Referrals of other Support Groups
For Parents
The compassionate friends, Cincinnati Chapter
A national mutual assistance, self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings.
West Group:
Meets the 1st Monday of the month, 7:00pm registration, program begins at 7:30pm. If that day is a holiday, group meets the following Monday. Mercy Franciscan Terrace, 80 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Contact: Susan Carlson-Berne, (513) 821-9707 or Hope Bard, (513) 793-3554
East Group:
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 8101 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255. Contact: Barbara & Gary Christian (859) 283-1926, Ann Hall, (859)356-5232 Or Carolyn Saeng, (513) 553-2561
Companions on a journey—child loss group
Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm at St. Maximillan Kolbe Center, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011. Contact: Sheila Munafo-Kanoza, (513) 874-9108
Grieving parents support group
A support group for parents who have lost an infant through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00pm at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, Kemper Room, 5950 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213. Contact Alana Roush, (513) 872-1163.
HOPE: Helping overwhelmed parents endure
Support group for parents who have lost an older child. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Crestview Hills, KY. Contact James Ellis at (859) 292-4916 or www.parentshope.com
Loss of an adult child
Support for parents who are grieving the death of an adult child. Call for dates and times. Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075. Call Michelle Williams at (859) 441-6332 or mwilliams@hospicebg.org .
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Materials, support and advocacy for victims of drunk drivers can be obtained by calling the hot-line. 4015 Executive Park Drive, #215, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Contact Andrea Rehkamp, (513) 769-6800
Fernside, Center for grieving children
A place of comfort and support for children and teens, ages 3-18, and their families who have had a death in the immediate family. Fernside offers a variety of support groups for children, parents and guardians:
Parent Loss Group, 2nd & 4th Monday, Blue Ash
Parent Loss Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Liberty township
Parent Loss Group, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Bridgetown
Parent Loss Group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Anderson Township
Sibling Loss Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Blue Ash
Extended Loss Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Liberty Township
Young Adult Group, 18-26, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Blue Ash
Call for starting times and specific locations. Call (513) 745-0111
Rainbows
Provides peer support for children experiencing a loss due to death, divorce or other significant losses. Times and schedules are determined by the location. Contact Sandy Keiser, Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio, (513) 241-7745 for more information.
S.T.A.R.S. Grief support for kids
A support group in Northern Kentucky for school-age children and their caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one. Childcare is provided. The program meets September-May, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 6:30-8:00pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Crestview Hills, KY.
S.T.A.R.S. also host a Young Adult Support Group during the summer at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. School groups are available upon request. Contact us at (859) 292-0244 or www.starsforchildren.com for more information.
General Grief Groups
A journey through healing support group
For adults grieving the death of a loved one. Various groups offered. Please call for date, time and location. Sponsored by Heartland Hospice. Contact Kathleen McFalls, (513) 831-5800
Bereavement support group
Support for bereaved persons. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00-8:30pm. Mercy Hospital Medical Staff Conf. room, 1st floor, 3000 Mack Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Contact Lucy Vic, (513) 970-7129
Young adult grief support group
A 9 week bereavement support group for young adults, 18 and older, who have lost a loved one. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 7:00-8:15pm. Call for next starting date. Contact Marsha Linnemann or Liz Stevers, (859) 2727-1250 or James Ellis, (859) 292-4916
Young adult grief support group
A bereavement support group for young adults, 18 and older, who have lost a loved one. Sponsored by Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children. Call for time and location, (513) 745-0111
Widows/Widowers
Good Mourning-Widows/Widowers Group
A support and social group for widows and widowers who have lost a spouse through death. Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 7:00pm, Colerian Township, call for directions. Contact: Jean Wagner, (513) 285-2164
Making Today Count
Sponsored by: Clermont Senior Services. A support group for persons who are widowed. 4th Thursday of every month, 7:00-9:00pm at Eastern Area United Way Building 2085-A Front Wheel Drive Batavia, OH 45103. Contact: Linda Tennison, (513) 724-1255.
Spouse loss group
For men and women who have lost a spouse within the past two years. Call for dates and times. Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075. Call Michelle Williams at (859) 441-6332 or mwilliams@hospicebg.org .
Sunday night widow/widowers support group
This group provides peer support and social activities for those who have lost their spouse to death. Meets on Sundays at 7:30pm at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 3020 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208. Contact Barbara Burke, (513) 831-5749.
Men’s breakfast club
A group for retired-age men who have experienced the death of a wife. A time for eating, talking, and grief work at their own pace. Guest speakers frequent the breakfast speaking on topics of interest such as ID Theft, Financial Planning, Medical Insurance, Sports and more. Sponsored by Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9:30am at Atria Summit Hills, Edgewood, KY. Contact: James Ellis at (859) 292-4916 or jellis@stelizabeth.com for more information.
Widow/widower support group
Bereavement support group for those over 55. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 4:30-5:30pm at Jewish Family Service, 11223 Cornell Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242 Contact Beth Schwartz (513) 766-3320
Young Widows/widowers support group
Support group for those who lost a younger spouse. Please call for dates and times. Marsha Linnemann or Liz Sievers, (859) 727-1250
Dealing with grief
A support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, 1:30-2:30pm at St. Saviour Parish Center, 4136 Myrle Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45236.
Contact Linda Smith, (513) 791-9004 for additional information.
For those experiencing the loss of a loved one
A support group for those who have lost a loved one. Meets the 1st Saturday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211. Contact Janet McGrath or Jeannette Witsken, (513) 661-3022
From the heart care program
Support and education for those who have lost a loved one or friend. Facilitated by a licensed counselor. Call for next group date. Baker-Stevens Funeral home, 1500 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042. Contact the funeral home (513) 422-5404.
Good grief
Support for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held at Maple Knoll Village. 1st Monday of each month, 1:00pm, Breese Manor Meeting Room, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246. Contact Chaplain Steve Copeland at (513) 782-4327.
Good grief
A bereavement support group open to the public. Meets for eight sessions at Dearborn County Hospital, 370 Bielby Rd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Call for the date and time of the next session. Tim Heller, (812) 537-2701 or 1-800-676-5428
Griefshare: Journey from mourning to joy
Non-denominational group for those grieving the death of someone close that features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Offered twice a year for 13 weeks. Call for next start date. Meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm at Crosspoint Baptist Church, 4596 Bells Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45245. Call Mary McCabe, (513) 528-1740.
Or
Christ Baptist Church, 3810 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY 41076. John and Kathy Shay, (859) 441-3363.
Grief’s journey
Support for those who have lost a loved one in the last year. Call for dates and times. Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075. Call Michelle Williams at (859) 441-6332 or mwilliams@hospicebg.org .
Grief support group
For people who have lost a loved one. Time limited, offered four times a year. Family Life Center, Woodview & Compton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231. Chris Vogelsang, (513) 931-5777. Call for dates and times.
Grief and loss support group
For people who have lost a loved one. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church, St. Rt. 138 West Josie Ave., Hillsboro, OH. For more information contact Pastor Doug Campbell, (937) 393-1837
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