Grief Support

Bereavement Support Services

Hospice of Marshall County’s Bereavement professionals offer a compassionate heart and a listening ear. Some topics addressed in our support groups include: Feelings of Grief, Coping with Change, Embracing Memories, Identifying Support Systems and How to Cope with Anger and Guilt Related to the Death of a Loved One.

All Hospice of Marshall County Support groups are offered as a community service to those who have suffered a loss and are FREE to anyone in our service area, even those who have not had a family member under our care.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 
Call Hospice of Marshall County at 891-7724 or toll free 1-888-334-9336.

• Grief Support Groups for Adults – A variety of closed support groups are offered through Hospice of Marshall County’s Bereavement Department. For your convenience the groups are offered both in the mornings and evenings. To request meeting dates and time, contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW .

• Caterpillar Kids – A support group designed for children ages 3-5. To request meeting dates and times, contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW .

• Rainbow Kids – A support group designed for children ages 6 -12. To request meeting dates and time, contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW .

• Grief Support for Teens – A support group designed for youth ages 13-18. To request meeting dates and time, contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW for further information.

• Holiday Support Group – A support group designed to help the bereaved cope with the holiday season. Meeting date to be announced. Contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW.

• Family Grief Support Services – Available by appointment only. Contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW to schedule a session.

• Bereavement Education & Training – Includes “Grief In The Workplace”.  Available for church groups, clubs, businesses, and other organizations upon request. Contact:  Stacey Johnson, LBSW to schedule services.

• Parents in Grief Support Group – A support group for parents who have suffered the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child.To request meeting dates and time, contact Carla Dalrymple or Stacey Johnson, LBSW .

• School Bereavement Services – Grief support services provided to school age children in the school setting. Referrals are received only by school personnel. Contact: Stacey Johnson, LBSW.

 “… grieving may be the hardest work you have ever done, and
hard work is less burdensome when others lend a hand.”   -- Dr. Alan Wolfelt