Grief Support

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.

BELOW ARE LOCAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS:

     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

     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

     ST. AGNES HOSPICE  •  6729 N. Willow, Suite 103, Fresno, California  93710  •  (559) 450-5600

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

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

     www.fresnosos.org

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.

GriefNet      

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.

KidsAid

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.