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

Wednesday
June 11, 2025
5:00 PM–7:00 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

After the Death of a Parent: Bereavement Support Group for Younger Adults

Thursday evenings
May 22–June 12, 2025
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074

This group is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 who has experienced the death of a parent. 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:
Taylor Watts-Hall, Bereavement Support Counselor
twatts-hall@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
207-289-3671

General Bereavement Support Groups

Wednesdays
June 4–July 9 (in person)
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

Tuesdays
June 24–July 29 (in person)
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Kelly Blanchette, Bereavement Services Manager
To register or questions, please contact: kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or 207-289-3674