Offers a support group for individuals and families grieving a loved one who has died as a result of addiction or overdose.

Professional educators provide community programs and screenings to promote health and wellness. Programs include Women in Touch, Healthier at Home, Resource Mothers, Fatherhood Support, Centering Pregnancy, Hispanic Health, Stepping Out, Prescription Assistance and community health events for men and women. Screenings include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, body fat, balance, and carbon monoxide.

Provides a self-help non-profit organization which offers emotional support to families grieving the death of a precious child of any age and from any cause. TCF offers support to parents (and anyone in a guardianship role), grandparents, and adult siblings, and we have local chapters across the United States.

Provides a group designed to teach individuals experiencing prolonged grief responses to life losses some specific action steps to assist in recovering from grief and in removing life limitations brought on by ongoing grief. Workshop is done by certified grief recovery specialists.

Offers individual and group counseling to people who have lost a loved one. General loss groups are offered to address a variety of grief issues, while specialized sessions are offered for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse, parent, or child as well as groups for those grieving due to an accidental overdose, murder, or suicide.

Community Mercy Hospice is a physician-directed program that addresses the medical, spiritual , emotional and social needs of the terminally ill and their families. Hospice aims to enrich the patient's remaining months of life, emphasizing control of pain and symptoms in the warmth and familiarity of home, surrounded by the comfort of family and friends. Community Mercy Hospice is licensed by the State of Ohio and certified by Medicare. A wide range of program services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance plans.

Offers bereavement support groups for those who have experienced the suicide of a loved one. Sessions are facilitated by a trained professional. A dinner is provided.

Offers a bereavement support group for those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one as well as for those experiencing other forms of grief. Group size is limited to approximately 20 people.

Peer support group for persons who have lost someone who died by suicide. All facilitators have lost someone to suicide.

Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio offers the following bereavement and grief support services: Camp HOCO - An in-person children’s grief camp, open to children, ages 6-12, who have lost a loved one. During the camp, bereavement counseling professionals use art, music, hikes, and activities to help children understand their emotions. For more information, contact Maria Johnson at [email protected] or 740.788.1474. Camp HOCO at Home - Provides greater access to grief support for children experiencing the loss of a loved one, Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio has expanded its children’s grief support services with Camp HOCO at Home, an innovative box version of the in-person camp. The Camp HOCO at Home box comes with instructions for parents and guardians to follow. The box includes information about how children grieve, common emotions, and coping skills that can be helpful, as well as activities for the family to do to explore common issues children experience when grieving. Support Groups - Grief Works is a support group designed to support adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. These support groups are offered at various times throughout the month and provide a safe space for those grieving. Topics include myths about grief, normal grief reactions, secondary losses, factors that influence the grief journey, and self-care. School Support Groups - In partnership with local school districts, Pathways of Hope provides this program to offer education and support to children who have faced a significant loss in their lives in a school setting. For more information, contact Sheri Weiner at [email protected] or 740.788.1482. Celebration of Life - Annual services to honor and celebrate the lives of those lost are hosted by Pathways of Hope. For more information, contact Maria Johnson at [email protected] at 740.788.1474.

Offers support group for children who have experienced the death of a loved one, with fun activities to learn about and explore their grief with similar aged peers who have had related experiences. Led by a licensed counselor, with assistance from trained volunteers.

Offers a peer support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group is led by professionals who are also suicide survivors.

Offers a parent support group for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death in the first few months of life.

Provides support groups for that had a miscarriages or regrets after abortion.

8 session group that discusses mourning and coping tools to help participants express and manage their gried. Regular attendance is encourgaed.

Offers a peer support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. Support group facilitator can also refer people to several on-line support groups.

The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support group is a judgement-free, safe space for those mourning the loss of their loved one to suicide. Participants will have the opportunity to meet other survivors, share their story, and integrate their grief into their lives.

Bereavement Doulas provide support for birth in any trimester and support in any outcome. These ladies have both experienced loss personally, and are now certified and available to listen, validate, offer support, and point you to resources to help you navigate your loss. This applies whether you are pregnant and facing a life-limiting diagnosis, currently happening miscarriage, stillbirth, or if your loss was anytime in the past. They strive to be available to meet parents in the ER or hospital if needed in the middle of miscarriage, stillbirth, labor with an expected loss, etc. This is at no cost. Contact the Birth Circle to be connected with someone who has experienced loss or attend our monthly support group. The support group is held on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:00 at Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Avenue, Athens. Childcare is available. [email protected]. Autumn 740-541-2041 or Emily 740-808-2448.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group for those survivors who share a common sorrow in having lost someone to suicide.

Professional educators provide community programs and screenings to promote health and wellness. Programs include Women in Touch, Healthier at Home, Resource Mothers, Fatherhood Support, Centering Pregnancy, Hispanic Health, Stepping Out, Prescription Assistance and community health events for men and women. Screenings include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, body fat, balance, and carbon monoxide.

Provides a wide range of weekly or monthly support groups for those with health conditions or social desparity, and their families and/or caregivers. Support groups offered include: a variety of cancers, brain injuries, obesity, heart disease, stroke (adult and older adult groups), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and hydrocephalus. Also offers social support for those in bereavement.

Survivors of Suicide support group is held monthly and features grief education and group support for adults age 18 years and older who have lost a loved one due to suicide. Registration is not required.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join our next 13-week journey, starting in May, to support your healing. GriefShare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.