Series
This program is designed to meet the needs
of the entire family. Each participant benefits from learning they are not
alone in their grief experience. Hearing how others live with grief and
expressing that through a variety of activities can be both comforting and
healing.
CHILDREN'S GROUP (AGES 6-12)
TEEN GROUP (AGES 13-17)
YOUNG ADULT GROUP (AGES 18-25)
ADULT GROUP
5 consecutive Tuesdays
Feb. 12 - Mar. 11
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Ongoing Loss-of-a-Spouse Group
The focus of this group is to express feelings and experiences
related to the loss in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment.
Meets twice a month on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7 - 8 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan's Grand Rapids office
1260 Ekhart NE
To register, call (616) 356-5258.
Lake City
On-Going Grief Support Group for Adults
3rd Wednesday of each month
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Baked Beans Coffee Shop
103 S. Main St.
Memorial Service
Thursday, May 22
7 p.m.
Belle Oakes Living Center
2353 S. Lachonce Rd.
Lakeview
Grief Support Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Lakeview Community Wellness Center
423 Lincoln
Ludington
Adult Support Group
4th Monday of each month
Hospice of Michigan office
5177 W. US-10, Ludington
To register, call
Lori Longmore at (231) 845-0321.
Living with Grief series
April 1 - May 6, six consecutive Tuesdays
5:30 - 7 pm
Hospice of Michigan office
5177 W. US-10, Ludington
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-3423.
4th Monday of each month
Noon - 1:30 pm
Hospice of Michigan office
5177 W. US-10, Ludington
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-3423.
Manistee
Adult Grief Support Group
2nd Monday of each month
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Briny Building
50 Filer St, Suite #210
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-0321.
Living with Grief series
April 2 - May 7, six consecutive Wednesdays
5:30 - 7 pm
Briny Building
50 Filer St, Suite #210
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-3423.
2nd Monday of each month
1 - 2:30 pm
Briny Building
50 Filer St, Suite #210
To register, call Lori Longmore at (231) 845-3423.
Muskegon
Living-On grief support group
3rd Wednesday of every month
4 - 6 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan office
2116 Apple Ave.
To register, call Jan Smith at (231) 777-5509.
Traverse City
On-Going Grief Support Group for Adults
3rd Tuesday of each month, beginning in April
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Please call (231) 779-9570 for information.
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