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Grief Support Groups in South Jersey

We are committed to providing you with the grief support you need in these difficult times. We also believe it’s critical to do our part to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. We are currently offering support groups on-line. Please reach out to us about your support needs. If you have any questions, please call us at (856) 596-8550.

Registration is required. Call us at (856) 596-8550 or scroll down to fill out the online form.

The Samaritan Center for Grief Support is here for you.  Along with family members of our patients, Samaritan’s grief support services are available for anyone in the community experiencing grief and loss.

Our List of South NJ Grief Support Groups

The following grief support groups are free for anyone in South NJ. Please call for more information, including times, dates, and addresses of meetings: (856) 596-8550.

New to Grief – Online

This one-time session will help you navigate this challenging time by helping you explore the language of loss, engage in mutual support, and learn about additional resources.

  • Please call us for dates and times.

Registration is required. Call us at (856) 596-8550 or scroll down to fill out the online form.

Coping with the Holidays – Online

For most people, the holidays are a happy, festive time of year. But, for those facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one, the season can be lonely, depressing, and often difficult to handle. Holidays or not, it is important for you to find a way to take care of yourself. You’re invited to join us at this free, online workshop to learn tips about how to deal with the holidays. If you don’t want to join an online group, we created a short, 20-minute presentation and a downloadable care worksheet. Learn more >>

November

  • Thursday, November 19 from 6-7:30 pm
  • Monday, November 23 from 6-7:30 pm
  • Monday, November 30 from 2-3:30 pm

December

  • Thursday, December 3 from 2-3:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 10 from 6-7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 12 from 10-11:30 am
  • Monday December 14 from 6-7:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 17 from 6-7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 29 from 2-3:30 pm

Scroll down for more support groups.

Resources

Interested in attending a support group or getting more information?

Daughters without Mothers (6 weeks)

For adult women grieving the loss of their mother

How do we, as daughters, find our way after our moms have died? What happens to the empty chairs? This South NJ support group offers grief education, and most importantly, a place to speak your mom’s name, tell her story, and honor her memory. This group is free and open to the community. Join us at our kitchen table — you really aren’t alone.

Grieving the Love of Your Life (6 weeks)

For those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner

Early Endings  (6 weeks)

For younger adults grieving a spouse or partner’s loss

Sharing in Grief and Hope (6 weeks)

For anyone who has lost a family member or friend

This group’s goal is to help you find your way to a new life that encompasses the absence of your loved one.  You will have the opportunity to share your story, and give and receive comfort.

Healing Your Heart: Yoga and Meditation for Grief (6 Weeks)

No yoga experience necessary. This is a special group for anyone exploring their grief journey through yoga asana (poses) and mindful meditation practice. Group is open to any level of experience and is designed to be a slow, gentle, healing practice.