For group descriptions and registration information, see “For Adults” or “For Families with Children” sections, above.
Pre-registration for all groups is required. Please call (608) 327-7110 to pre-register or for more details or send a request here.
LGBTQ+ SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS GROUP
A six-week grief support series for people in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced the death of a partner or spouse.
- In-person, Thursdays September 18–October 23, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
- Cost: $120* per series. There is no fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.
SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS GROUP
A six-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. 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 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.
BRIDGES SUPPORT GROUP
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 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: April 9, 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 p.m. – 7 p.m. – the First and Third Wednesday of each month
Wednesdays: April 2 & 16, 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* (can be lowered, if needed). There is no fee if the person who died was served by Agrace Hospice Care within the past 12 months.
FAMILY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
This program is for families with children aged 5 to 18 and is held in person at the Agrace Grief Support Center.
- Our Spring 2025 session is currently full. To be added to the waitlist for Fall 2025, please call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.
JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF
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 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.