Expanded Peer Support Groups at Hospice Waterloo
Peer support connects people who have similar lived experiences. With our grief support programs, that means bringing folks together who have experienced the death of someone in their lives. Through either an eight-week program or a monthly drop-in, you spend time in a group format with others who are also grieving.
You learn about grief, have a caring space to talk about the person who died and share strategies that have (or haven’t) helped you. It’s dedicated time and space to focus on your grief with others who get it.
Living with Loss
Mixed Loss Group
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind.
It runs three times per month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
You do not have to attend every group. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief and attend for as long as you need the support. All Living with Loss groups are led by two trained peer support volunteers who have also experienced a death.
Healing Little Hearts
Support for Children
Healing Little Hearts is a 7-week program for children ages 4-12 and their parents/caregivers. The goal of the program is to help children learn about grief and how to cope when someone in their life dies. It is a supportive space for children to share their experiences of death and grief with their peers.
Children take part in one of two age-appropriate groups. We recommend any 4-year-olds registered for Healing Little Hearts be attending kindergarten.
The children’s programs are led by professional therapists and 1-2 trained volunteers.
Death by Substance
Grieving a Death by Substance Use
This group is a peer grief support group for adults 18+ grieving a death by drugs or alcohol. The goal of this group is to lessen stigma and encourage dialogue in a welcoming space where we can connect with others grieving a similar loss. Group is led by two trained peer support volunteers who have also experienced a death by substance use.
2026 dates to be determined. For information about other groups or resources email [email protected] or call 519-743-4114. .
Grieving the Death of a Child
Grieving the Death of a Child Age 3 or Older
This program is for individuals and couples who have experienced the death of a child age 3 or older, including adult children.
The 8-week program is led by trained peer support volunteers who have also experienced the death of their child. It is a compassionate space to connect with other parents, share your story and support one another. Each session includes group discussions and activities that explore different aspects of grief.
2026 dates to be determined. For information about other groups or resources email [email protected] or call 519-743-4114. .
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