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 Wednesday, February 26 through May 28, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900-11th Ave, Kenosha, WI
COST: $20 (Includes Workbook)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Charlie Hansen at 262-551-7517 or through the online form.
WHEN: Weekly on Wednesday, February 26 through May 21, 2025
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: New Life – Somers Campus, 1520 Green Bay Road, Somers, WI
COST: $20 (Includes Workbook)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kathy Turek through online form.
WHEN: Weekly on Monday, March 3 through May 26, 2025
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave, Racine, WI 53403
COST: Free
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Linda Bagley at 262-902-8832.
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: 2nd Wednesday of each month
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 6040 39th Avenue, Suite #5, Kenosha, WI, 53142
COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: This is a free service open to community members of all faiths. Attendees must be 18 years or older. For inquiries email [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.
