Bereavement Support Groups
We offer bereavement support groups for parents, spouses, children, and other loved ones experiencing loss.
Call now to learn how we can help.
- Montgomery County, MD
Losing a loved one can be debilitating. Everyone processes the shock and grief of loss differently, and the individual journey of grieving can leave us feeling isolated and lost. When you don’t know where to turn or how to move forward, JSSA is here to help you.
Our bereavement support groups provide a respectful and supportive setting where you can share your feelings and gain insight into the process of grieving. Facilitated by clinicians with specialized training and experience in grief and offered at no charge, these groups include:
- Adult Children Who Have Lost a Parent
- Loss of Spouse/Partner
- Loss of Spouse/Partner Over One Year
- Suicide Grief for Adults
- Loss of Child or Teen – Virtual & In-person
Pre-registration is required for all bereavement groups. Participants are requested to wait until at least three months after the loss before joining a group.
Please call 240-800-JSSA and press 1 for hospice to register for a bereavement group.
Bereavement Groups
NEW Nechama: Grief Support Group at Congregation Beth El
JSSA is partnering with Congregation Beth El in Bethesda to offer meaningful group support for those mourning the death of a parent or a guardian in the last year. Drawing on Jewish wisdom, broader mindfulness techniques, and best clinical approaches, participants will have an opportunity to: explore their memories, discover new insights about their family relationships, reflect on possibilities for healing and forgiveness, and share mutual support with others.
When: Wednesday evenings, 6:45 – 8:00 pm, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
Where: Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda
Cost: There is no fee – participants are asked to make a donation to JSSA, suggested minimum $72
Register Here
Adult Children Who Have Lost a Parent Support Group
Seven-session evening group for adults who have lost a parent within the past year. Held several times a year.
Loss of Spouse/Partner Support Group – ongoing
Meets virtually the second and fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Loss of Child or Teen Support Group – ongoing (Virtual & In-person)
Meets virtually on Monday evenings once a month.
Suicide Grief Support Group for Adults
Meets virtually the first and third Mondays of each month
TIME: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Loss of Spouse/Partner Greater than One Year
Eight-session evening group for adults who have lost a spouse/partner over a year ago. Held several times a year.