Find a Grief Support Group

Grief Support Groups and Resources

HopeHealth is committed to provide you with the support you need. We invite you to join any of our many specialty and general groups for adults, children and healthcare providers. See our comprehensive offering here.

Looking for helpful tips to guide you on your grief journey? View our grief support blogs or read through our grief support readings library.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at (888) 528-9077.

Two silhouette men pushing broken heart with sunlight and blue sky , Valentine 's day concept.

Looking for caregiver support groups? We offer a general caregiver support group, as well as a dementia-specific group and Parkinson's-specific group. Click here to access our caregiver support groups.

Grief Support Group Offerings

HopeHealth’s support groups are open to anyone in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts community who had endured a loss within the last two years. We also welcome anyone who has had a loved one on our service, regardless of where you live.

General Grief Support Groups (Virtual & In-Person)

These groups are open to anyone who has lost a loved one and is in need of support.

VIRTUAL GROUPS

Wednesdays • 3:30 - 5 p.m. ET
May 7, 14; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

Thursdays • 5:30 – 7 p.m. ET
May 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28

To register for a virtual group, email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected.

IN-PERSON GROUPS

Capacity for in-person meetings is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org.

Second & Fourth Tuesday of the month • 10 – 11:30 a.m. (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
HopeHealth, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI
May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 12, 26

Third Tuesday of the month • 2:30 – 4 p.m. (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
HopeHealth, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI
May 20; June 17; July 15; August 19

Tuesdays (biweekly) • 3 – 4:30 p.m. (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
HopeHealth, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA
May 13, 27; June 3,17; July 1, 15; August 5, 19

Thursdays (biweekly in May/monthly in summer) • 5 – 6:30 p.m.
HopeHealth, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI
May 8, 22; June 12; July 10; August 7

Thursdays (biweekly) • 2 – 3:30 p.m. (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
The Seasons, 5 Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI
May 1, 15; 29; June 12, 26; July 10, 31; August 14, 28

Loss of Spouse/Life Partner Support Groups (Virtual & In-Person)

The loss of a spouse or life partner can be a devastating experience leaving you feeling isolated from the world at large, but you are not alone. Join others who have experienced a similar grief experience for mutual support and comfort.

VIRTUAL GROUPS

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the password. All meetings are password protected.

Tuesdays • 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. No meetings in August.

Wednesdays • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
Session 3: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7

May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27

Thursdays • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
Session 3: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8

May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursdays • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
Session 3: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8

May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28

IN-PERSON GROUP

Capacity for in-person meetings is limited to 15 participants and masks may be required. Registration is required. To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org.

Wednesdays (monthly) • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
27 Pilgrim Pkwy, Warwick, RI 02888

June 18; July 16; August 13

Loss of Parent Support Groups (Virtual)

This group is for anyone experiencing the loss of a parent.

Mondays (monthly) • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET
April 7; May 5; June 9; July 7; August 11

Mondays (biweekly) • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
May 12; June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August 11, 25

Wednesdays • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET (This group is currently full/closed for registration.)
June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16; August 6, 13, 20, 27

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected.

Loss of Adult Child Support Group (Virtual)

Loss of Young Child Support Group (Virtual)

Young Adult Grief Support Group (Virtual)

Young Adult Loss of Parent Support Group (Virtual)

Children's Grief Support Group (Virtual)

This group is for children aged 6-12 years old who have experienced the loss of a loved one. In this group, children will connect through art-focused activities facilitated by a grief counselor. Mindfulness techniques will be introduced and space for discussion will be provided.

VIRTUAL

First Tuesday of the monthly • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

June 3; July 1; August 5

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the password. All meetings are password protected.

Teen Grief Support Group (Virtual)

This group is for teens aged 13-17 years old who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to connect through art-focused and mindfulness techniques facilitated by a grief counselor. A safe space is created to discuss their grief.

Second Tuesday of the month • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

May 13; June 10; July 8; August 12

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the password. All meetings are password protected.

Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing Support Group (Virtual)

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that engages posture, everyday movement, the breath and mindful, focused awareness. In practicing together, participants can foster a deeper sense of the present moment, reduce stress and anxiety and find deeper meaning after the death of a loved one.

Thursdays • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;June 5, 12,19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected.

Soulful Signs (Virtual)

This gathering explores the continued relationships with loved ones who have passed. This group includes a supportive and non-judgmental discussion about ways in which loved ones are communicating with us along with helpful tips and guidance to stay connected to them. For some, maintaining and nurturing these relationships are instrumental in healing from the pain of loss.

Tuesdays (biweekly) • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ET
May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected.

LGBTQ+ Grief Support Group (Virtual)

Led by a specially trained facilitator, this group provides a safe, confidential and supportive setting for individuals experiencing grief related to loss.

Mondays (biweekly) • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET
May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25

To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org. Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected.

Equine Grief Support Group (In-Person)

In these outdoor groups, participants interact with and observe trained therapy horses. Horses are highly sensitive to human emotions. They mirror our feelings and provide us with feedback and insight about ourselves when we work with them. Interactions with these gentle creatures can rebuild trust and help us process difficult emotions in a non-verbal way.

NOTE: Pre-registration is required.

Stony Creek Farm
Swansea, MA
Second Thursday of the month
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
May 8; June 12; July 10; August 14

Faith Hill Farm *This group is currently full/closed for registration.*
2056 Division Road, East Greenwich, RI
Second Friday of the month
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
May 9; June 13, July 11, August 8

To register, please contact The Center for Hope & Healing at (888) 528-9077 or by email.

Online Grief Support Forums

Below is a list of online grief support forums that may help during this time*:

Forum

Grief Healing Discussions Group

*HopeHealth is not affiliated with these forums.

Find a Grief Support Group

Grief Support Groups and Resources

Grief Support Group Offerings

Online Grief Support Forums

How Can We Help? Contact us at CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org.