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.

Available in:
  • Montgomery County, MD
  • Northern Virginia

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
  • Holiday Loss Group

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 301-816-2676 and ask for the Bereavement Team.

Bereavement Groups

Nechama Support Group: “Next Steps” At Temple Rodef Shalom

JSSA and Temple Rodef Shalom are partnering to offer a 6-session grief support group for those mourning the death of a spouse or partner.
Date:  Wednesdays beginning November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16
Time: 2:00  p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA

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 a Spouse/Partner Support Group – Ongoing

Meets virtually the second and fourth Friday of the month
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Suicide Grief Support Group for Adults

Meets virtually the first and third Monday of each month
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Loss of a 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.

Holiday Loss Group

This six-week group will be offered to people grieving their first holiday season.