Grief Support
Grief Resources
When a death occurs, it marks the beginning of a difficult transition period. Our family and staff wish to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our desire is to provide personal service and support that will comfort and assist you during this time. As part of this effort, we have compiled a list of bereavement resources that offer help and hope.
Local Bereavement and Grief Support GroupsAlone Again
Contact: Stephanie Speith-Wooldford (419) 893-1994
Place: Maumee Senior Center,2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee
This group is for older adults who are experiencing the loss of a spouse through nursing home placement, divorce, death, or other causes and meets for dinner once a month.
Bereavement Support Group -St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg
Contact: Deacon Charlie McDaniels (419) 874-4559
www.saintroseonline.org
Place: St. Rose Church, 215 E. Front St., Perrysburg
General bereavement support group open to all.
Bridge Home Health and Hospice Bereavement Services-Findlay
Contact: Amber Wolfrom at (419) 423-5351
Various meeting locations
This group provides one on one support and educational opportunities.
Caring and Restoring Each Other (CARE)
Contact: The Toledo Hospital NICU (419) 291-9475
Place: Ronald McDonald House, 3883 Monroe St., Toledo
Description: This group focuses on the support of bereaved parents experiencing pre-natal death (miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant). Parents can email infants name to be added to the memorial program to colleen.kwiatkowski@promedica.org
Gabby’s Grief Center
Contact: (734) 242-8773
www.gabbysgriefcenter.org
Place: 2262 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI
A grief support group for families and individuals open to all.
Good Grief of Northwest Ohio
Contact: 419-360-4939
www.goodgriefnwo.org
Place: 440 S. Reynolds Road, Suite D, Toledo, Ohio 43615
Good Grief is a support group that deals with loss for both children and adults.
Helping You Grieve (HUG)-St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance
Contact: Deacon Jeff Mayer at (419) 782-2776 www.stmarydefiance.com
Place: St. Mary Catholic Community, 715 Jefferson Ave., Defiance
General grief support group
Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Contact: (419) 661-4001 or www.hospicenwo.org/family-support/grief-support/
Place: Toledo Center 800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo.
or Perrysburg Center 30000 E. River Rd. Perrysburg
Grief and bereavement services and support groups for a lost spouse, children grieving lost parents, yoga and grief, and walking through grief.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton
Contact: Judy Geiger at (419) 732-7367
www.immaculateconceptionpc.com/
Place: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 Madison St., Port Clinton
General grief support group
Lucas County Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Contact: Jodi Jankowski (419) 243-9178
Various meeting locations
Bereavement support group for those affected by suicide.
Monarch Grief Center
Contact: (567) 331-8601 (Call or Text)
www.monarchgriefcenter.org
Place: 314 Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Monarch Grief Center offers initial counseling, family counseling, and group counseling.
Oregon Senior Center
Contact: (419) 698-7078
www.oscohio.org
Place: 4350 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH
General grief support group, call for meeting times.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Temperance, MI
Contact: Parish Office (734) 847-2805
www.mountcarmeltemperance.org
Place: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 8330 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI.
General grief support group
Seasons of Hope-St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Oregon
Contact: Parish Office 419-693-1150
www.stiggys.org
Place: St Ignatius Catholic Church 212 N. Stadium Rd Oregon, Oh 43616
Grief support meeting in the Parish Life Center on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Team Recovery-Families After Addiction or Death
Contact: (419) 561-5433
www.theteamrecovery.org
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Place: 4352 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo
Support group for those families grieving after addiction or death.
Today and Beyond Ecumenical Group
Contact: Terry McKown at (419) 475-4348 Ext. 112
cktoledo.org/today-beyond
Place: Christ the King, Parish Meeting Room, 4100 Harvest Ln., Toledo
General bereavement support group.
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
www.centerforloss.com
An organization founded by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt “dedicated to companioning grieving people as they mourn transitions and losses that transform their lives”.
www.compassionatefriends.com
A national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to “assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive”.
www.fernside.org
A non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death.
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