Hospice of Northwest Ohio is offering in-person bereavement groups and private counseling sessions to anyone in the community who is grieving. A virtual option also is available. Masks are required inside the hospice facilities.

Coping with Loss–a twice monthly interactive support group for adults. Participants will learn about grief and have the opportunity to express and receive support, develop an understanding of loss, learn realistic expectations and discover healthy coping skills. This group meets the first and third Tuesday, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Perrysburg center; second and fourth Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Toledo center, and first and third Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Michigan office.

Mending Grief with Mindfulness–a twice monthly support group for adults. Participants will meet in a supported environment to learn techniques–including meditation–to manage the intense emotions that come with grief. They meet the second and fourth Monday, 5:30 to 7 p.m,. at the Toledo center.

Spousal or Partner Loss– twice monthly support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Participants will learn ways to adapt to this life-changing event, set realistic expectations, learn to take care of one’s self, gain support in understanding of grief and live with/manage the loneliness after loss. They meet the first and third Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Toledo center, and the second and fourth Tuesday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the Perrysburg center.

To assure the best possible group experience, anyone interested in attending must first speak to a member of the hospice bereavement team by phone to learn about the options and determine which group would be the most beneficial.

All bereavement services are free of charge. All meetings are conducted by our licensed counselors.

Contact the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Bereavement Department at 419-661-4001. To learn more about grief and loss, visit hospicenwo.org.