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.

General Bereavement Support Group

Thursdays
October 10–November 14, 2024
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074

This Thursday support group will meet from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM beginning on October 10, 2024 and ending on November 14, 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.

Holiday Bereavement Support Groups

Tuesday Group
November 26-January 7 (no meeting 12/24)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Please contact Taylor at twatts-hall@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or call 207-289-3671 to register

Thursday Group
December 5-January 16 (no meeting 12/26)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please contact Maria at mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3673 for registration information or with questions.

Children’s Holiday Grief Session

Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074

Drop in with the family to create a holiday memory ornament and participate in other grief-related art activities and games. For children ages 4-17 and their families. Meet one of our pet therapy dogs while also enjoying hot chocolate and treats!

Please contact Kelly at kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3674 for registration information or with questions.

Grief 101: Education and Support for the Newly Bereaved

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074

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.

Please contact Maria at mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3673 for registration information or with questions.