You are never alone.
While no one can fully understand the grief you feel in your heart, the support of others who have experienced a loss can be a comfort in your time of sorrow. Connect with others for one-time events or ongoing support for you or your children with one of the welcoming, understanding groups listed below.
We recommend GriefShare. It is the #1 Grief Support Program. GriefShare support groups meet weekly to help you face the challenges of loss and move toward rebuilding your life. It is facilitated by Certified Grief Coach, Pastor Charlie Hansen and assisted by Roger Rodriguez.
WHEN: Weekly on Thursday, April 24 through July 10, 2025
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Piasecki Carriage House, 3903 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
COST: $25 (Includes Workbook)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Diane Cesnovar, Lead Volunteer at 847-226-4645.
WHEN: June 11, 2025 – September 3, 2025
TIME: Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. – 11:oo a.m.
WHERE: 1520 Green Bay Road, Somers, WI 53144
COST: The sessions are free. A workbook is required and is available for purchase for $20 at the first meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: This is a free service open to community members of all faiths. Attendees must be 18 years or older.
GriefShare Loss of a Spouse with
Holy Spirit Community Church
WHEN: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pastor Charlie at 262-551-7517 or [email protected].
GriefShare 13 Week Event with
Holy Spirit Community Church
WHEN: Weekly on Wednesday, August 20 through November 12, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
COST: $25 (Includes Workbook)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pastor Charlie at 262-551-7517 or [email protected].
Surviving the Holidays with
Holy Spirit Community Church
WHEN: Sunday, November 23, 2025
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pastor Charlie at 262-551-7517 or [email protected].
The Compassionate Friends, Racine Chapter
A mutual self-help group welcoming all bereaved parents, no matter their child’s age, religion or cause of death meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Wheaton Franciscan (All Saints), 3801 Spring St., Racine, WI 53405, lower level.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Peg Rousar-Thompson for more information at 262-598-0834 or via email.
Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin Hospice
The Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin Hospice has a six-week “Coping With Grief” series that meets at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Start dates are staggered throughout the year. They also offer a variety of support groups, including a men’s breakfast grief support group.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Harry Carlson at 262-249-5860.
A Gathering of Angels
Supportive mothers who have lost an infant or young child due to stillbirth, miscarriage, accident or illness find creative outlets for grief through personal expression and community activities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information contact Ann Colwell at 262-639-3099 or Peg Rousar-Thompson at 262-598-0834.
