Grief Support Services

Maine Grief Support Groups

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Amy Dulac at 207-795-9468
Email: Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Web: https://androscoggin.org/health-services/bereavement-support/

Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Support groups starting dates vary, so please call ahead. Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties.

Compassionate Friends

Phone: Call Lena at 207-713-7774
Email: Lenahann33@gmail.com
Web: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/chapters/chapter-locator/
Location: East Auburn Baptist Church – 560 Park Ave. Auburn ME, 04210

This is an open support group for child/grandchild/sibling loss. Held 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6 - 8 pm.


 

CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss

Phone: Call Andy Sokoloff, LMSW at 207-721- 1357
Email: asokoloff@midcoasthealth.com
Web: https://www.chanshomehealth.com/grief-support/grief-support-groups

Contact Andy for information on upcoming groups and locations. Start dates vary. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Also serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.

Compassionate Friends

Phone: Call Richard at 207-200-3651
Email: Tcfofportlandme@gmail.com
Web:https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/chapters/chapter-locator/
Location: Church of the Holy Spirit – 1047 Congress st. Portland, ME 04102

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Linda Hopkins at 207-400-8714
Email: Hopkinsl@northernlight.org
Location: 225 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Call ahead to pre-register and receive the starting date and time. This group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one.

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Suicide Loss Support Group

Phone: Call Robert Myers, LCPC at 207-409-6226 or Sandra Horne, LCSW at 207-409-6976
Email: soslossgroup@gmail.com
Location: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Dana Center, Room 1, Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102

Call ahead for information or join the group on Facebook.

Hospice of Southern Maine

Phone: Call Maria McCann at 207-289-3673
Email: Mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
Web: https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/our-services/services-for-families/grief-bereavement-support/bereavement-support-groups

Find details for three different Zoom groups on their website.

Center for Grieving Children

Phone: Call Mary Bristol at 207-775-5216
Location: 555 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Web: https://www.cgcmaine.org/service/bereavement/

The Center for Grieving Children has support groups for children, teens and adults. Contact Mary or visit their website for more information and to register.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

Phone: Call Desiree at 207-653-4627
Email: Dezlawrence12@gmail.com

This is a peer-led group for anyone who has experienced a suicide loss. The group meets continually throughout the year. Call Desiree for information on location, dates and times.

Also see Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.

 

 

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Amy Dulac at 207-795-9468
Email: Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Web: https://androscoggin.org/health-services/bereavement-support/

Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Support groups starting dates vary, so please call ahead. Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties.

Hospice of Hancock County

Phone: Call Jane Cornman at 207-667-2531
Email: Jcornman@hospiceofhancock.org
Web: https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/services/bereavement-support/
Location: 14 McKenzie Ave, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Hospice of Hancock County offers grief workshops, support groups and individual support. Call or visit their website for more information. Please call ahead to register.
 

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville

Phone: Call Diane at 207-873-3615 x19
Location: 304 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
Web: https://www.hvwa.org/grief-support-1

Learn more on their web site about groups for children, teens and adults. Call ahead to register.

MaineGeneral Hospice & Volunteers of Kennebec Valley

Phone: Call Grief Support Services at 207-248-0427
Location: Alfond Center for Health 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330
Web: https://www.mainegeneral.org/medical-services/home-care-hospice/hospice/grief-support/

MaineGeneral holds several grief support groups for children, adults and families. Call or visit their web site for details.

 

Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers

Call ahead: 207-230-0042
Coastalfamilyhospicevolunteers@gmail.com

Stay updated on current groups by heading over to the CFHV website, or by giving them a call.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Amy Dulac at 207-795-9468
Email: Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Web: https://androscoggin.org/health-services/bereavement-support/

Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Support groups starting dates vary, so please call ahead. Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties.


 

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Amy Dulac at 207-795-9468
Email: Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Web: https://androscoggin.org/health-services/bereavement-support/

Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Support groups starting dates vary, so please call ahead. Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties.

CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss

Phone: Call Andy Sokoloff, LMSW at 207-721- 1357
Email: asokoloff@midcoasthealth.com
Web: https://www.chanshomehealth.com/grief-support/grief-support-groups

Contact Andy for information on upcoming groups and locations. Start dates vary. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Also serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Linda Hopkins at 207-400-8714
Email: Hopkinsl@northernlight.org
Location: 225 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Call ahead to pre-register and receive the starting date and time. This group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one.

Pine Tree Hospice

Phone: 207-802-8078
Email: Coordinator@pinetreehospice.org
Web: http://pinetreehospice.org/nightsofservice.html

Six-week support group and one-on-one bereavement services and resources. Learn more on their website. Call or email to find out when the next support group begins.


 

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Phone: Call Amy Dulac at 207-795-9468
Email: Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Web: https://androscoggin.org/health-services/bereavement-support/

Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Support groups starting dates vary, so please call ahead. Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties.

 

CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss

Phone: Call Andy Sokoloff, LMSW at 207-721- 1357
Email: asokoloff@midcoasthealth.com
Web: https://www.chanshomehealth.com/grief-support/grief-support-groups

Contact Andy for information on upcoming groups and locations. Start dates vary. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Also serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County

Phone: 207-474-7775
Email: Volunteer@hvosc.org
Location: 165 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Family and friends bereavement support and a 6-week support group. Call or email the bereavement coordinator for details.

Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County

Phone: 207-505-4434
Email: hvowc1@gmail.com
Web: https://hospicevolunteersofwaldocounty.org/
 

HVOWC offers a number of grief support services, including a support group, one-on-one services and community resources. Call or email for details.

Downeast Hospice Volunteers

Phone: Cal Jeanne at 207 454-7521 ext. 126
Email: Downeasthospice@yahoo.com

Call or email to learn about the next available group.

York Hospital Hospice

Phone: Call Julie at 207-337-7333 x19
Web: https://www.yorkhospital.com/support-groups/
Location: St. George's Church 407 York St, York, ME 03909

York Hospital offers a weekly support group on Tuesdays. Please call ahead to register and confirm meeting details.

Phone: Call Jenn at 207-319-3198
Location: Online

This is open group is held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call or text Jenn to receive a zoom link. Also see Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Androscoggin County

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief

Phone: Call Kim at 480-235-5488
Email: Kim@ericshouse.org
Web: https://www.ericshouse.org/events/

This is a support group specifically for LGBTQ+ loss survivors. Call ahead is required, register by phone or email to receive a Zoom link. More information can be found on their website.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Phone: Call Dale at 608-280-2435
Email: sos@journeymhc.org
Web: https://www.mediation-usa.net/#SuicideLossSupportGroup

Online support group for suicide survivors 18 years and older. Call or email to receive more information on dates/times and to get a Zoom link.