Bereavement Support Groups & Events

Spring

Sometimes it is helpful to speak to others who are experiencing the particular type of loss that you have also experienced. To address this important aspect of its mission, Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island offers:

Support groups

Support Group space is limited, so pre-registration is requested. Please call the Bereavement Department at (401) 415-4300 to register and to get location information.

Bristol
Tuesday, 10/20 - 11/24;  3:30 to 5:00 pm

East Greenwich
Tuesday, 6/16 - 7/21;  5:00 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday, 8/18 - 9/22;  5:00 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday, 11/3 - 12/8; 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Providence - Loss of a Spouse/Life Partner
Thursday, 9/17 - 10/22; 6:00  to 7:30 pm
Thursday, 11/12 - 12-17; 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Providence - Evening Group
Tuesday, 6/2 - 7/7; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, 9/8 - 10/13; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, 11/17 - 12/22; 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Providence - Daytime Group
Thursday, 7/16 - 8/20; 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Thursday, 9/17 - 10/22; 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Thursday, 11/5 - 12/17; 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Providence - Parents Who Have Lost Adult Children
Wednesday, 6/17 - 7/22; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 8/19 - 9/23; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 11/4 - 12/23; 6:00 to 7:30 pm

South Kingstown
Thursday, 6/4 -7/9; 10:00 to 11:30 am

Wakefield - Loss of Spouse/Partner
Tuesday, 9/15 - 10/20; 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Wakefield - General Bereavement Group
Tuesday, 11/17 - 12/22; 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Westerly
Friday, 10/23 - 11/27; 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Woonsocket
Friday, 7/10 - 8/14; 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Special Topic Monthly Bereavement Drop-In Groups
Registration is not necessary for the drop-in sessions.

A Step Beyond
A group fro widows/widowers and others who have lost a life partner a year or more ago and are looking for ways to move into the next phase.

First & Third Thursday of the Month
Beginning in September
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island
1085 North Main Street
Providence, RI  02904

Children & Teens Bereavement Support
Children and Teens BraveHeart Drop-In Group

Third Thursday of the Month
4:00 to 5:30 pm
Home & Hospice CAre of Rhode Island
1085 North Main Street
Providence, RI  02904

Monthly Bereavement Drop-Ins

East Greenwich
Atria at Harborhills, 159 Division St.
Last Monday of the Month
5:00 to 6:30 pm

East Providence
Newman Congregational Church, Newman Ave.
Second Monday of the Month
6:00 to 7:30 pm

Greenville
Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike
Second Monday of the Month
6:00 to 7:30 pm

Providence
HHCRI, 1085 North Main Street
First Wednesday of the Month
6:00 to 7:30 pm

Wakefield
South County Hospital, Kenyon Avenue
Third Monday of the Month
4:00 to 5:30 pm

Westerly
The Westerly Hospital
First Friday of the month
4:00 to 5:30 pm

 

Referrals

 

Our professional bereavement counselors

 

  • Morgan Ban-Draoi, M.A., 401-789-5200
  • Mark O'Neil, MSW, 401-727-7070
  • Deanna Upchurch, M.A., 401-312-2363
  • Pat Thibodeau, MA, 401-789-5200
  • Brian Wilkins, M. Div., 401-789-5200


    For more information, call the Bereavement Outreach line at 401-415-4300.