Support for Grief

It doesn't matter how old or young a person may be, no one likes to be told that they have a problem. Keep a close eye on your little ones - if you see that they are having difficulty coping with their grief, take the burden on your own shoulders and say, "I'm having a real hard time with the loss of your father. I feel like I need to go to a counseling and support group but I don't want to go alone. I feel very close to you; would you please go with me?" They then feel like they are doing you the favor - you get them in for counseling and you get to go with them.

HOW TO FIND A SUPPORT GROUP
First of all, we recommend going to your church and checking with your bishop, your priest, or your minister. Many churches already have in place, grief support groups with people you already know and trust.

Local Grief Support Groups

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NANCY HINDS HOSPICE • 2490 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711 • (559) 248-8579
www.hindshospice.org

     Circle of Friends • Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • NO CHARGE

            Angel Babies

            Children 3-12 years old

            Teen Group 12-18 years old

     Loss of Partner or Spouse • Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • One time fee of $25 per person

     Loss of Parent / Sibling • Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • One time fee of $25 per person

     Senior Loss of Partner or Spouse • Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • One time fee of $25 per person

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OPTIMAL HOSPICE • 7444 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, California 93720 • (559) 320-4000
www.optimalcares.com

Grief Support • Monday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • NO CHARGE

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ST. AGNES HOSPICE • 6729 N. Willow, Suite 103, Fresno, California 93710 • (559) 450-5600
www.trinityhealthathome.org › saint-agnes-home-health-and-hospice-fresno

Footsteps • Ages 4-18 • Call for Date & Time • (559) 450-5608 • NO CHARGE

Life After Loss • Ages 18 & over • Call for Date & Time • (559) 450-5600 • NO CHARGE

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE • 2585 E. Perrin Ave., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720 • (559) 322-5877
www.fresnosos.org/

Grief Support Websites

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CRISIS, GRIEF AND HEALING
www.webhealing.com

This is the first interactive grief website on the internet, it offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.

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GRIEF NET

https://griefnet.org/

With nearly 50 internet support groups plus a wide range of online resources, GriefNet provides support for those dealing with all types of loss.

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KIDS AID

www.kidsaid.com

GriefNet's companion site, kidsaid.com, helps children and their parents deal with grief and loss in an appropriate and safe environment.

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