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Description	Location	Contact	Service
Grupo Amparo Spanish Speaking Neonatal and Infant Loss Support Groups in San Francisco	2nd Monday of each month at Homeless Prenatal Program 2500 18Th St. San Francisco 10-noon with free childcare available. 4th Monday of each month at St. Luke’s Campus of CPMC, 3555 Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco 7-9pm (no childcare)	Grupo Amparo Call Julie Mitra, the group facilitator at (415) 764-0211	Support Group
HAND of San Francisco support groups meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday, every month 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We are a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, interruption of a wanted pregnancy following prenatal or genetic diagnosis, or death during birth or in the first year of life. Many parents feel overwhelmed and confused by this devastating loss, and it can help to talk with others who understand and share a similar loss. Our goal is for parents to help other parents in a safe place to share experiences and feelings, and to support each other through the grieving process. All bereaved parents, their family and friends are welcome, and there is no fee for our services.	Davies Campus of California Pacific Medical Center Castro and Duboce Streets (6 blocks north of Market) Support Services Conference Room, Level B	HAND of San Francisco (Helping After Neonatal Death Support Group) For support and more information, parents, families, and referral sources are encouraged to call the HAND of San Francisco facilitator, Chris Lehr, LCSW, at (415) 282-7330	Support Group
Healing Hearts Circle A monthly circle welcoming anyone going through loss, change and transition. Incorporating music, movement, art, writing and meditative practices to express ourselves. Meets second Tuesday of each month - 6pm - 7:30pm.		Sutter VNA & Hospice Please call 415-600-0467 for more details.	Support Group
Drop-in Support Group for People Living with Illness, Dying & Death Monday March 2, 2009 7 - 9 pm (First Monday of each Month) This group offers ways to encounter and integrate the very human – yet not so familiar – experiences of illness, bereavement, and dying. It is open to everyone facing change, and may be of particular interest to people living with a life threatening illness, those facing death sooner rather than later, and the loved ones who care for them. All are welcome. Fee: By donation – Drop-in/No Registration Necessary	503 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117	Zen Hospice Project Registration Optional: Please call Liz at 415-863-2910	Support Group
General Grief Group Tuesdays from 6pm to 7:30pm	Sutter VNA & Hospice 700 S. Claremont Ave, #220 San Mateo, CA 94402	Sutter VNA & Hospice Contact Info: Jennifer Wilson, LMFT Bereavement Coordinator 650 685 2822	Support Group
Over 60 Spousal Loss Grief Support Group If you are 60 or over and have lost your spouse, we welcome you. With the support of others, you will have an opportunity to: * Explore this difficult time and express your loss * Receive the support of others who are also learning to tackle every day without their spouse * Learn how to use the mourning process as an opportunity for growth? * Relax in an understanding social environment where it is OK to simply be yourself Ongoing group - new members welcome anytime. Please call for more info - 415-600-0468. Date and time to be announced – This group is offered free of charge, donations accepted.		Sutter VNA & Hospice For more information please call one of our Bereavement Program Coordinators: Gaylene Newquist, LCSW 415 600-7511 Aimee Tomczak, MFT 415 600-7677	Support Group
Bereavement Support Group An ongoing group for relatives and friends who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Within a warm, Jewish context, the group provides support and guidance for: - loneliness - feelings of loss and isolation - coping with anger and other unexpected emotions - coping with changing family dynamics - living with your grief while moving forward with your life - reestablishing connections with your community Funded in part by Sinai Memorial Chapel	Contra Costa County Office 1850 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut CreekWednesdays 4:30 to 6:00 pm Participation free; donations gladly accepted Pre-registration required	Jewish Family & Children’s Services of the East Bay For more information, please contact Melanie Wartenberg at (925) 927-2000, ext. 626 mwartenberg@jfcs-eastbay.org	Support Group
Early to mid Adulthood Spousal Loss Group This ongoing group is welcoming new members. An 8 week initial commitment is requested. Meets Tuesdays 6pm - 7:30pm.		Sutter VNA & Hospice Please call for more info - 415-600-0468.	Support Group
Parental Loss Group This ongoing group is welcoming new members. An 8 week initial commitment is requested. Meets Mondays 6pm - 7:30pm. Please call to register and for more info.		Sutter VNA & Hospice Please call for more info - 415-600-0468.	Support Group
Partner Loss (For people who have lost a spouse or a significant other)	Los Altos, Friday afternoons Sunnyvale, Tuesday evenings	Pathways Home Health & Hospice Christine Merriman, 408-773-4329	Support Group
Parent Loss	Sunnyvale, Wednesday Evenings Oakland, Wednesday evenings	Pathways Home Health & Hospice Peninsula & South Bay: Christine Merriman, 408-773-4329 Oakland: Michelle Macarai, 510-613-2092 Bereavement Services Manager: Chris Taich, 408-773-4282 or 888-755-7855	Support Group
Ongoing Grief Support	El Cerrito, Thursday afternoons Los Gatos, 2nd & 4th Thursday afternoons Redwood City, 2nd & 4th Thursday afternoons	Pathways Home Health & Hospice Peninsula & South Bay: Christine Merriman, 408-773-4329 Oakland: Michelle Macarai, 510-613-2092	Support Group
Children who Grieve (Groups held September through May/June, bimonthly Ongoing Grief Support held year round, as staffing allows)	Sunnyvale	Pathways Home Health & Hospice Peninsula & South Bay: Christine Merriman, 408-773-4329	Support Group
Ongoing Grief Support Workshops	San Francisco , St. Francis Church: Quarterly. Hayward , Hayward Senior Center : 1 st & 3 rd Friday afternoons.	Pathways Home Health & Hospice Oakland: Michelle Macarai, 510-613-2092	Workshop
Ongoing Support Group for People Living with Illness, Dying & Death First Mondays of every month, 7-9pm , beginning Monday, June 5, 2006 Open Enrollment: People are welcome to attend 1 session, or participate ongoingly, as able. Fee: By Donation ($10 suggested)	San Francisco	Zen Hospice Project For more information, or to enroll, contact Jennifer at 415.863.2910 or jblock@zenhospice.org	Support Group
Grief and Art Support Group This ongoing group includes group discussions and work with various art media, including painting and collage. Art experience is not necessary. Meets Sundays, 6:30-8:00pm	San Francisco	Hospice by the Bay For information, call facilitator Catherine Ewing, LCSW, at (415) 518-9964.	Support Group
Adult Bereavement Support Group This ongoing group provides information and support for men and women coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Each session provides opportunities for learning, discussion and support. Facilitated by	San Francisco	Hospice by the Bay Carol Schlessinger, LCSW. Please contact the Hospice by the Bay office at (415) 626-5900 prior to your visit.	Support Group
Parental Loss Support Group Losing a parent can have a surprising impact on our lives. This eight-week support group for adults coping with the loss of one or both parents includes grief education, sharing stories, and emotional support.	San Francisco	Hospice by the Bay Facilitated by Charlie Jonas, MFTi. Please contact Hospice by the Bay Bereavement Dep artment at (415) 626-5900 for more information about any of these programs.	Support Group
Creating a New Normal: Exploring What's Next After the Loss of a Loved One Designed for those who have lost a loved one six months to three years ago. In this workshop p articipants will identify values that make their lives fulfilling and they will be supported in taking steps to more fully honor those values. We will use group discussion, p artner exercises and coaching techniques.	San Francisco	Hospice by the Bay Contact Life Coach Judy MacLaren at (650) 359-5914.	Workshop
Drop-In Grief Support Groups 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM All of the support groups are available to the community as well as hospice families. Although the groups are provided as a community service at no charge, donations are gratefully accepted	San Mateo	Mission Hospice Contact Reverend Linda Siddall or call 650-554-1000 x11.	Support Group
Caregiver Stress Reduction and Support Workshops Drop-in workshops monthly: 2nd Tuesdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm All of the support groups are available to the community as well as hospice families. Although the groups are provided as a community service at no charge, donations are gratefully accepted	San Mateo	Mission Hospice Contact Cynthia Carlson, (650) 931-8236	Workshop
Pregnancy Loss Group- An ongoing, weekly therapy group for women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or other type of neonatal loss. A safe and supportive environment to: Identify, acknowledge, and process your feelings Receive support and feedback Create space to make decisions about the future that incorporate your values and emotional readiness Work toward understanding your loss in the context of your own life experience	Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm College Ave. in North Oakland Fee $40 per session	Donna Rothert, Ph.D. Call (510) 273-9548 or visit www.donnarothert.com for more information. Individual meetings held prior to beginning group.	Support Group
Grief Groups for Teens and Adults Teens group is 6-7PM, Adult Group is 7-8PM. Groups are every first and third Monday of the month at 1500 Perez Drive in Pacifica. Please call the number below if you need directions.	Oak Tree Bereavement Center 1500 Perez Drive PO Box 1827 Pacifica, CA 94044	Oak Tree Bereavement Center Individual support is available by appt. Please call (415) 806-7169.	Support Group
Josie's Place currently offers on-going groups that meet bi-monthly in the evening and have groups for children ages 6-11, teens ages 12-18, and a parent/caregivers' group that meets concurrently with the children and teen groups.		Josie's Place The contact information is 415.513.6343 or info@josiesplace.org. Contact name: Pat Murphy, Program Director.
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group If you are pregnant again after a loss, you may have unique emotional needs as you grieve your lost child(ren) while preparing for the birth of a new baby. Our support group addresses in a safe, open environment, the concerns of bereaved parents who have started another pregnancy. Please join us to share information, feelings and support with other parents who are pregnant after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Partners are especially encouraged to attend. Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m. This group is offered at no charge and on a drop in basis. Facilitator: Cherie Golant, LCSW, is the group facilitator.	Newborn Connections Library California Pacific Medical Center California East Campus 3698 California Street, 1st Floor San Francisco, California	Newborn Connections Please call Newborn Connections at (415) 600-2229 or email cpmcnewborn@sutterhealth.org for more information.	Support Group
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