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
Thursday
March 13, 2025
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Kelly Blanchette
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:
Kelly Blanchette, Bereavement Services Manager
kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
207-289-3674
General Bereavement Support Group
Wednesdays
April 9–May 14 (in person)
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated Kelly Blanchette, Bereavement Services Manager
To register or questions, please contact: kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or 207-289-3674
Expressive Arts Group
Thursday
May 1, 2025
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Facilitated by Cassidy Smith, Bereavement Intern
Art can be a powerful method to process grief. In this workshop 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.
To register or questions, please contact:
Cassidy Smith, Bereavement Intern
csmith@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
207-289-3640
After the Death of a Parent: Bereavement Support Group for Younger Adults
Thursdays
May 8–July 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
