Grief Support
Grief Support
The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.
General
At Home Care:
- In person group starting February 2022.
- Register by contacting Carson at 804-358-3480
- Meets monthly at Bliley’s (3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230) on the first Wednesday of the month.
Bon Secours Hospice – Bereavement Services:
- Zoom.
- April 19-May 24, 2022; Tuesdays from 3:30-5 pm
- Register by contacting bereavement@bshsi.org or 804-433-4710
Crater Community Hospice Grief Support Workshop:
- Meets every Wednesday from January 26th - March 2nd from 5pm - 6:30pm; Chesterfield Community Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838
Eunice’s Circle of Friends:
- (3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230)
- Virtually and in person
- Monthly; 4th Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm at Care Advantage, 10041 Midlothian Turnpike, N. Chesterfield
- mailto:ecf@careadvantageinc.com ; (804) 323-9464
Full Circle Grief Center:
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- Journeying Through Grief – educational workshop with specific topics and discussion
- Second Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm on zoom
- February 9: Anxiety After Loss. March 9: Guilt as Part of Your Grief.
- To register, contact Elizabeth Bennett at elizabeth@fullcirclegc.org
- Conversations About Grief – specialty topics for grievers or professionals
- Post-Traumatic Growth: Tuesday, January 25 from 6-7 pm on zoom
- Register at https://fullcirclegc.org/conversations-about-grief/
- Questions, contact Holly Hamilton at 804.912.2947, ext.109 or holly@fullcirclegc.org
Grief Share – 13 week, Christian based:
- https://www.griefshare.org/
- In-person group begins Sunday, January 30th
- Meets every Sunday from 2-4pm for 13 weeks at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Road
- 804-559-8070
- Southside, Peggy’s group
- January 10 to April 11, 2022
- Mondays from 7-9 pm in person
- Stony Point Church, 2330 Buford Road (Bon Air)
- Register through griefshare.org and type zip to find the class
- Call Peggy at 804-301-4166
- Another Grief Share group: St. Paul’s Baptist (predominantly African American Church), https://www.myspbc.org/services/bereavement
- Another GriefShare group: Nayar Healthcare and Hospice Bereavement Groups “Sharing our Grief”
- Alternating Thursdays starting January 20 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom
- For more information about Grief Share, including Nayar’s zoom group and in person options near you, please contact Chaplain David Cummings, dcummings@nhc.life or Chaplain Gina Maio, gmaio@nhc.life or Nayar Hospice offices, 804.330.5433
- Another Grief Share group: Woodlake United Methodist Church in Midlothian
- Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm; January 27-March 31, 2022; in person
- Contact Jill Perrin at jperrin@woodlakeumc.org; more info on the Grief Share web site
Hospice of Virginia:
- Meets every Thursday from 3-4:30PM beginning January 13th - March 17th (no meeting on February 24th). To register contact vpowell@addus.com
James River Hospice:
- MWinter 2021-22 group facilitated by Rev. Dr. Rick Helein atrhelein@jamesriverhh.com
- Drop in group via zoom
Journey Christian Church’s ‘Chapter 4’ group:
- MMeets from 12:00pm-2:00pm on the second Saturday of every month on the Journey Campus. click to register.
St. John Neumann Church (Powhatan):
- https://www.sjnpowhatan.org/ministry/pastoral-associate/bereavement-ministry
- 804-598-3754
- First Sunday of the month after the 11 am mass
- Periodic bereavement groups
Resilience Counseling (Glen Allen, Midlothian, Fredericksburg):
- No cost virtual grief and bereavement support group.
- 540-699-0226 or email scheduling@resiliencecounseling.care
- https://www.resiliencecounseling.care/
Spouse Loss
Bon Secours Hospice – Bereavement Services:
- Four week spouse loss group: March 1-29, 2022; Tuesdays from 3:30-5 pm on zoom.
- Register by contacting bereavement@bshsi.org or 804-433-4710
Men’s Grief Discussion Group (Widowers 55+) at Bliley’s Funeral Home:
- First and Third Tuesday of the month from 1-2 pm.
- In person; sometimes online
- Bliley’s Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave, upstairs training room
- Informal walking group also
- Guest speakers; Bob Schaeffer is one of the facilitators
- Register by contacting jmoss@blileys.com
Young Widows or Widowers:
- Support and social outings for ages 25–65 on second Tuesdays.
- Contact Tammy Smith at Richmond YWOW, 201-5741. ywow.org
Widow’s Tea Talk at Bliley’s Funeral Home:
- Fourth Wednesday of the month from 2-3 pm.
- In person; sometimes online
- Bliley’s Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave, upstairs training room
- Facilitated by Ajai Blue-Saunders; peer led
- Register by contacting jmoss@blileys.com
Morrissett Funeral Home:
- https://www.morrissett.com/resources/grief-support/
- Widowed Support Group [WSG]: This group is for those who have lost a spouse. The WSG meets on 6-8 - week intervals at the Bella Italia Restaurant on Iron Bridge Road and is facilitated by Leslie Alsing. To register contact Greg Webber (804-275-7828, greg@morrissett.com) or Leslie Alsing (804-363-7405).
Suicide Loss
Full Circle Grief Center:
- Eight week in-person groups; May 2-March 8, 2022 Tuesdays 6-7:30.
- Winter group is full; spring group begins May 2, 2022
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- 10611 Patterson Ave, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23238
- Contact Karen Kennedy at 804-912-2947 Ext. 114 or email SLG@fullcirclegc.org.
Morrissett Funeral Home:
- https://www.morrissett.com/resources/grief-support/
- Survivor of Suicide Grief Support Group [SOS]: This group is for those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Times and dates TBD. To register contact Greg Webber at (804) 275-7828 or greg@morrissett.com.
RVA’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group:
- Available to anyone who has lost a family member, friend or loved one to suicide.
- Peer-facilitated setting meaning that no mental health professionals guide the group. The goal for the group is to provide a safe grieving environment free of stigma and judgment. It is a forum to connect with community members suffering from suicide loss as a place to receive emotional support.
- Meets the Third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8pm.
- Hybrid format (online or in person)
- Physical location is Pusey House at First Baptist Church, 2705 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 (free parking available in Mulberry Street parking lot and on the street).
- To get on the list for email reminders go to:SOSL RVA | (annemoss.com)
- To register, contact Anne Moss Rogers at am@annemoss.com
Child Loss
Bryan’s Oasis:
- Retreat cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains for grieving parents. Hosted by Hank and Peggy Graeser to offer rest and hospitality. Contact Graeserh@comcast.net
Perinatal Loss Group at Full Circle Grief Center:
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- 10611 Patterson Ave, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23238.
- January 17-March 7 Monday nights 6:00-7:30
- Must register prior to attending
- Contact Carrie Schaeffer at 804-912-2947 Ext. 115 or carrie@fullcirclegc.org.
Pregnancy After Loss Group at Full Circle Grief Center:
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- 2nd Wednesday of every month 7:00-8:00PM: held virtually
- Contact Carrie Schaeffer at 804-912-2947 Ext. 115 or carrie@fullcirclegc.org.
Parenting After Perinatal Loss:
- 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:30-8:30 PM; held virtually
- Contact Carrie Schaeffer at 804-912-2947 Ext. 115 or carrie@fullcirclegc.org.
The Compassionate Friends RVA:
- Peer support group for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents after the death of a child, no matter the age.
- Local chapter of national organization.
- Meets the last Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8:30 pm - sometimes in-person, sometimes on Zoom.
- When in-person, meets at St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church (on Huguenot in Midlothian).
- Physical location is Pusey House at First Baptist Church, 2705 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 (free parking available in Mulberry Street parking lot and on the street).
- or information, contact (804) 458-9000 or tcfrva@hotmail.com
- Chapter website:www.compassionatefriendsrva.org
Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Survivors Group at Bliley’s Funeral Home:
- For bereaved who were a caregiver to a patient who had dementia.
- Mondays from 10-11 am; January 2022, six weeks.
- Bliley’s Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave, upstairs training room.
- Peer led by Mary Ann Johnson.
- Register by contacting jmoss@blileys.com
Children, Youth and Families
Kids and Family Programs – Comfort Zone Camp:
- https://comfortzonecamp.org/
- Camps for ages 7-17.
- Comfort at Home via Zoom: February 19, 2022 from noon to 5 pm.
- Weekend camp dates in VA: April 1-3, 2022 in Williamsburg; April 29-May 1, 2022 in Palmyra; September 23-25 in Palmyra.
- Events Archive - Comfort Zone Camp
Kid and Family Programs – Hands on Healing Group at Full Circle Grief Center:
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- 10611 Patterson Ave, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23238.
- Open to ages 3-17 and their adult caregivers .
- January 12-March 2nd on Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm at office .
- Winter group is full; spring group begins April 12, 2022
- To register call 804-912-2947 Ext. 113 or HOHgroups@fullcirclegc.org
Homicide Survivor Support Groups
Homicide Survivor Support Groups (HSG) through Virginia Victim Assistance Network:
- Intended to promote healing and create a supportive network from close friends or family members of someone who lost their life due to homicide. Contact Dina Blythe, HSG Coordinator at 804-331-4057 x 103 or email dina.blythe@vanetwork.org to find out what groups are available.
Other Specialty Groups
Overdose Group at Full Circle Grief Center:
- https://fullcirclegc.org/
- 10611 Patterson Ave, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23238
- Eight week in-person groups; January 6 to February 24 2022; Thursday nights 6-7:30 (Winter group is full, date for next session TBD)
- Contact Stacia Macklin at 804-912-2947 Ext. 104 or stacia@fullcirclegc.org.
Young Adult – Bon Secours Hospice – Bereavement Services:
- Ages 18-30
- March 14 to April 18, 2022; Mondays from 6:30-8 pm on zoom
- Register by contacting bereavement@bshsi.org 804-433-4710
Support for Professionals
National Association of Social Workers – Virginia Chapter:
- Five part grief series; live virtual training; 1.5 CEUs available per training
- Cost $22.50 for NASW member or $37.50 for non-member
- There are five workshops being offered in this Superhero Grief Series. You may choose to take 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 workshops in the series. You must register separately for each workshop.
- Friday, January 28 - Superhero Grief: What Social Workers Can Learn from the Life and Service of Captain America, Jim Martin, PhD, ACSW, LICSW (Ret.) - Registration link hereRegister by January 26
- Friday, February 25 - Exploring Grief in the Black Community through the Eyes of the Black Panther, Tashel Bordere, PhD Registration link here
- Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power of Loss, Jill Harrington-LaMorie, DSW, LCSW - Date TBD
- Being Your Own Neighborhood Spiderman: Bereavement and Advocacy Efforts, Joyal Muhleron, MS - Date TBD
- Art-Informed Grief Therapy and How the Flash Could Benefit from Restorative Retelling, Sharon Strouse - Date TBD
