Support Groups for Adults

For more information or to register, call Life Transitions Center at (716) 836-6460. Scholarships are available.

General Grief Support Group - For grieving adults who have experienced the death of loved one. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Donation of $5.00 appreciated. No registration required.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center. No registration required. NO FEE

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:

Young Widowed Persons Group - An educational / support group for people who have experienced the death of a spouse within the past 18 months. They must be 50 years of age or younger, or have children under the age of 18 years. This group addresses the unique issues of the younger widowed person. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks for 1 1/2 hours in the evening at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $80.00.

Widowed Persons Support Group - An educational / support group for persons who have experienced the death of a spouse within the last 18 months. This group addresses the unique issues of the widowed person. A different grief related topic will be discussed each week. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks for 1 1/2 hours in the evening at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $80.00.

After A Sibling Dies - An educational / support group for adults who have experienced the death of a sibling. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks for 1 1/2 hours in the evening at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $80.00.

Partners in Grief - A support group for those who have experienced the death of a same sex partner. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks for two hours in the evening at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $95.00.

After A Parent Dies - An educational / support group for adults who have experienced the death of a parent within the last 18 months. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks for 1 1/2 hours in the evening at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $80.00.

Lighting the Path - An educational/support group for young adults (18-25) who have experienced a death of a parent(s) within the last 3 months to two years. The group meets for 6 consecutive weeks on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. Cost is $60.00.

Footprints on the Heart -Support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal (infant) death. Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center and is led by professional staff. For more information contact Fran Keller at (716) 862-1678. No registration required. NO FEE

Hopeful Hearts - A support group for women who are considering pregnancy, or are pregnant, after a miscarriage or infant loss. Meets on an as needed basis. Registration is required. For information call Fran Keller at (716) 862-1678. NO FEE

The Compassionate Friends - A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. To visit their website, click here

Bereaved Parents of the USA - A nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families after the death of a child. Meets at Life Transitions Center and other locations. Call Life Transitions Center at (716) 836-6460.

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