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Grief Support Groups

Learn about the various grief support groups Agrace offers.

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 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.

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 further details please call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org.

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

For Adults

LGBTQ+ Spouse/Partner Loss Group

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.

IN-PERSON Bridges Grief Support Group

Pre-registration is required and opens the Monday before each scheduled session. Call (608) 327-7110 or email griefsupport@agrace.org for information or to register.

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.

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

Morning sessions

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

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

Evening sessions

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

Wednesdays: January 15, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, 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, 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.

Young Adult Grief Support Group

For young adults (age 18-30ish) who are grieving a death. Attend as often as desired.

Pre-registration is required for each session you’d like to attend.

Second Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 pm, alternating between virtual and in person.

Virtual dates: January 8, March 12, May 14, July 9, September 10, November 12

In person dates: February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, December 10

COST: $20 per session*

* 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.

In person 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.

Spouse/Partner Loss Grief Support Group

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 2: Virtual, Fridays February 21–March 31, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 3: In-person, Mondays March 27–May 1, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 4: In-person, Mondays March 31–May 5, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Group 5: In-person, Mondays April 7–May 12, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Group 6: In-person, Tuesdays May 20–June 24, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

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 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, Thursdays April 3–May 8, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Group 2: Virtual, Fridays July 11–August 15, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

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

Group 4: In-person, Mondays November 3–December 8, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Mindful Movements

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

Wednesdays: January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
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.

Kindness Rock Painting

Join other adults in a caring environment while we create a work of art. You’ll paint a rock (or two) with a meaningful name, quote, lyric, phrase or mantra. Bring your creativity and inspiration as you spend time with others who understand grief—and care.

The finished rocks will be sealed with resin for pickup later. Your unique rock(s) will become a source of emotional support for you, help you with feeling grounded and add to your self-care routine during times of distress.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Cost: $20* 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.

Groups by Location

Unless the listing shows a virtual format, all Agrace grief support groups are held at the Agrace Grief Support Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

Fitchburg Groups (Agrace Grief Support Center)

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 2: Virtual, Fridays February 21–March 31, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Group 3: In-person, Mondays March 27–May 1, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Group 4: In-person, Mondays March 31–May 5, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Group 5: In-person, Mondays April 7–May 12, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Group 6: In-person, Tuesdays May 20–June 24, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

BRIDGES SUPPORT GROUP

Pre-Registration is required for each session you would like to attend.

Morning sessions

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

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

Evening sessions

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – the First and Third Wednesday of each month

Wednesdays: January 15, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, 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.

YOUNG ADULT GROUP

For young adults (age 18-30ish) who are grieving a death. Attend as often as desired.
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (the second Wednesday of each month), alternating between virtual and in person.
Virtual dates: January 8, March 12, May 14, July 9, September 10, November 12
In person dates: February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, December 10
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, Thursdays April 3–May 8, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Group 2: Virtual, Fridays July 11–August 15, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Group 3: In-Person, Mondays September 29–November 3, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Group 4: In-person, Mondays November 3–December 8, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Virtual Groups (accessible via Zoom)

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.

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

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Grief Support Groups

For Children

For Adults

LGBTQ+ Spouse/Partner Loss Group

IN-PERSON Bridges Grief Support Group

Morning sessions

Evening sessions

Young Adult Grief Support Group

Spouse/Partner Loss Grief Support Group

Journey Through Grief

Mindful Movements

Kindness Rock Painting

Groups by Location

Fitchburg Groups (Agrace Grief Support Center)

Virtual Groups (accessible via Zoom)

How do I get started?

(608) 327-7110

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