Grief Support Groups

LGBTQ+ Spouse/Partner Loss is a six-week grief support series for people in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced the death of a partner or spouse. This group is most appropriate for participants after it has been 2 months since the death occurred.

In-person, Thursdays September 18–October 23, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Group meets at The Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

To pre-register, call (608) 327-7110, email griefsupport@agrace.org, or send a request here.

Cost: $120* per series, payable online in advance or at the time of group

*if needed, this fee can be lowered or waived. There is no fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

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 format for Bridges is open, which means the topics discussed each session vary based on who is in attendance. There is no set curriculum for Bridges. Bridges is a peer support group facilitated by an Agrace staff member and an Agrace volunteer trained in grief support. At times there may be a staff or volunteer shadow.

Morning and evening sessions are held in person at the Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

Morning sessions

*Pre-registration is required and opens the Monday of the week the session is held. Call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org for information or to register.

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m – the second Wednesday of each month

Wednesdays: May 14, June 11, July 9,  August 13, September 10,  October 8, November 12, December 10

Evening sessions

*Pre-registration is required and opens the Monday of the week the session is held. Call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org for information or to register.

5:30–7 p.m. – the first and third Wednesday of each month

Wednesdays: May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, August 6 & 20, September 3 & 17, October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17

Cost: $20* per session, payable online in advance or at the time of group

*if needed, this fee can be lowered or waived. There is no fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.

A six-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. This group is most appropriate for participants after it has been 2 months since the death occurred.

This group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.

Group 5: In-person, Tuesdays May 20–June 24, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 7: In-person, Tuesdays July 8–August 12, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 8: In-person, Fridays August 15–September 19, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Group 9: Virtual, Thursdays September 4–October 9, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 10: In-person, Mondays September 15–October 20, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Group 11: In-person, Thursdays October 9–November 13, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 12: In-person, Thursdays October 16–November 20, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Group 13: In-person, Mondays November 10–December 15, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

A six-week grief support group for adults who are grieving a death. 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 2 months since the death occurred.

This group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.

Group 1: Virtual, Fridays July 11–August 15, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Group 2: In-Person, Mondays September 29–November 3, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 3: In-person, Mondays November 3–December 8, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

This group for adults focuses on self-care through guided stretching, breath exercises, relaxation and reflective writing. Attend as often as desired.

Wednesdays: April 23, May 28
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Cost: $15* per session, payable online

*if needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.

This group meets at The Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

To pre-register, call (608) 327-7110, email griefsupport@agrace.org, or send a request here.

Are you feeling “broken” by grief? During this exercise in healing, you will smash a pottery bowl to symbolize how life can feel shattered after a death. Gluing the bowl back together represents the “rebuilding” that happens after a loss. You may bring your own bowl or use one provided by Agrace.

Thursday, June 12

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20*, payable online

*if needed, this fee can be lowered or waived.

This group meets at The Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

Registration is required by June 10. To sign up, fill out this form here.