FREDERICK LOCATION*

Frederick Health Village
1 Frederick Health Way
Frederick MD 21701

*Please use NORTH entrance of building (front of building) for this event. There is a parking lot by the NORTH entrance (Visitor Parking Lot).

General Grief Support Group – DAY AND EVENING
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2:00 -3:30 p.m. (no group July 4th)
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 5:00 -6:30 p.m. (no group November 28th)

This support group is an ongoing, drop-in group designed to provide support to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Being with individuals who have had similar experiences and feelings allows sharing and healing to take place, and this group provides a safe place where group members can share their story and express their grief. This is a drop in group; no need to pre-register.

Loss of Parent Support Group-EVENING
Tuesdays, August 6 - September 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
This 8-week support group is designed for adults who have experienced the death of a parent. During this group, we will provide grief education as well as time to share thoughts and feelings through grief processing in a safe space.
Please register for this group by July 30th, 2024 by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030. Once registration for this group closes, new members will not be able to join.

Overdose Loss Support Group- EVENING
Wednesdays, October 2 - November 20, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
This 8-week support group is designed for adults who have lost a loved one whose death was a result of or related to overdose of drugs and/or alcohol. This group will be a safe space for people to process grief and find connection with others who have experienced a substance-related loss.
Please register for this group by September 25th, 2024 by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030. Once registration for this group closes, new members will not be able to join.

Loss of Adult Child Support Group- EVENING
Tuesdays, October 1 - November 26 (Skip 11/5 Election Day), 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
This 8-week support group is designed for adults who have lost an adult child (over the age of 18). During this group, we will provide time and space to process the specific loss and special issues that arise through this lived experience. An environment of safety, non-judgement, and support is fostered through compassionate facilitation and confidentiality within the group.
Please register for this group by September 24, 2024 by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030. Once registration for this group closes, new members will not be able to join.

Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group- DAY
Wednesdays, October 2 - November 20, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
This 8-week support group is designed for those whose spouse/life partner has died at least 3 months ago. During this group we will explore and share the issues specific to the death of a spouse/partner and provide understanding and validation of feelings. We will discuss tools you may utilize in order to begin the process of recovering peace and rebuilding your future.
Please register for this group by September 25, 2024 by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030. Once registration for this group closes, new members will not be able to join.

Suicide Loss Group
Dates and Times To Be Determined
This 8-week support group provides a safe space for adults who have lost someone from suicide to process their grief without stigmatization or judgement. Emotions and experiences from this type of loss can be unique and traumatic. This group will provide an opportunity to connect with peers, process feelings of grief, and receive grief education and tools that can be used going forward.
Please register for this group by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030.

Men's Grief Peer-Led Support Group
Dates and Times To Be Determined
This peer-led, 8-week support group is for adult men who have lost someone special in their lives. Led by one of our trained and experienced male bereavement volunteers, this group provides a unique opportunity for men to find grief support through processing with their peers. Grief education and curriculum for this group is developed by the bereavement counseling staff.
Please register for this group by emailing griefsupport@frederick.health or calling 240-566-3030.