Grief Support Groups

Group participants taking a walk during Grief on the Move

A grief support group is a gathering where you can talk about thoughts and feelings and learn healthy ways to cope after someone has died. You’ll get emotional support from the group leader and from the other participants, who have had a similar loss. Some Agrace groups meet once a week for six weeks. Other groups meet regularly all year long, and you can attend as needed.

Agrace’s grief support groups are open to anyone who has experienced a loss due to death, even if the person who died was not an Agrace patient.

We suggest you wait at least two months after the death before joining a group, except the Bridges group for adults.
If you need help deciding which group to join, please call Agrace and talk with a grief specialist, or use this form to contact us.
Dates and times listed are subject to change. Please confirm them when you register.
Our groups meet at the Agrace Grief Support Center in Fitchburg. We also periodically offer virtual groups, accessible via Zoom.
There is no fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months. Fees for others can be lowered or waived, if needed.

New Grief Support Group Opportunties in Dodgeville

Grief can feel especially heavy during the holidays, and many people find comfort in connecting with others who understand. This fall, Agrace is offering special Holiday Grief Support events in Dodgeville and surrounding areas to provide encouragement, practical coping strategies, and a sense of community during the holiday season.

Beginning in January 2027, Agrace will also launch a Bridges Grief Support Group in Dodgeville, giving adults grieving a death an ongoing opportunity to gather, share, and receive support close to home.

We invite you to explore the programs below and find the support that feels right for you.

For Children

Family Grief Support Program

This program is for families with children aged 5 to 18 and is held at the Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

For more details or to be added to the waitlist, please call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

For Adults

Bridges Grief Support Group - Dodgeville (NEW)

This group is open to any adult grieving a death, regardless of when the loss occurred. Bridges is attended by people grieving deaths from a variety of causes. The Bridges format is open, meaning the topics discussed in each session vary depending on who is in attendance. There is no set curriculum for Bridges. Bridges is a peer support group facilitated by an Agrace staff member. Sessions occur the first Monday of each month.

Upcoming Dates:
- January 4, 2027
- February 1, 2027
- March 1, 2027
- April 5, 2027
- May 3, 2027
- June 7, 2027
- July 5, 2027
- August 2, 2027
- September 6, 2027
- October 4, 2027
- November 1, 2027
- December 6, 2027
Time:
- 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location:
- Agrace Dodgeville Office, 316 W. Spring St., Dodgeville, WI

Cost:
- $20 per session
- Pay online in advance or at the time of the session.
- If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.
- No fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month before the session
- Registration closes the Friday before the group

Questions or Help Registering
- Call (608) 327-7110
- Email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Bridges Grief Support Group - Fitchburg

Upcoming Dates Additional dates follow the same first- and third-Wednesday pattern.
- October 21, 2026
- November 4, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 2, 2026
- December 16, 2026
Time:
- 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location:
- Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI

Cost:
- $20 per session
- Pay online in advance or at the time of the session.
- If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.
- No fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month the session is held
- Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day of the group (Wednesday)

Questions or Help Registering
- Call (608) 327-7110
- Email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Spouse/Partner Loss Group

A six-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader presents and discusses concepts specific to the grieving process. This group is most appropriate for participants after it has been two months since the death occurred. Call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org for information or to register.

This group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks:

In-Person Groups: Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI

October 2 – November 6 (Fridays) 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
November 2 – December 7 (Mondays) 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
November 3 – December 8 (Tuesdays) 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Virtual Groups

2027 dates coming soon

Additional Details

Cost:
- $120 for the full six-week groups
- Pay online in advance or at the time of the session.
- If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.
- No fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

Pre-registration is Required

To Register or Ask Questions
- Call (608) 327-7110
- Email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Journey Through Grief

A six-week grief support group open to any adult who is grieving the death of a person. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader presents and discusses concepts specific to the grieving process. This group is most appropriate for participants after two months have passed since the death occurred. Call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org for information or to register.

This group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks:

In-Person Groups: Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI

October 8 – November 12 (Thursday) 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Virtual Groups

2027 dates coming soon

Additional Details

Cost:
- $120 for the full six-week group
- Pay online in advance or at the time of the session.
- If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.
- No fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

Pre-registration is Required

To Register or Ask Questions
- Call (608) 327-7110
- Email griefsupport@agrace.org.

For LGBTQ

Virtual LGBTQ Group

A virtual six-week grief support group for LGBTQ adults who are grieving the death of a person. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader presents and discusses concepts specific to the grieving process. This group is most appropriate for participants after at least two months have passed since the death occurred.

This group is offered via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required. Please call (608) 327-7110 to pre-register or for more details or send a request here.

This group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks

November 11 – December 16 (Wednesdays) 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (LGBTQ specific)

Additional Details

Cost:
- $120 for the full six-week group
- Pay online in advance or at the time of the session.
- If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.
- No fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

Pre-registration is Required

To Register or Ask Questions
- Call (608) 327-7110
- Email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Grief Support Group - Platteville

Connect with others who understand

For adults grieving the death of a person during the holiday season.

Find comfort in knowing others will listen and can relate to your experience.
Learn healthy ways to care for yourself and build resilience while grieving.
Attend as many sessions as you need.

Session Details

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (all sessions)
Upcoming Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Location: Edenbrook Platteville, 1300 N. Water St., Platteville, WI
Cost: Free to attend, thanks to our community partners.
Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month before the session
- Registration closes the day before the group
To Register or Ask Questions: Call the Agrace Grief Center at 608-327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Holiday Grief Support Group - Dubuque

Connect with others who understand

For adults grieving the death of a person during the holiday season.

Find comfort in knowing others will listen and can relate to your experience.
Learn healthy ways to care for yourself and build resilience while grieving.
Attend as many sessions as you need.

Session Details

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (all sessions)
Upcoming Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Location: Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1150 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, IA
Cost: Free to attend, thanks to our community partners.
Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month before the session
- Registration closes the day before the group
To Register or Ask Questions: Call the Agrace Grief Center at 608-327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Holiday Grief Support Group - Dodgeville

Connect with others who understand

For adults grieving the death of a person during the holiday season.

Find comfort in knowing others will listen and can relate to your experience.
Learn healthy ways to care for yourself and build resilience while grieving.
Attend as many sessions as you need.

Session Details

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (all sessions)
Upcoming Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Location: Agrace Dodgeville Office, 316 W. Spring St., Dodgeville, WI
Cost: Free to attend, thanks to our community partners.
Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month before the session
- Registration closes the day before the group
To Register or Ask Questions: Call the Agrace Grief Center at 608-327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

Holiday Grief Support Group - Spring Green

Connect with others who understand

For adults grieving the death of a person during the holiday season.

Find comfort in knowing others will listen and can relate to your experience.
Learn healthy ways to care for yourself and build resilience while grieving.
Attend as many sessions as you need.

Session Details

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Upcoming Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
Location: Spring Green Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green, WI
Cost: Free to attend, thanks to our community partners.
Registration:
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration opens the month before the session
- Registration closes the day before the group
To Register or Ask Questions: Call the Agrace Grief Center at 608-327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

How do I get started?

Simply call the number below or click the button to send us a brief online form. You can ask which support group would be best for you, or tell us in the comments section which group interests you.

Agrace’s Grief Support staff will contact you to answer your questions and help you register for a support group that meets your needs.

(608) 327-7110

Submit a Question/Group Interest

Call to talk to an interpreter / Tenemos intérpretes disponibles: (800) 930-2770

(800) 553-4289

New Grief Support Group Opportunties in Dodgeville

For Children

Family Grief Support Program

For Adults

Bridges Grief Support Group - Dodgeville (NEW)

Bridges Grief Support Group - Fitchburg

Spouse/Partner Loss Group

Journey Through Grief

For LGBTQ

Virtual LGBTQ Group

Upcoming Events

Holiday Grief Support Group - Platteville

Holiday Grief Support Group - Dubuque

Holiday Grief Support Group - Dodgeville

Holiday Grief Support Group - Spring Green

How do I get started?

(608) 327-7110

(800) 553-4289

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