Grief support groups are facilitated by hospice trained bereavement volunteers to provide structured peer support. The Grief Support Groups focus on education and peer support regarding the grief process. Pre-registration is required. Groups are limited to 12 participants and are generally 8 weeks in duration.

For more information call Volunteer Services (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620

For the next Grief Support Group session please check the Event Calendar

Bereavement Services include:

• Comprehensive bereavement assessment by the Hospice Team at the time of admission to hospice services.
• Support throughout the hospice stay for funeral/memorial service planning
• Grief educational materials and community resources provided to the bereaved
• Cards and letters offering support to the bereaved on a regular basis throughout the 13 months following the death of a loved one
• Personalized grief educational materials and community resources provided to the bereaved
• One-on-one visits provided by bereavement volunteers
• Invitation sent to the bereaved for community memorial services
• Invitations to the bereaved for grief support groups held several times a year by hospice in the community

Community Grief Support:

• Spring and Fall community memorial services
• Facilitation of bereavement support groups frequently throughout the year
• Monthly Men's Discussion Group
• Holiday grief education community forum

Grief Support for Men

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association offers a Men's Breakfast Club, a special Grief Discussion Group for men adjusting to the loss of a loved one. The group gets together on the last Friday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 274 Pleasant Street, Concord. Continental breakfast is provided. There is no registration or fee to attend. Please call 224-4093, ext. 2826 for additional information.

Grief Support for the Holidays

The loss of a loved one hurts more on holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or other special days, when the grief one feels takes on additional clarity and depth. These feelings are normal and to be expected. Special days intensify grief because they focus on feelings of loss. The absence of a loved one may alter or completely change the traditions once shared, which in turn may awaken many memories. However, one can learn how to live with the grief and not be consumed by it.

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association provides a free informational and supportive session called "Grief and the Holidays." The facilitator is a member of the Hospice team. Space is limited. Please call 224-4093 extension 2826 for information.

Dates and times for all community grief support in the Calendar.