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Meeting with others who are in the same situation offers a unique opportunity to share feelings and gain valuable tips. Some groups meet for a set number of weeks, others are drop-in. Check for daytime and evening offerings. As a rule, support groups are offered free of charge, however you should call ahead to find out the particulars.
A Look at Grief
308-381-6143
Look at grief is divided into two sessions. One class is to help adults understand childhood grief and the second is understanding adolescent grief. The classes include the major factors that influence child adolescent response to the death of a loved one, potential inhibitors of the expression of grief, and the adult's obstacles to communicate with children.
Adult Grief Class
308-381-6143
This 5-week class is offered to adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Classes are open to anyone in the community.
Bereaved Parents Support Group
308-398-5487
Support group offered to parents who have experienced a death of a child. Contact Saint Francis Medical Center Hospice for other details.
Compassionate Friends
National office 630-990-0010, or toll-free 877-969-0010
Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization with local chapters, offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. The group is run by "seasoned grievers" who reach out to the newly bereaved. National website includes link to chat room and online brochure for siblings, as well as the ability to find out current contact information for the chapter leader in our county (rotates).
P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
Friends in Need (SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
308-389-4656 or 308-583-2046
For parents who have experienced a miscarriage or death of an infant/child. Meets on a one-to-one basis with the parent. Call for information.
Getting Through the Holidays
308-381-6143
Support for those who have lost a loved one as the holiday season approaches.
GriefNet.org
A national website with over 47 facilitated e-mail support groups covering topics such as loss of a parent, loss of a spouse/partner, loss of sibling or friend, spiritual aspects of loss, etc. Each topic has subtopics, such as young widowed, widowed with children, grief moving on…Enjoy the flexibility of 24 hour a day, 7 day a week access. Some people often find the anonymity of an internet support group more healing.
http://www.griefnet.org
Growing Through Grief
308-389-6002 or Toll Free: 800-228-0417
For those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Tabitha Health Care Services offers an eight-week series. Call for session dates and locations.
Inside Talk
308-381-6143
Children are often referred to as the forgotten mourners. They grieve but are not given the opportunity to express their feelings. Inside Talk provides bereaved children the freedom to express grief in a safe environment without fear of judgement, isolation or abandonment. "Inside Talk" provides a variety of ways to assist the child in the expression of his/her grief.
Men's Luncheon
308-398-5487
Men who have experienced the death of loved one. Good food and support.
Next Step
308-398-5487
Very effective support group offered to adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Pregnancy Loss Program
308-398-5545
For parents who have experienced a loss with miscarriage, ectopic, tubal, stillborn or early newborn stage.
Teen Talk
308-381-6143
Adolescent grief class that helps the teen explore the uniqueness of grief and helps the individual to become familiar with the needs of mourning. Groups at High School and Jr High levels. Call for class times and locations.
Theos
308-384-6957 or 308-382-3755 or 308-382-6738
Self help support group for the widowed. Call for meeting times and locations.
Thumpy
308-381-6143
Thumpy is an effective puppet show that helps children understand their own feeling of grief.
Women's Luncheon
308-398-5487
Individuals sharing a meal with others who have experienced a loss. Contact Saint Francis Medical Center Hospice for more information.
Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Grand Island Coalition for End of Life Care. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website. |
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