Upcoming Bereavement Support Group Offerings
Grief following the death of a central person in your life is one of the hardest things you will ever have to bear. It is painful, isolating, and often scary. To be newly bereaved in these unprecedented times of great uncertainty and fear is to have your grief compounded in ways one could never have imagined.
Our bereavement support groups are offered at no charge and assist individuals who may be dealing with issues of sadness, grief, depression, anger, guilt, or any other related feelings accompanying the death of a loved one. They are not therapy groups, but rather, support groups where individuals can share their feelings and experiences in a caring and safe environment.
Please note that, in our experience, having at least 2-3 months time between the loss of your loved one and starting a support group is important in order to find the group most helpful. If you would like bereavement support sooner, please call (207) 289-3640 or email us to schedule individual grief counseling until the timing is better to participate in a group. Thank you for understanding.
Hospice of Southern Maine offers some online bereavement support groups via Zoom. Zoom is a secure video-conferencing platform that Hospice of Southern Maine staff can use for virtual face-to-face conversations with patients and families. Zoom is free, and it can be used on your smartphone or your computer.
Our bereavement support groups can accommodate up to 12 people if held over Zoom and up to 8 if held in person. We ask that participants try to attend every session if possible.
We care about your loss and consider it a privilege to be of service.
Thursday Afternoon
Men's Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
June 8, 2023
Thursday Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Thursday Afternoon support group is designed to provide a safe space for men to learn and talk about their grief. It will meet in person on June 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. It will be facilitated by HSM chaplain Rev. David Carey.
This group is offered on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Participants are welcome to attend once or as many times as they'd like but we ask that they let us know ahead of time. To register, please email bereveament@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org.
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Grief 101: Education and Support for the Newly Bereaved
One-Day Session (Zoom)
June 14, 2023
Wednesday Evening: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Open to anyone within the first 6 months after their loss
Are you newly bereaved? Are you wondering if what you're feeling is normal or okay? Join us for a session to learn about grief and talk with others experiencing similar situations. Our typical groups are designed for those at least 2-3 months out from their loss, so this is an opportunity to learn a little more about grief and connect with others in the meantime.
This Wednesday Evening session will meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and be held online via Zoom. It will be facilitated by Taylor Watts-Hall and Maria McCann, experienced support group facilitators.
Please contact Taylor Watts-Hall at twatts-hall@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org for registration information.
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Thursday Afternoon
Men's Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
July 13, 2023
Thursday Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Thursday Afternoon support group is designed to provide a safe space for men to learn and talk about their grief. It will meet in person on July 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. It will be facilitated by HSM chaplain Rev. David Carey.
This group is offered on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Participants are welcome to attend once or as many times as they'd like but we ask that they let us know ahead of time. To register, please email bereveament@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org.
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Wednesday Evening
General Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
July 19, 2023 - August 23, 2023
Wednesday Evening: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Wednesday Evening session will meet for 6 Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM beginning on July 19, 2023 and ending on August 23, 2023. It will meet in person at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. This group will be facilitated by Kelly Blanchette, an experienced support group facilitator.
Please contact Kelly at kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3674 for registration information.
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Thursday Afternoon
Men's Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
August 10, 2023
Thursday Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Thursday Afternoon support group is designed to provide a safe space for men to learn and talk about their grief. It will meet in person on August 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. It will be facilitated by HSM chaplain Rev. David Carey.
This group is offered on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Participants are welcome to attend once or as many times as they'd like but we ask that they let us know ahead of time. To register, please email bereveament@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org.
