Niagara Hospice Grief Support Services

Our Bereavement Department is here to provide the following services to you and your family for up to 13 months after the death of your loved one:

• Phone calls and video chats (regularly scheduled or as needed)
• In-person support groups (please see information below)
• Regular scheduled mailings including cards and invitations to memorial events
• Bereavement resource library including videos and articles pertaining to grief and loss, support for children and teens, coping, and self-care (located at niagarahospice.org/bereavement)
• Niagara Hospice Grief Support on Facebook and Instagram 

The grieving process can be complicated but you are not alone.

Loss and pain are always common threads among the bereaved, even though grief is unique and personal. As you journey through the vast emotions of grief, adjust to the world without your loved one, and take steps towards acceptance, our trained Grief Support Specialists are here to support you. Don’t wait to talk to someone, call or email us today. We are here to help!

Call (716) 280-0777 or email Bereavement@NiagaraHospice.org to learn more about our services or to schedule a video meeting with one of our counselors.

*All services are provided as a means of support and may be declined at any time. Please note, our services are designed for grief education and support. It should not replace or mitigate mental health counseling or psychotherapy.

DID YOU KNOW… Our Bereavement Department offers free & convenient virtual support for families and caregivers? If interested:

• You will receive an email to a link for a free video conference with a Niagara Hospice Grief Support Specialist
• You can then discuss your feelings and any challenges you may be facing in a private, one-on-one setting from the comfort of your own home
• Video chats with Niagara Hospice remain available for up to 13 months post loss for continued support and guidance through your grief journey

Grief Support Groups

Niagara Hospice Grief Support Groups will take place as a series with weekly topics designed to normalize emotions, combat triggers, find joy and move forward without letting go. Group topics are listed below.

Thursdays: September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22 and November 12
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Niagara Hospice Administration Building, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport

Topics include:
-Is this normal? (Hint: 99.9% of the time, it is!) -Grief Expectations
-Strategies -Self care is not selfish – Find your joy
-Moving on without letting go

Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. To register, email Bereavement@NiagaraHospice.org or call 716-280-0777

NEW! Upcoming Holiday Support Group

Wednesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 16
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Niagara Hospice Administrative Building
4675 Sunset Drive – Lockport

The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving. This group offers a safe, supportive space to share your experiences, explore your feelings, and connect with others who understand the challenges of navigating the holidays after a loss.

Refreshments will be served. Feel free to attend one or both sessions.
To RSVP, please email Bereavement@NiagaraHospice.org or call 716-280-0777

Together, we’ll explore the many emotions, thoughts, and experiences that grief can bring during this season, while reminding one another that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Because traditions are often at the heart of the holidays, we’ll also discuss how loss can change the way we experience them. We’ll explore ways to honor the past, consider creating new traditions if and when it feels right, and give ourselves permission to approach the season in whatever way feels most supportive.

As the holidays come to an end, the transition into the new year can bring its own challenges and a sense of uncertainty — a quiet “what now?” In our post-holiday support group (date TBA), we’ll explore ways to navigate this transition, find small moments of hope, and make space for healing as we move forward at our own pace.

Click here to view the Support Group flyer: Holiday Support Group flyer

Grief Support Blog

“Because We Are Still Here,” is a grief support blog intended to be a unique way for those on their grief journey to contribute their story, coupled with a special message from our bereavement counselors. You can read our latest blog here:

Are you looking for extra support but don’t wish to talk to anyone? Niagara Hospice offers a social media Grief Support through Facebook and Instagram! Our hope is to reach as many grieving people as possible and offer a space for healing and hope. Our mission is to meet you where you are at and be a shoulder to lean on as you move forward one day at a time. Our social media pages contain a wide variety of support including quotes, article links, videos, blog posts, and more. To visit us on social media, click on the links below!

In Crisis? You Are Not Alone. Help Is Available.

At Niagara Hospice, we understand that grief can be overwhelming, and at times, it may feel too heavy to carry. If you or someone you love is struggling with intense emotional pain, hopelessness, or thoughts of self-harm, please know that immediate help is available. You are not alone – and there is support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Below are confidential, free resources available to anyone in crisis:

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Connect with a trained counselor at any time.
Call or Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Specialized support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net

YouthLine – Teen & Youth Crisis Support

Peer-to-peer support for teens and young adults.
Call: 877-968-8491
Text: teen2teen to 839863
Email: teen2teen@linesforlife.org
Website: theyouthline.org

If you’re ever uncertain whether to reach out – reach out. Your well-being matters, and compassionate help is always just a call, text, or click away.