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EVANSVILLE AREA
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Compiled by Mental Health America 426-2640 updated Jan. 2015
ASERACARE HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Open support group with set topics for discussion. Meetings held in Petersburg and Newburgh.
For dates and times call Fred Denton858-1032
DEACONESS GATEWAY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
This group offers a comfortable environment for men and women to gather and talk about their grief journey. It is an informal group that discusses various topics related to grief and each individual’s experience, open to those that have lost a loved one to death.
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month 5:30pm-7:00pmat Deaconess Gateway Hospital Conference Room A. For information call Carolyn Edwards at 450-7392
DEACONESS HOSPICE MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
This group offers a comfortable environment for men to gather and talk about their thoughts and feelings surrounding the loss of a loved one. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
at the Deaconess Home Care Services Building (corner of ColumbiaGarfield).
For information call Carolyn Edwards at 450-7392
DEACONESS HOSPICE LUNCH BUNCH
Social opportunity for bereaved who need to get out, meet new people, and have a little fun.
Lunch is the first Friday of each month at 1:00 at various restaurants in the Evansville area.
Call Carolyn Edwards for this month’s restaurant 450-7392
GOOD SHEPHERD SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Bereavement group led by Timmie Lingo for divorced or widowed, call 602-1839.
Meets at GoodShepherdChurch the 3rd Sunday at 12:00 PM. Lunch is eaten at 12, with cards and other games played afterward. Use the Stockwell Road entrance.
GRIEF SHARE
This grief recovery support group is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Meetings are held Mondays at 7.pm. for 13 weeks, starting in January and August. You will learn valuable information about the grief process and be around people who understand the pain of your loss. Child care is available.
For more information, contactDenny Stevenson at Crossroads Community Church 858-8668
GRIEF SHARE
Hosted by VistaCare and the Church of the Nazarene in New Harmony. Weekly meetings.
Call 812-682-3288
HERITAGE HOSPICE
Bereavement support group offering real life support and encouragement to the grieving. Meetings are held 1st Monday of every month at Newburgh Healthcare at 2:30 pm, 1st Wednesday of every month at West River Health Campus at 2:30 pm, and 2nd Monday of every month at HeritageCenter at 2:30 pm.
For additional information contact Tara Powell 475-9712 or
NATIVITY GRIEF GROUP
Group discussion and sharing regarding coping and grief for divorced.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at Nativity Church Chapel.
Contact person is Linda Austin at 550-8605
SOUTHERN CARE HOSPICE
Monthly support group for bereaved. Meets 2nd Thursday/month 6:00-7:00pm,
12251 U.S. 41 Suite #C. Led by Chaplain and Social Worker. Call 867-6834 for info
ST. MARY’S
A pregnancy and infant loss support group. Held in the meeting room next to the pastoral care dept. Enter at the Women’s & Childrens’ entrance at St. Mary’s MedicalCenter. For exact meeting times and dates call Kaitlin Moore at 485-4630
ST. ANTHONY’S HOSPICE, serving Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties in Kentucky, offers a Bereavement Support Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month 5:30-7:00 pm.
Held at the St. Anthony’s Office, 2410 South Green Street in Henderson.
The group is open to the public, light meal is provided. Call 270-826-2326
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
For individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. 1st & 3rd Mondays/month 6:30-8:00pm Methodist Temple 2109 Lincoln Ave. 2nd floor. Call Mental Health America 426-2640
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Community grief luncheons meet various times throughout the year.
Please call Theresa Wiley or Debbie Folz at 425-3561for more information.