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.
Expressive Arts Grief Support Group (In Person)
Tuesdays
May 7–May 28, 2024
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Art can be a powerful method to process grief. In this 4-week group we will use various art modalities to explore and engage with our grief. The art making and creative process will be accompanied by time to reflect, process, and discuss the various emotions and experiences that come with grief. This group will also provide opportunity for connection and support, similar to the support that takes place in a typical grief support group. This group is meant to be a safe space for creativity and processing - no prior art experience is necessary. This group will be facilitated by Maria McCann, an experienced support group facilitator.
Please contact Maria at mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3673 for registration information or with questions.
General Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
Wednesday Afternoons
April 10–May 15, 2024
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Wednesday afternoon support group will meet for 6 Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM beginning on April 10, 2024 and end on May 15, 2024. 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 Taylor Watts-Hall, an experienced support group facilitator.
Please contact Taylor at twatts-hall@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3671 for registration information or with questions.
General Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
Wednesday Evenings
April 3–May 8, 2024
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Wednesday evening support group will meet for 6 Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM beginning on April 3, 2024 and ending on May 8, 2024. 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 or with questions.
Men’s Drop-In Support Group (In Person)
The men’s support group is currently paused, we will resume in a few months. Please contact Kelly Blanchette at kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3674 if you have any questions.
