Grief Support Groups

Our bereavement support groups are offered at no charge and are open to all grieving adults, whether or not your significant person received care from Hospice of Southern Maine.

Our support groups offer a safe space to share feelings and experiences relating to loss and grief. Groups can accommodate up to 12 people and run for 6–8 weeks.

We do recommend that individuals wait 2–3 months after the loss of a significant person to join a group. If you would like bereavement support sooner, please contact us to schedule an individual support session or join an upcoming Grief 101 group session.

Grief 101: Education and Support for the Newly Bereaved

Tuesday
September 9, 2025
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Maria McCann

Are you newly bereaved? Are you wondering if what you’re feeling is normal or ok? 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 bit more about grief and connect with others in the meantime.

To register or questions, please contact:
Maria McCann, Bereavement Support Counselor
mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
207-289-3673

Bereaved Parents Group

Tuesday evenings
September 16–October 14, 2025
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074

This group is for parents who have lost a child at any age. This group will be a safe space to share your grief with others who are on a similar journey, to be supported, and to learn from each other and an experienced support group facilitator.

To register or questions, please contact:
Kelly Blanchette, Bereavement Services Manager
kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
207-289-3674

General Bereavement Support Groups

Wednesdays
September 10–October 15
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Taylor Watts-Hall, Bereavement Support Counselor
To register or questions, please contact:
twatts-hall@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or 207-289-3671

Thursdays
October 16–November 20
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Maria McCann, Bereavement Services Counselor
To register or questions, please contact: mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or 207-289-3673