Grief Support Groups

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).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Due to COVID-19 most groups are currently not holding a physical meeting. Please Search below for groups offering virtual meetings.

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A Legacy of Love

A Legacy of Love

Meets at Moments House Please contact facilitator prior to your first meeting

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd Mon. of month; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Address

2 South St.
Suite 120
Pittsfield, MA 01201
United States

Contact name
Dawn Windover
(413) 344-3475
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No

Alicia's Angels

Alicia's Angels

This group is currently paused for the time being. This page will be updated as soon as the group begins meeting again. 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
TBA
Address

186 Woburn Street
Reading, MA 01867
United States

Contact name
Mary DeMarco
(781) 838-2330
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes

Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

Our Support Services are free of charge ~ Registration is required for all support groups - No Walk-Ins Please

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
Mondays ;(see website for dates) 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Alternate contact name
Meaghan Hayes
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Consoling Partners / Addiction Loss

Consoling Partners / Addiction Loss

Please contact the facilitator prior to your first meeting. Meets at Corpus Christi Parish Hall

Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
3rd Wed. of month; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

324 Quaker Meeting House Rd.
East Sandwich, MA 02537
United States

Contact name
Jeanne Doherty Flynn
(508) 360-3659
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today and Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No

Grieving Grandparents

Grieving Grandparents

grands

There are two virtual meetings a month - one at 5:30 PM on the first Thursday and another at 12 noon on the 3rd Monday.

Focus of the Group
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Virtual
Virtual city, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
7817894604
Alternate contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
5:30 PM on the first Thursday and another at 12 noon on the 3rd Monday.
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

H.A.L.O. 18 – Worcester (Healing After Loss From Overdose)

H.A.L.O. 18 – Worcester (Healing After Loss From Overdose)

Meets at Our Lady of the Angels Church please contact the facilitator prior to your first meeting.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
1st Monday of every Month 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Address

Our Lady of the Angels Church
1222 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
United States

Contact name
Aileen Lovejoy
(774) 239-1905
Alternate contact name
Deb Dowd-Foley
(508) 248-5622
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Parent Loss for Adults

Hope Floats - Parent Loss for Adults

Open to those 45 years or older who have experienced loss of a sibling, and adults who have lost a parent. A Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care led by trained volunteer and staff. Registration required. Call Debbie Bastoni, 508-746-0215.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Siblings
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Last Tuesday of the month 5-6:30 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Alternate contact name
Heather Gray
781-585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Pregnancy, Infant and Toddler Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

Hope Floats - Pregnancy, Infant and Toddler Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

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 facilitators. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3. Zoom meeting- registration is required. 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
People who had a young child die
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM (Zoom)
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Hope Floats - Sibling Loss for Young Adults

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Siblings
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Alternate contact name
Heather Gray
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents 2

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 Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
(see website for dates) Every other Monday 5:30- 7:00
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Just for Dads: Support Group for Dads who have Lost a Child

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 Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Focus of the Group
Dads only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Thursdays 6:30-8 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - LGBTQ Partner/Spouse Bereavement Support Group

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 needs is the feeling of validation, acceptance and support. This group is designed to focus not only on the importance of support, but of finding the RIGHT support. Connecting with others who understand who we are and where we’ve been can help heal the pain of loss. The group is open to any lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals who have experienced the loss of a partner/spouse. Please call to register: (781) 585-4221

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Spouses / Significant Other
LGBTQ only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
(see website for dates)
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Liz Mckenna
781-585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 1

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 1

This peer-led group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Focus of the Group
Grief after suicide
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 2

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 2

This peer-led group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Focus of the Group
Grief after suicide
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Mondays 3:30-5 pm
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston , MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
Hope Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Overdose & Substance Abuse Child Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

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 Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
Tuesdays 5:30-7 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Floats - Partner Spouse

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Spouses / Significant Other
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Thursdays 6:45-8:15 PM
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Abby Hennigan
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Lives Here - Child Loss Support Group

Hope Lives Here - Child Loss 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 and feel like your child has been forgotten. Or that your grief has been forgotten. Please join others who understand both your sorrows and your joys–and the complex emotions that accompany both.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
6:30pm on the third Thursday of the month.
Address

1085 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
United States

Contact name
Patty Inwood
(774) 345-9080
Alternate contact name
Sheri Roaf
774-345-9080
Sponsoring Organization
Hope Lives Here
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://hopeliveshere.xyz/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Lives Here - General Grief Support Group

Hope Lives Here - General 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 and feel like your child has been forgotten. Or that your grief has been forgotten. Please join others who understand both your sorrows and your joys–and the complex emotions that accompany both.

Focus of the Group
Grief after any death
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
6:30pm on the third Thursday of the month
Address

1085 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
United States

Contact name
Patty Inwood
(774) 345-9080
Alternate contact name
Kathy Sloan
Sponsoring Organization
Hope Lives Here
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://hopeliveshere.xyz/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Lives Here - General Grief Support Group

Hope Lives Here - General Grief Support Group

Grief can be lonely and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether your loss is recent or decades old, we offer support, an ear, and whole lot of hope and laughter. We are a community of grievers who are healing together by listening, sharing (if so inclined), and finding the beauty in the chaos.

Focus of the Group
Grief after any death
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
2nd Thursday and the 4th Tuesday of the Month.
Address

1058 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
United States

Contact name
Patty Inwood
(774) 345-9080
Alternate contact name
Kathy Sloan
Sponsoring Organization
Hope Lives Here
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://hopeliveshere.xyz/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Hope Lives Here- The General Loss Group

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. 

Focus of the Group
Grief after any death
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM
Address

1085 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
United States

Contact name
Donna LoConte
774-345-9080
Alternate contact name
Sheri Roaf
774-345-9080
Sponsoring Organization
Hope Lives Here
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hlhgrief.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Journey To Hope

Journey To Hope

Journey To Hope is a parent-only grief group, supporting parents who have lost a child of any age to substance use. It was started by two moms in the Blackstone Valley area who met at a vigil held by the NOWA Peer Recovery Support Center in memory of those who lost the battle against SUD. Our goal is to offer one another peer support and understanding without judgment or bias. For our virtual meeting, you can find the link on the NOWA app, https://nowaedm.glideapp.io

Focus of the Group
Parents
People who had an adult child die
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Address

9 Spring St.
Whitinsville, MA 01588
United States

Contact name
Gail Langley
email please
Alternate contact name
Robyn Stokowski
Sponsoring Organization
NOWA (No One Walks Alone)
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.facebook.com/NOWARSC/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Learn to Cope Remembers

Learn to Cope Remembers

 This group is specifically for people who are or have been affiliated with Learn to Cope and who have lost a loved one to drug-alcohol use

Focus of the Group
Grief after any death
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30.
Address

Virtual
Boston, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Kathy Iellamo
(508) 245-8005
Sponsoring Organization
Learn to Cope
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30.
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Learning to Cope with Grief

Learning to Cope with Grief

Starting 2/28/23 will be meeting virtually and in-person. The in-person address is:

CORE Peer Recovery and Resource Center

11-15 Parker St

Gloucester, MA

Please contact facilitators for information on how to access the virtual room.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
Last Tues of month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

CORE Peer Recovery and Resource Center
11-15 Parker St
Gloucester, MA 01930
United States

Contact name
Colleen Bullard
(508) 641-9054
Alternate contact name
Gordon Bullard
(978) 290-0373
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, Last Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Loss of Multiple Loved Ones

Loss of Multiple Loved Ones

A virtual meeting held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm ET. Please register at The Sun Will Rise Foundation

Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Virtual
Virtual city, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
7817894604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
The Sun Will Rise
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Last Wednesday of the Month at 7pm

Matthew's Candle

Matthew's Candle

Meets at Calvary Baptist Church

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
3rd Tues. of month;6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

429 Monponsett Street
Hanson, MA 02341
United States

Contact name
Mary Peckham
(781) 294-1545
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No

Matthew's Candle- Plymouth

Matthew's Candle- Plymouth

Please contact the facilitator prior to your first meeting

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd Thurs. of month; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Address

PCOHOPE office
385 Court St. Rm 101
Plymouth, MA 02360
United States

Contact name
Mary Peckham
(781) 294-1545
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No

Men's Grief Group for Substance-Use Loss

Men's Grief Group for Substance-Use Loss

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). Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillRise.org

Focus of the Group
Men only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

12 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise Foundation
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://thesunwillrise.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ( Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Mike’s Club – Support groups for bereaved children, teens, and their families

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 other week. (Ages 5-18) These groups are led by trained Hope Floats staff, clinicians, and volunteer facilitators. Now taking registrations for the fall sessions. Contact Denise Brack at 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Fall Sessions

Tuesdays: 5:30- 7:00 pm, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13

Wednesdays: 6- 7:30 pm, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14

Winter & Spring Sessions

Tuesdays: 5:30 - 7:00 pm, 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9

Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:30 pm, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10

Registration is required. To register contact us at 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Focus of the Group
Children & Teens with Adults
Children 3-9 and their families
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
(see website for dates)
Address

-
4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

MJB

MJB

This is a virtual-only / Siblings-only meeting. Contact Judi Earnest ( [email protected] or (508) 944-5308 ) for the zoom link.

 

Meeting flyer

 

Focus of the Group
Siblings
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Virtual Only
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Contact name
Judi Earnest
(508) 944-5308
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday each month 6:30 to 8 :00
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Moving forward Parents

Moving forward Parents

We are a group of Mom and Dads (or parent figures) who have lost their child under any circumstances, even woman who have had the loss of a baby via miscarriage. A soul is a soul. We meet every Tuesday at 7 pm via zoom to share our loved ones, our lives and our strengths and our challenges. It is an open meeting, with open discussions. There is usually a subject we discuss from the week before to be able to reflect on. Each week we leave with positive reinforcement's from each other that we are not alone. We can walk forward each day to a good life, a different life, but still a very healthy life with our loved ones still near to our hearts. You do not have to be alone.......ever! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87805030548?pwd=SXV5RjhidGQ0dmlwUGJITlFxcEZ2UT09 Meeting ID: 878 0503 0548 Passcode: forward

Focus of the Group
Grief after any death
Grief after suicide
Grief after homicide
Parents
People who had a young child die
People who had an adult child die
Families
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Address

218 Park Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
United States

Contact name
Kathi Sullivan
(508) 316-0475
Sponsoring Organization
Sullivan's Message
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Tuesdays/7 pm

Nathan’s Circle

Nathan’s Circle

Meeting in person at 275 Millway Barnstable, MA every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:00

 

 

 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:00 pm
Address

275 Millway
Barnstable , MA 02630
United States

Contact name
Kerry J. Bickford
508-932-1981
Offering virtual meetings
No

One Step at a Time

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. 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd Wednesday of month; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

37 High Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

Contact name
Kathy Leonard
(978) 875-0606
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Our Angels Wings

Our Angels Wings

No registration is necessary. Meets in the MEG Building (off of Cliftondale Square)

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Families
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
3rd Thurs. of month; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

54-58 Essex Street
Saugus, MA 01906
United States

Contact name
Doreen Clark
(857) 201-9446
Alternate contact name
Diane Restaino
(617) 513-6567
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No

Overdose Loss

Overdose Loss

Western Reserve Grief Services offers a virtual-only group for adults managing grief after an overdose death.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
18:00
Address

30 Brimmer St
Watertown, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Elisha Evanko
440-414-1731
Sponsoring Organization
Western Reserve Grief Services
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hospicewr.org/Patients-and-Caregivers/Grief-Services
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
18:00
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Peer Grief Support After Overdose Death (Virtual Zoom Only)

Peer Grief Support After Overdose Death (Virtual Zoom Only)

The group is for people who have lost someone close to them by overdose or other substance-related death. Its purpose is for members to support each other in coping with grief.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Zoom only
Northampton, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Laurie Loisel
(413) 437-5736
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Siblings Supporting Siblings (S3)

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Siblings
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Chris' Corner
12 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Contact name
Judi Earnest
(508) 944-5308
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Spouse and Partner Loss

Spouse and Partner Loss

This peer grief group is for spouses and partners 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). Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillRise.org

Focus of the Group
Spouses / Significant Other
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm
Address

Virtual Only
Virtual, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Type
Online Only

Still Learning, Still Coping (Learn to Cope Group)

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 abstinent from substances or is engaged in harm-reduction services, etc.). Meeting discussions and guest speakers are on the topics of grief and/or being engaged with someone struggling with substance use. This is a video only meeting (there is no in-person meeting).

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
virtual
Address

Virtual
City, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Peter Babineau
(508) 245-8005
Alternate contact name
Franklin Cook
(617) 398-0243
Sponsoring Organization
Learn To Cope
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Suicide Loss Group

Suicide Loss Group

Our Support Services are free of charge ~ Registration is required for all support groups - No Walk-Ins Please

Focus of the Group
Grief after suicide
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Every other Monday evening; call for details
Address

HOPE Floats
4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Contact name
Denise Brack
(781) 585-4221
Alternate contact name
Meaghan Hayes
(781) 585-4221
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Supper with Siblings

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Siblings
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Address

Gilly's House
1022 West Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
United States

Contact name
Barbara Gillmeister
(508) 384-2251
Alternate contact name
Judi Earnest
(508) 944-5308
Sponsoring Organization
Gilly's House
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://gillyshouse.com/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Compassionate Friends

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 more information. 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
3rd Wed. of month; 7-8:30 PM
Address

Bourne Community Center
239 Main Street
Bourne, MA 02532
United States

Contact name
Cindy Decicco
(508)284-7443
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 1

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 1

Meetings are held via Zoom only. No meetings on major holidays. Meetings from 7:30-9 pm. 

Please call Carol for information 781-444-1091 #2 before attending for membership information.

 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
1st Tues. of month
Address

Zoom Only
Concord, MA 01742
United States

Contact name
Carol
(781) 444-1091
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 2

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 2

 Emergency cancellation policy: If schools are canceled for inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. No meetings on major holidays. Meetings from 7:30-9 pm.

Please call Carol for information 781-444-1091 #2 before attending for membership information.

 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly
Address

258 Concord Street
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
United States

Contact name
Carol
(781) 444-1091
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes

The Compassionate Friends - MA/CT Border Towns Chapter

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Had an adult sibling die
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
2nd Thurs. of month; 7:00 p.m.
Address

22 Dudley Hill Road
Dudley, MA 01571
United States

Contact name
Paul & Anne
(978) 618-5671
Sponsoring Organization
TCF
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - Metrowest Chapter 1

The Compassionate Friends - Metrowest Chapter 1

-

Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
3rd Tues. of month; 7:00- 8:30 PM
Address

#60 North Bow St.
Milford Senior Center
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Contact name
Ed & Joan
(508) 473-4239
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - Metrowest Chapter 2

The Compassionate Friends - Metrowest Chapter 2

Please contact prior to the first attendance.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
Last Tues. of month; 1 PM
Address

17 Winter Street
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Contact name
Ed & Joan
(508) 473-4239
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - North Shore-Boston Chapter

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.

Virtual Meetings Via Zoom: 1st Monday and 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:30 pm

In-Person Meeting: Fourth Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
1st Monday and 3rd Wed. of month 7:30 p.m.
Address

235 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
United States

Contact name
David Paul
(978) 771-6345
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Wed. of month 7:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Compassionate Friends - South Shore Chapter

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
3rd Mon. of month; 7:00 p.m.
Address

20 Fearing Road
Hingham, MA 02043
United States

Contact name
Mercedes
(781) 749-5625
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - Springfield MA Chapter

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
1st Wed. of month; 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Address

840 Page Blvd.
Mary Mother of Hope Church
Springfield, MA 01107
United States

Contact name
Beth-Ann
(413) 687-1073
Alternate contact name
Susan
(413) 426-1842
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends - Worcester Chapter

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
1st Tues. of month; 7:00 p.m.
Address

111 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA 01609
United States

Contact name
Gene & Sue
(508) 347-0981
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
1st Tues. of month; 7:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Compassionate Friends -North Central Massachusetts Chapter

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. 

 

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
4th Wednesday of the month; 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
Address

100 West ST
Leominster, MA 01453
United States

Contact name
Jody
(978) 786-5014
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends of Greater Newburyport, MA

The Compassionate Friends of Greater Newburyport, MA

Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
4th Monday of the month; 7:30 p.m
Address

42 Green St., Room 209
Newburyport, MA 01950
United States

Contact name
Barbara Hopkinson
(978) 697-1349
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
4th Monday of the month; 7:30 p.m (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Compassionate Friends of North Boston Seacoast

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
2nd Thurs of month; 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Address

191 Washington Avenue
Winthrop, MA 02152
United States

Contact name
Cheryl
(617) 233-1389
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Compassionate Friends of Southcoast Massachusetts

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.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
No
Meeting Time
2nd Fri. of month; 6:30 p.m.
Address

Smith Mills Congregational Church
11 Anderson Way
Dartmouth, MA 02747
United States

Contact name
Gina
(508) 287-1780
Alternate contact name
Anna
(508) 333-9696
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Journey: Living with Loss from Substance Use

The Journey: Living with Loss from Substance Use

 Meeting at the Natick Community Center.

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
Last Tuesday of month: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. unless it falls on a holiday (Christmas and NewYears have been adjusted in advance.)
Address

115 East Central St
Natick Community Center
Natick, MA 01760
United States

Contact name
Kathryn Stygles Peirce
(774) 286-9986
Sponsoring Organization
The Journey receives support from The Town of Natick as well as Natick SOAR, although we do not have a budget both groups have been generous financially to cover certain projects.
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.natickma.gov/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, Last Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Address

Virtual
Virtual
city, MA 02472
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 7:00-8:30. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Currently meeting only virtually. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillRise.org

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
1st Wed. of month; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Address

1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
1st Wed. of month; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Crossroads Church Room on Right Before Fellowship Hall - Please complete a one time Pre-Registration at: www.TheSunWillrise.org

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Monday: 6:30-8:00 PM
Address

241 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Meets at New Way Recovery Center. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
3rd Tuesday of the month: 6:30-8:00 PM
Address

85 Quincy Ave
Quincy, MA 02169
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Tuesday of the month: 6:30-8:00 (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm

Shannon Lundin & Michael Cain facilitating

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM
Address

St. John’s Church
27 Devens St 2nd floor
Charlestown , MA 02129
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Currently meeting virtually only - Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
3rd Monday of the month: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Address

34 Powder Mill Road
Maynard, MA 01754
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
Yes
Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Monday of the month : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church 91 Main St Bridgewater MA- Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
2nd Wednesday of the month: 6:30-8:00 PM
Address

Trinity Episcopal Church
91 Main St
Bridgewater, MA 02323
United States

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
(781) 789-4604
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
Offering virtual meetings
No

Zack's Team Grief Support

Zack's Team Grief Support

Meets at Reilly School (Library)

Focus of the Group
Adults only
Dedicated solely to grief support after a substance-use death?
Yes
Meeting Time
4th Tues. of month; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Address

115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
United States

Contact name
Louise Griffin
(978) 257-5971
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org
Offering virtual meetings
No
Grief Support Groups Found: 63

A Legacy of Love

Meets at Moments House Please contact facilitator prior to your first meeting

Contact name
Dawn Windover
Contact email
Contact phone
(413) 344-3475
Address

2 South St.
Suite 120
Pittsfield, MA 01201
United States

Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Alicia's Angels

This group is currently paused for the time being. This page will be updated as soon as the group begins meeting again. 

Contact name
Mary DeMarco
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 838-2330
Address

186 Woburn Street
Reading, MA 01867
United States

Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Hope Floats - Parent Loss for Adults

Open to those 45 years or older who have experienced loss of a sibling, and adults who have lost a parent. A Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care led by trained volunteer and staff.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

Hope Floats - Pregnancy, Infant and Toddler Loss Bereavement Group for Parents

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.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM
Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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 fa

Contact name
Liz Mckenna
Contact email
Contact phone
781-585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 1

This peer-led group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

Hope Floats - Ongoing Suicide Loss Bereavement Group 2

This peer-led group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston , MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
Hope Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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 Denise Brack, 781-585-4221 ext. 3.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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 name
Abby Hennigan
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

Hope Lives Here - General Grief Support Group

Grief can be lonely and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether your loss is recent or decades old, we offer support, an ear, and whole lot of hope and laughter.

Contact name
Patty Inwood
Contact email
Contact phone
(774) 345-9080
Address

1058 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
United States

Sponsoring Organization
Hope Lives Here
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://hopeliveshere.xyz/

Journey To Hope

Journey To Hope is a parent-only grief group, supporting parents who have lost a child of any age to substance use. It was started by two moms in the Blackstone Valley area who met at a vigil held

Contact name
Gail Langley
Contact email
Contact phone
email please
Address

9 Spring St.
Whitinsville, MA 01588
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Sponsoring Organization
NOWA (No One Walks Alone)
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.facebook.com/NOWARSC/

Learn to Cope Remembers

 This group is specifically for people who are or have been affiliated with Learn to Cope and who have lost a loved one to drug-alcohol use

Contact name
Kathy Iellamo
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 245-8005
Address

Virtual
Boston, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30.
Sponsoring Organization
Learn to Cope
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Learning to Cope with Grief

Starting 2/28/23 will be meeting virtually and in-person. The in-person address is:

CORE Peer Recovery and Resource Center

11-15 Parker St

Gloucester, MA

Contact name
Colleen Bullard
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 641-9054
Address

CORE Peer Recovery and Resource Center
11-15 Parker St
Gloucester, MA 01930
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, Last Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Men's Grief Group for Substance-Use Loss

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.

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

12 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ( Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise Foundation
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://thesunwillrise.org

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.

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

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4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

MJB

This is a virtual-only / Siblings-only meeting. Contact Judi Earnest ( [email protected] or (508) 944-5308 ) for the zoom link.

 

Contact name
Judi Earnest
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 944-5308
Address

Virtual Only
Milford, MA 01757
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday each month 6:30 to 8 :00

Moving forward Parents

We are a group of Mom and Dads (or parent figures) who have lost their child under any circumstances, even woman who have had the loss of a baby via miscarriage. A soul is a soul.

Contact name
Kathi Sullivan
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 316-0475
Address

218 Park Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Tuesdays/7 pm
Sponsoring Organization
Sullivan's Message

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. 

Contact name
Kathy Leonard
Contact email
Contact phone
(978) 875-0606
Address

37 High Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Our Angels Wings

No registration is necessary. Meets in the MEG Building (off of Cliftondale Square)

Contact name
Doreen Clark
Contact email
Contact phone
(857) 201-9446
Address

54-58 Essex Street
Saugus, MA 01906
United States

Sponsoring Organization
Coping Today
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Overdose Loss

Western Reserve Grief Services offers a virtual-only group for adults managing grief after an overdose death.

Contact name
Elisha Evanko
Contact email
Contact phone
440-414-1731
Address

30 Brimmer St
Watertown, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
18:00
Sponsoring Organization
Western Reserve Grief Services
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hospicewr.org/Patients-and-Caregivers/Grief-Services

Peer Grief Support After Overdose Death (Virtual Zoom Only)

The group is for people who have lost someone close to them by overdose or other substance-related death. Its purpose is for members to support each other in coping with grief.

Contact name
Laurie Loisel
Contact email
Contact phone
(413) 437-5736
Address

Zoom only
Northampton, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)

Spouse and Partner Loss

This peer grief group is for spouses and partners who have experienced the death of someone they care about who died from a substance-use-related cause.

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

Virtual Only
Virtual, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

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 love

Contact name
Peter Babineau
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 245-8005
Address

Virtual
City, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
Learn To Cope
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.learn2cope.org

Suicide Loss Group

Our Support Services are free of charge ~ Registration is required for all support groups - No Walk-Ins Please

Contact name
Denise Brack
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 585-4221
Address

HOPE Floats
4 Elm Street
Kingston, MA 02364
United States

Sponsoring Organization
HOPE Floats
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.hopefloatswellness.org/

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.

Contact name
Barbara Gillmeister
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 384-2251
Address

Gilly's House
1022 West Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
Gilly's House
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://gillyshouse.com/

The Compassionate Friends

A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.

Contact name
Cindy Decicco
Contact email
Contact phone
(508)284-7443
Address

Bourne Community Center
239 Main Street
Bourne, MA 02532
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 1

Meetings are held via Zoom only. No meetings on major holidays. Meetings from 7:30-9 pm. 

Please call Carol for information 781-444-1091 #2 before attending for membership information.

Contact name
Carol
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 444-1091
Address

Zoom Only
Concord, MA 01742
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Compassionate Friends - Central Middlesex Chapter 2

 Emergency cancellation policy: If schools are canceled for inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. No meetings on major holidays. Meetings from 7:30-9 pm.

Contact name
Carol
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 444-1091
Address

258 Concord Street
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Paul & Anne
Contact email
Contact phone
(978) 618-5671
Address

22 Dudley Hill Road
Dudley, MA 01571
United States

Sponsoring Organization
TCF
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
David Paul
Contact email
Contact phone
(978) 771-6345
Address

235 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Wed. of month 7:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Mercedes
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 749-5625
Address

20 Fearing Road
Hingham, MA 02043
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Beth-Ann
Contact email
Contact phone
(413) 687-1073
Address

840 Page Blvd.
Mary Mother of Hope Church
Springfield, MA 01107
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Gene & Sue
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 347-0981
Address

111 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA 01609
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
1st Tues. of month; 7:00 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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. 

 

Contact name
Jody
Contact email
Contact phone
(978) 786-5014
Address

100 West ST
Leominster, MA 01453
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Compassionate Friends of Greater Newburyport, MA

Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center

Contact name
Barbara Hopkinson
Contact email
Contact phone
(978) 697-1349
Address

42 Green St., Room 209
Newburyport, MA 01950
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
4th Monday of the month; 7:30 p.m (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Cheryl
Contact email
Contact phone
(617) 233-1389
Address

191 Washington Avenue
Winthrop, MA 02152
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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.

Contact name
Gina
Contact email
Contact phone
(508) 287-1780
Address

Smith Mills Congregational Church
11 Anderson Way
Dartmouth, MA 02747
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Compassionate Friends
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Journey: Living with Loss from Substance Use

 Meeting at the Natick Community Center.

Contact name
Kathryn Stygles Peirce
Contact email
Contact phone
(774) 286-9986
Address

115 East Central St
Natick Community Center
Natick, MA 01760
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, Last Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Journey receives support from The Town of Natick as well as Natick SOAR, although we do not have a budget both groups have been generous financially to cover certain projects.
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
https://www.natickma.gov/

The Sun Will Rise

The Sun Will Rise

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

Virtual
Virtual
city, MA 02472
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 7:00-8:30. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

The Sun Will Rise

Currently meeting only virtually. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillRise.org

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
1st Wed. of month; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org

The Sun Will Rise

Crossroads Church Room on Right Before Fellowship Hall - Please complete a one time Pre-Registration at: www.TheSunWillrise.org

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

241 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

The Sun Will Rise

Meets at New Way Recovery Center. Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

85 Quincy Ave
Quincy, MA 02169
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Tuesday of the month: 6:30-8:00 (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

The Sun Will Rise

2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm

Shannon Lundin & Michael Cain facilitating

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

St. John’s Church
27 Devens St 2nd floor
Charlestown , MA 02129
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

The Sun Will Rise

Currently meeting virtually only - Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

34 Powder Mill Road
Maynard, MA 01754
United States

Virtual Meeting Time
3rd Monday of the month : 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Please contact facilitators for details about accessing the meeting.)
Sponsoring Organization
The Sun Will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/

The Sun Will Rise

Meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church 91 Main St Bridgewater MA- Please complete a one-time Pre-Registration at www.TheSunWillrise.org

Contact name
Robyn Houston-Bean
Contact email
Contact phone
(781) 789-4604
Address

Trinity Episcopal Church
91 Main St
Bridgewater, MA 02323
United States

Sponsoring Organization
The Sun will Rise
Sponsoring Organization's Webpage
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/