Niagara Hospice Grief Support Services
Our Bereavement Department is here to provide the following Grief Support 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 schedule below)
- Regular scheduled mailings including cards and invites 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)
- Community referrals for resources within your county
- E-newsletters
- Niagara Hospice Grief Support Facebook and Instagram *Coming soon, see below*
The grieving process can be complicated but you are not alone.
Our Grief Support Specialists will be here to help guide and support you, validate your feelings, facilitate your healing,and listen without judgement as you process the vast emotions of grief and adjust to the world without your loved one.
If you or a family member needs support please call 716-280-0777 or email bereavement@niagarahospice.org
*All services are provided as a means of support and may be declined at any time*
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
COMING SOON!
Are you looking for extra support but don’t wish to talk to anyone? Niagara Hospice will soon offer 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 will contain a wide variety of support including quotes, article links, videos, blog posts, and so much more. Stay tuned!
Click Here to Join the Bereavement Support Facebook Group
Grief Support Groups
Lewiston Senior Center
4361 River Rd., Youngstown, NY 14174
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 1:00-2:30pm
The Way Church
2334 Lockport Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 1:00-2:30pm
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 7:00-8:30pm
North Tonawanda Public Library
505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, 2:00-3:30pm
For all groups, no registration is required. Please call 716-280-0777 for more information.
Grief Resources
- List of WNY organizations providing grief & loss support
- List of movies that focus on grief and loss - provided by Grief.com
- Beautiful song about loss by children's choir
- Bereaved bibliography
- Grief resources for children & teens
- Dougy Center for grief support
- Sesame Street grief video for children
- American Academy of Grief Counseling Facebook Page
You are welcome to view our video library below, courtesy of Composing Life, for support resources
If you or a family member would like to speak with a counselor for support or sign up for our newsletter, fill out the form below.
