GRIEF CARE
The loss of a loved one is a challenging and sorrowful time. Chaplaincy Health Care offers free grief support groups to anyone who has experienced a death.
Our grief support groups are available free of charge to anybody who is grieving the death of a loved one. Grief support groups are facilitaited by professional bereavement staff and trained volunteers. Our primary goal is to provide you with a safe space to heal and equip you with the tools, resources and information you need to process your grief and live a productive life.
View our full list of grief support groups below. You can request more information by calling (509) 783-7416 or emailing griefsupport@chaplaincyhealthcare.org.
Grief Recovery Support Group
Weekly Tuesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This is a general grief support group for adults who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.
Widow/Widower Support Group
Weekly Tuesdays| 1 to 2:30 p.m.
This support group is for widows, widowers and partners who have lost a loved one.
Gone Too Soon Support Group - In-Person
Second Thursday of each month | 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
This support groups is available to adults who have experienced the loss of a baby before or after birth.
Call (509) 430-4202 to register.
Gone Too Soon Support Group - Virtual
Fourth Thursday of each month |5 to 6 p.m.
This support groups is available to adults who have experienced the loss of a baby before or after birth.
Call (509) 430-4202 to register.
Surviving Unexpected Death
Weekly Thursdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This support group is for adults who have experienced a sudden, traumatic or unexpected death of a loved one.
Expressing Our Grief Support Group
Weekly Wednesdays | 1 to 2:30 p.m.
This support group is for any adult who would like to explore the use of writing in their grief journey.
Grieving Parents Support Group
Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month | 6 to 7 p.m.
This support group is available to adults experiencing grief due to the death of a child of any age.
Call (509) 572-8349 to register.
Cork's Place Kids Grief Center
Cork’s Place Kids Grief Center offers grief support groups for children and teens ages 3 to 18 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Learn more and register for support groups on the Cork’s Place webpage.
How are Support Groups paid for?
Thanks to grants, fundraising events and individual contributions from our generous community, our bereavement services are offered at no cost.
If you would like to invest in our bereavement program, you can learn more and donate online.
Who can attend support groups?
Our grief support groups are open to anybody who is experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. You do not need to have been in our hospice program to take advantage of support groups.
Chaplaincy’s grief care program makes a big impact in the lives of those experiencing grief in our community.
Hear stories from individuals who have been impacted by our care.