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Grief Support

Grief Resources

Individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online websites may help in working through your grief.

GriefShare is a nationwide network of groups of people who meet weekly to share and support each other during the grief recovery process. Visit www.griefshare.org to find a support group near you.

Online resources include discussion forums, educational tools, and a community for people who are dealing with grief. You may find one or more of the following websites to be helpful:

Griefnet.org is an internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss, with over 50 email support groups.

Widownet.org is an online information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other related topics.

Grieving.com is a forum resource with more than 45,000 active members. Topics range from terminal illness and sudden death to the loss of a pet.

MISS Foundation - This volunteer-run nonprofit organization supports people of all ages through the process of grieving the death of a child.

Recover From Grief  provides information about the grieving process as well as coping strategies.

The Grief Toolbox offers articles, other resources, an online art gallery, and a support group locator to help support individuals in the grieving process.


Remembering a Life is a guide to honoring a life well-lived, from planning a tribute to mourning a loved one.

Local Grief Support

Saginaw Grief Support


A & D Hospice

3375 Carver St (west on Enterprise off Bay Rd)

CONTACTS: Laura Ruhle & Sarah & David: 800-884-3335

 

AFTER-CARE GRIEF SUPPORT: VNA: 2nd Tue: 2:00-3:00 PM

500 S Hamilton; 1st floor Conf. Rm: [Monthly Topics with Discussion]

CONTACTS: Nicole Springer & Dave Keller 799-6020

 

CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER– SAGINAW (6:30-8:00pm: Oct-May)

(Kids Ages 5-18 + a parent figure group: must preregister)

2nd & 4th WEDS @ Sag Children’s Museum (315 W. Genesee Ave)

CONTACT: Camille Gerace Nitschky: 989 495-9335

 

GRIEF SHARE Tues. 2-3pm Zion Lutheran Church,

1209 Hancock & Court St. 13-week open rotating series

CONTACT: Pastor Sue Hand 859-4491

 

GRIEVING PARENTS—after a child loss of any age

Nearest group is Jacob’s ladder in Bay City

 

INTRO TO SPOUSAL LOSS @ COVENANT (6-week series)

5400 N. Mackinaw- 3rd Floor Conf. Rm–Thursdays 10:15-11:30 am

Must preregister in advance for a specific 6-week series

CONTACTS: Alison 583-5268 or Gerry: 583-5267

 

SOUTHERN CARE-GRIEF SUPPORT– 3rd Thursdays 6 pm

Southern Care Hospice 6272 State St, Saginaw

CONTACT: Chaplain Don Killey 264-4726


SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: 1ST & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00PM

State Street United Methodist, 3617 Mackinaw @ State

CONTACT: 781-5260 BARB SMITH Suicide Resource & Response

 

SAGINAW DIOCESE-GRIEF RECOVERY (6-session series)

(By Regions: listed on p.4)

CALL: FAMILY MINISTRY–797-6660

 

TENDER TEARS Outreach (pregnancy loss, stillbirth, newborn death)

(parental loss support, resources & periodic memorial services]

CONTACT CHRISTINA RN: 583-4274 or PASTORAL CARE 583-6042



Frankenmuth & Birch Run Area


CARO GRIEF SUPPORT–3rd Sundays: 2:00-3:30 PM

Wellspring Lutheran Hospice 100 Mayer Road

CONTACT: JANE OLIVIER 989-652-4663

 

GRIEF SHARE 13-week series – Spring/Fall

St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 140 Churchgrove

CONTACT: Gaylene 989-652-6141

 

Tea @ 5 (widows group) Silver Creek Apt Clubhouse,

11886 Sliver Creek Dr.

CONTACT: LUANN PERIARD 624-5103



Midland County


CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER (6:30-8:00pm)

1st & 3rd MONDAYS @ Messiah Lutheran (1550 Poseyville Rd)

CONTACT: Camille Gerace Nitschky: 989 495-9335

 

FAMILY GRIEF SUPPORT October 24 6-7:30 pm

West Midland Family Center, 4011 W Isabella Rd, Shepherd, MI

GRIEF SERIES (bi-annual 6-week) 7-8:45 pm: Wednesdays

Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St.

CONTACT: NAN SPENCE 791-7879

 

GRIEF SHARE—Mondays 6:30 pm Midland Nazarene Church

5700 Jefferson Ave

CONTACT: Janet Fryman 859-0669

 

HEARTLAND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Grief share 11AM: 2nd & 4th Mondays

The Eagle Ridge Church of God, 2808 Waldo Rd.

CONTACT: SUE AT HEARTLAND 1-800-275-4517

 

GRIEF SUPPORT–MyMichigan Home Care, formerly MidMichigan Homecare 800-862-5002

Virtual grief support meetings on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.



Bay - Arenac County


Tea and Talk at the Toni &Trish House Grief Support Group

meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm to 2:30pm

(some holiday exceptions)  4699 11 mile Road, Auburn , MI

Contact: Jo Ellen at 989-662-6400.


ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT- Standish St Mary’s of MI Hospital

1st & 3rd Mondays at 6pm. CONTACT: Renee Diener 989-274-5029


CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER—Bay City: 4th TUES: Jan-May 2019

6:30-8:00pm. Bay City Community Center, 800 John F. Kennedy Dr.

CONTACT: Camille Gerace Nitschky: 989 495-9335


GRACE HOSPICE—Adult Grief: 6 Week Series: 6:30 pm Thursdays:

Grace Hospice (VPA Building) 1484 Straits Dr (Mackinaw at I-10)

CONTACT: Jennifer Shobe–686-9866 to pre-register


GRIEF SHARE: Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Trinity Lutheran-Amazing Bookstore 1901 Broadway Bay City

CONTACT: Barb McCray 894-5536


JACOB’S LADDER—parent/family loss of a child of any age.

In His Presence Church, 4521 Monitor Road: 2nd Tu at 6:30 PM

CONTACTS: Cindy: 697-3438 or Debi: 239-8963


NEW DAWN GRIEF SUPPORT—Gephart’s Funeral Home

201 W Midland Rd: 1st Thursdays 10-11:30 am. CALL: 686-2291

NEW TOMMOROWS: 8-week Grief Education Series

McLaren-Bay. CONTACT: Amy K 316-4353


SOUTHERN CARE GRIEF SUPPORT—10:30 AM: 1st Thursdays.

Canteen Activity Center: 800 Livingston Ave. Bay City 48708

CONTACT: Chaplain Don Killey: 790-7533

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