The Sun Will Rise: Charlestown
Facilitated by Shannon Lundin and Michael Cain
3rd Wednesday of the Month 6:00-7:00 PM Pre-register here: https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: New Beginings
Facilitated by Annie Avitabile. A virtual meeting held on the fourth Thursday a month 7:00-8:30 pm ET.
For anyone 18+ newly bereaved due to substance use related causes and/or new to The Sun Will Rise Foundation
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The Sun Will Rise: East Boston
Facilitated by Rose Stone.
Meeting at Recovery on the Harbor, 983 Bennington Street, Boston, MA 02128
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Young Person
Co-Facilitated by Michelle Rueda and Chloe Brosnan. For anyone 18-35 who has experienced the death of a sibling due to substance use.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Winthrop
Facilitated by JoAnn Rivieccio. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Healing Circle
The Healing Circle is a safe space for bereaved folks to come and share their experiences, insights, love and grief. There is a 10-minute meditation with Reiki life force energy.
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The Compassionate Friends of North Boston Seacoast
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief website for meetings that may…
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The H.E.A.R.T. Project (Healing Empowerment and Resilience Together) Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group held every Thursday from 6:00-7:00PM offers a supportive environment for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to a substance use related cause and many other causes. Through the provision of tools and…
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The Sun Will Rise: Brighton
Facilitated by Liz Driscoll
4th Thursday of the month 7:00-8:30 pm Pre-register here: https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
PSF Community Center
640 Washington Street, New Balance Room, Lower Level
Brighton, MA, 02135
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The Sun Will Rise: Suicide Related Death Zoom
Facilitated by Don Lipstein and Nic Scarmeas. Whether you know for sure that suicide was the cause of death or you are uncertain, you will find support here.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group…
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Manejo del Duelo
Este grupo de apoyo es para las personas que han perdido un ser querido por cualquiera razón. El grupo se reúne semanalmente y es dirigido por una psicóloga y tanatóloga. Cada reunión se trata de algo diferente pero de algo que los dolientes pueden aprender…
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Los Amigos Compasivos, PR (Compassionate Friends)
Somos un grupo de apoyo para familias de hijos, hijas, hermanos, hermanas, nietos o nietas fallecidos, no importa la edad, las circunstancias ni el tiempo transcurrido. Nos reunimos el segundo domingo del mes de forma presencial, por Zoom y por WhatsApp. El…
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The Sun Wills Rise: Siblings Zoom
Facilitated by Miriah Corso.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Grieving Multiple Loved Ones Zoom
Facilitated by Annie Avitabile. A virtual meeting held on the second Wednesday of the Month from 7:00-8:30 ET.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Grieving Grandparents
Facilitated by Kerry Bickford
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Spouse and Partner Loss
Facilitated by Kar-Kate Parenteau.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Peer Grief Support for People in Recovery
Facilitated by Franklin Cook and Co-Facilitated by Tavyn Thuringer. A virtual meeting held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the Month from 6:00-7:30 ET.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre…
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Learn to Cope Remembers
This group is specifically for people who may have been affiliated with Learn to Cope (not exclusive to) and who have lost a loved one to drug-alcohol use.
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The Sun Will Rise: Quincy
Facilitated by Robyn Houston-Bean.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Weymouth HYBRID
Starting September 2025.
Facilitated by Leslie Lagos. For anyone 18 and over who identifies as being in recovery from any substance or alcohol who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
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The Sun Will Rise: JOURNEY TO HOPE-PEER GRIEF SUPPORT FOR PARENTS ZOOM
Facilitated by Gail Langley & Robyn Stokowski.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter Newton
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Zoom-only meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Hybrid meeting on 4th Tuesday of each month at…
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The Sun Will Rise (virtual) 3rd Wednesdays
Facilitated by Karen Walsh and Rachel Solomon.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise (Virtual) 1st Wednesday
Facilitator: Robyn Houston-Bean
Currently meeting only virtually. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Weymouth
Facilitated by Darlene Mersereau.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends - South Shore Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief website for meetings that may…
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The Compassionate Friends - North Shore-Boston Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
In-person chapter meetings are held on the 1st Monday and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
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The Sun Will Rise: The Journey
Facilitated by Kathryn Peirce.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter Concord
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Zoom-only meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Please contact Isabel for info regarding virtual and in…
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The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter Concord
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Zoom-only meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Please contact Isabel for info regarding virtual and in…
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Zack's Team Grief Support
Meets at Reilly School (Library)
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One Step at a Time
Meets at the First Congregational Church
Currently only meeting via Zoom. Please contact Kathy for information on accessing the meeting.
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The Sun Will Rise: Matthew's Candle- Hanson
Facilitated by Mary Peckham. Meets at Calvary Baptist Church.
Starting November 2024 through the Winter months, this group will be held via Zoom.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre…
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The Sun Will Rise: Bridgewater
Facilitated by Natalie Patricio.
Meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church 91 Main St Bridgewater MA
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rose: Marlborough- Christian Faith Based Hope After Loss
Cheryl Juaire facilitating. Greater Grace Christian Fellowship, 187 Pleasant Street.
For anyone 18 + of the Christian faith who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
*There is a special sign-up process for this…
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The Sun Will Rise: Learning to Cope with Grief
Facilitated by Colleen and Gordon Bullard.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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Siblings Supporting Siblings (S3)
Siblings Supporting Siblings
In-person meetings are offered every first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 PM- 8 PM. Please email Judi Earnest at [email protected] if you are interested in being a part of this group.
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Supper with Siblings
The group will be led by a local therapist. This group is open to siblings that have lost and or are struggling with substances. You may bring a support person to attend also.
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The Sun Will Rise: Men's Grief Group for Substance-Use Loss
Facilitated by Dave Swindell. This peer grief group is for men age 18 and older who have experienced the death of someone they care about who died from a substance-use-related cause. This group meets only by video (there is no in-person meeting).
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The Sun Will Rise: LGBTQ+
Facilitated by Jill Shanahan (she/her)
This peer grief group is for the LGBTQ+ community, 18 and older, who have experienced the death of someone they care about who died from a substance-use-related cause. This group meets only by video (there is…
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MJB (Sibling Support Group)
This is a virtual-only / Siblings-only meeting. Contact Judi Earnest ( [email protected] or (508) 944-5308 ) for the zoom link.
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Child Loss 3
Child Loss 3 is for parents who have lost a child to suicide. Registration is required. Call or email Hope Floats at 781-585-4221 or [email protected]
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Daytime Partner or Spouse Loss Group
This group is open to anyone experiencing the loss of a spouse or partner. This group is led by a peer-facilitator, Gary Sturgis. Thursdays, 6:45- 8:15 pm. Next session: March 2023, dates TBA.
Contact Olivia, 781-585-4221 ext. 9, Grace, 781-585-4221 ext 8…
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Hope Floats - Parent Loss for Adults Group 2
Parent Loss for Adults Group; This group is for adults who have lost a parent or primary caregiver. This group is led by our Program Manager, Heather Gray.
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Mike’s Club – Support groups for bereaved children, teens, and their families
We offer separate groups for children and parenting adults coping with death-related loss. The children process their grief through activities, arts and crafts, and games, with the help of trained support staff. Pizza and drinks provided. Groups meet every…
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Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents
Registration is required. Call or email Hope Floats at 781-585-4221 or [email protected] No Walk-Ins Please
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Hope Floats- Pregnancy Loss
This group is open to any parent coping with the death of a child at any stage of pregnancy or the death of an infant. This is a peer-led group; the facilitators are also parents who have lost a child. This group led by trained Hope Floats peer volunteer…
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Hope Floats - Overdose & Substance Abuse Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents
This group led by trained Hope Floats peer volunteer facilitators. Registration is required. Contact Liz McKenna, 781-585-4221 ext. 7.
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Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group
This peer-led group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
Registration is required. Call or email Hope Floats at 781-585-4221 or [email protected].
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Hope Floats - Sibling Loss for Young Adults
This support group is geared towards young adults (ages 18-40) who have lost a sibling at any age or time.This group led by trained Hope Floats peer volunteer facilitators. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.
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Hope Floats - Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents 2
This group is open to any parent coping with the death of a child of any age. This is a peer-led group; the facilitators are also parents who have lost a child and are trained Hope Floats peer volunteer facilitators. Registration is required. Contact Liz…
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Hope Floats - Parent Loss for Adults
Parent Loss for Adults Group: This group is for adults who have lost a parent or primary caregiver.
This group is open to any adult coping with the death of a parent or primary caregiver. The group will meet every other Tuesday, 5:30-7 pm in the WELLNESS…
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Hope Floats - Just for Dads: Support Group for Dads who have Lost a Child
This new monthly offering is for Dads who have lost a child for any reason. A casual get together that occasionally includes sitting around the fire. This group led by trained Hope Floats peer volunteer facilitators. Registration is required. Contact Denise…
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Hope Floats - LGBTQ Partner/Spouse Bereavement Support Group
It’s not unusual for grievers to feel disconnected from the world around them, but for LGBTQ grief and loss, a lack of disconnect can result in increased seclusion and isolation.While the issues faced in grief can be different for everyone, what every griever…
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Hope Floats - Partner Spouse
This group is open to anyone experiencing the loss of a spouse or partner. This group is led by a peer-facilitator, Gary Sturgis. Thursdays, 6:45- 8:15 pm. Next session: March 2023, dates TBA.
Contact Olivia, 781-585-4221 ext. 9, Grace, 781-585-4221 ext 8…
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The Sun Will Rise: Moving Forward
Facilitated by Kathi Sullivan.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Matthew's Candle- Kingston
Facilitated by Mary Peckham.
Starting November 2024 through the Winter months, this group will be held via Zoom.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends -North Central Massachusetts Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Meetings are offered in-person only.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization…
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The Sun Will Rise: Auburn
Facilitated by Kathryn Peirce.
Meeting at Kiva Centers 206 Southbridge Street Auburn, MA
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends - Worcester Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief website for meetings that may…
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The Sun Will Rise: Worcester (virtual)
Facilitated by Aileen Lovejoy & Deb Dowd-Foley.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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Loss of a Loved One Grief Support Group
We would love to hold your grieving heart for a bit. Our support group offers a safe space to share and connect with others who understand your experience and listen with compassion. This group is open to anyone facing the loss of a loved one.
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Loss of a Child Grief Support Group
We would love to hold your grieving hearts for a bit…to help offer you hope where there is despair. Losing your child is hard. It’s hard work to watch the world continue to turn while you feel that yours has been shattered. It’s hard to watch the years go by…
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Loss of a Partner
Please join us to share stories about your loss of partner and connect with others who have experienced a similar loss.
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Loss of a Parent Grief Support Group
The loss of a parent is difficult at any age. At Hope Lives Here you will find a community of grievers who understand your pain and listen with compassion.
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Hope Lives Here- The General Loss Group
This group is for adults that have experienced any type of loss and meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
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The Compassionate Friends
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7 pm to 8:30 Please contact [email protected] for…
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The Compassionate Friends - MA/CT Border Towns Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief website for meetings that may…
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The Compassionate Friends of Southcoast Massachusetts
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief website for meetings that may…
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The Sun Will Rise: Mom's Only Zoom
Facilitated by Chris Santos. For mothers who have experienced the death of a child(ren) due to substance use.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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Consoling Partners / Addiction Loss
Please contact the facilitator prior to your first meeting. Meets at Corpus Christi Parish Hall
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The Sun Will Rise: Nathan’s Circle (hybrid)
Facilitated by Kerry Bickford.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Sun Will Rise: Brave Hearts Falmouth
Facilitated by: Kerry Bickford
UU Falmouth, 840 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth, MA.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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The Compassionate Friends - Springfield MA Chapter
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child. Please get in touch with Beth-Ann for more information.
**Note: Please check the The Compassionate Friends Non…
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The Sun Will Rise: Young People Meeting (Virtual Zoom Only)
This group is for adults 18-35 years old.
Facilitated by Chloe Brosnan.
Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at https://www.thesunwillrise.org/grief-group-pre-registration
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