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: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 – 11th Ave., Kenosha, WI
COST: $5 Workbook Fee
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pastor Charlie at 262-515-4430 or email [email protected]
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 through Wednesday, November 15, 2023
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 – 11th Ave., Kenosha, WI
COST: $20 Workbook Fee
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pastor Charlie at 262-515-4430 or email [email protected]
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
A survivor of suicide is a family member or friend of a person who died by suicide. A support group for survivors of suicide meet on selected Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Community Church located at 5900 11th Ave., Kenosha.
WHEN:
- February 14, 2023 & February 28, 2023
- March 14th, 2023 & March 28th, 2023
- April 11th, 2023 & April 11th, 2023
- May 9th, 2023 & May 23rd, 2023
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 – 11th Ave., Kenosha, WI
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Contact Debbie at 262-880-0464 or by 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.
