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This directory lists a variety of grief support groups in Massachusetts. It includes groups exclusively for people bereaved by a death from substance use, which are indicated by a purple heart icon. Most of the groups are facilitated by peer helpers (bereaved people who help others).

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Found 25 grief groups within 25 miles of Boston, MA:

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  

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

St. John’s Church
27 Devens St 2nd floor
Charlestown , MA, 02129
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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 Please complete a one-time Pre…

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Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual City, MA, 02128
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Recovery on the Harbor
983 Bennington Street
Boston, MA, 02128
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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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Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

96 Winchester Street
Medford, MA, 02155
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise Foundation

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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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Robyn Houston-Bean · 7817894604 · [email protected]

196 Winthrop St
Winthrop, MA, 02152
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise Foundation

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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.

Primary Contact Info

CarrieAnn Salemme · 6176051212 · [email protected]

281 Broadway
revere, MA, 02151
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Sponsoring Organization: City of Revere SUDHI Office

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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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Cheryl · (617) 233-1389 · [email protected]

191 Washington Avenue
Winthrop, MA, 02152
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Sponsoring Organization: The Compassionate Friends

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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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Janice Johnson · 8579913281 · [email protected]

764 Washington st
Dorchester, MA, 02124-4424
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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

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Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

PSF Community Center
640 Washington Street, New Balance Room, Lower Level
Brighton, MA, 02135
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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.

Primary Contact Info

Kathy Iellamo · 413-203-1264 · [email protected]

Virtual
Boston, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: Learn to Cope

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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…

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · 7817894604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual City, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual Only
Virtual, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise Foundation

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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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Nivia E. Vázquez Amadeo · 787-506-3377 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: Compassionate Friends

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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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Jessica Goffi · 000-000-0000 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual, MA, 02472
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Still Learning, Still Coping (Learn to Cope Group)

This is a special Learn To Cope group that, in partnership between Learn To Cope and SADOD, welcomes people who have lost a loved one to a substance-use-related cause and also currently have a loved one who is struggling with substance-use issues (or is…

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Peter Babineau · (508) 245-8005 · [email protected]

Virtual
City, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: Learn To Cope

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual Only
Virtual, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · 7817894604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual city, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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…

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · 7817894604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual city, MA, 02472
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

85 Quincy Ave
Quincy, MA, 02169
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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. Please complete a one-time…

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center
383 Bridge Street
Weymouth, MA, 02191
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun will Rise

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual City, MA, 02191
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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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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Isabel Phillips · (617) 396-4025 · [email protected]

258 Concord St
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Newton , MA, 02460
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Sponsoring Organization: The Compassionate Friends

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual
Virtual, MA, 02184
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise Foundation

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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

Primary Contact Info

Robyn Houston-Bean · (781) 789-4604 · [email protected]

Virtual Only
Virtual, MA, 02184
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Sponsoring Organization: The Sun Will Rise

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