Bereavement Support | Grief Groups
The Compassionate Friends, Cincinnati Chapter
A national mutual assistance, self‑help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings.
East Group:
Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 8101 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255. New attendees please call before attending in order to gather additional information. A zoom meeting is held on the third Wednesday of the month (please call Lindsay for additional information) and a casual meeting on the second Saturday at Panera on Beechmont Ave. Contact: Lindsay Bibler (513) 652-7470, tcfcincy@gmail.com.
North Group:
Meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 pm, Spring Grove Funeral Home across from Oak Hill Cemetery, Tri-County, 11285 Princeton Pike (Route 747), Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Contact: Karen Pinsky, karenpinsky@gmail.com, (513) 207-8714; Ed Von Bargen, edvonb@yahoo.com, (513) 518-9358; or Michael G. Rapp, mgrapp@hotmail.com, cell: (513) 289-7400; tcfofcincinnatinorth@gmail.com or tcfcincinnatinorth.org. Masks are required.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Bereaved Parent Grief Support Group
The Bereaved Parent Support Group provides support for parents who have suffered the death of a child, regardless of the age at death. This group provides a safe space for grieving parents to connect, share stories, and discover hope, strength, and healing. Group meets virtually on the third Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm, September-May. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Bereaved Parent Group for Loss of Child (up to 17 years of age)
The Bereaved Parent Support Group provides support for parents who have suffered the death of a child. This group provides a safe space for grieving parents to connect, share stories, and discover hope, strength, and healing. The group meets in person on the third Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm, September-May, 8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite #002, West Chester, OH 45069. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Bereaved Parent Group for Loss of Adult Child (18+)
The Bereaved Parent Support Group provides support for parents who have suffered the death of an adult child. This group provides a safe space for grieving parents to connect, share stories, and discover hope, strength, and healing. Option to attend in person or virtually on the first Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm, September-May, 8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite #002, West Chester, OH 45069. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Footprints on Our Hearts Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
This group provides grief support for parents who have suffered the death of a child through miscarriage or early infant death. Footprints on Our Hearts allows parents to process their grief in a safe place with other parents who have experienced the loss of a baby. Together, we honor our children and find hope, strength, and healing. Option to attend in person or virtually on the fourth Monday of the month, 6:30-8 pm, September-May, 8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite #002, West Chester, OH 45069. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Hearts: Support Group
Peer-led support group for parents who have lost a child through molar or ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, neonatal death, SIDS and birth defects. This group meets the second Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm at Florence United Methodist Church, Room L12 (Green Room - lower level of church), 8585 Old Toll Road, Florence, KY 41042. Church Phone: 859-371-7961.
Healing Together Support Group
For families who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of an infant or young child. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. For questions regarding the group or other HEAL (Help Endure a Loss) services, call the HEAL coordinators at 513-974-4056.
Hope Group
This group in Northern Kentucky is for parents who experienced child loss of any age. Meets the third Tuesday of each month 6 pm at the Community Grief Center, St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY, 41017. Please call (859) 301-4611 or email: stars@stelizabeth.com for additional information and to confirm meeting.
Loss of an Adult Child Support Group
Grief support group for parents who have experienced the death of adult children. For locations, please call Hospice of Dayton at 937-258-4991.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Materials, support and advocacy for victims of drunk drivers can be obtained by contacting (513) 769-6800 or calling the hotline at 1-800-522-8641.
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC), National Office
A peer‑led, self‑help support group for the families and friends of those who have died by violence. POMC is a national organization dedicated solely to the aftermath and prevention of murder. Call Sherry Nolan at 513-722-7802 (home) or 513-910-2598 (cell). Note: Sherry's contact information can also be used for the Greater Cincinnati Area Chapter. Call 513-722-7802; 513-721‑5683 or 1-888-818-7662 for times and locations or visit the website at www.pomc.org.
PLUS: Prayerful, Loving and Understanding Support
Provides support meetings for parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn / infant death. Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:30-9 pm at St. Margaret of York Church, 9483 Columbia Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. Contact Mary Kuenzig at 513-300-1537 or mkuenzig@hotmail.com.
Reach out to Grieving Parents
Peer support led by parents who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.(Currently, this group is not able to meet in person. Please contact one of the facilitators below regarding support and updated status) Group meets at Christ Hospital, 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219. Contact: Carole Bonno, (513) 922-8883, Grace DeGregorio (513) 791-1160 or Mary Kuenzig (513) 300-1537.
Vilomah's Journey Support Group
Vilomah's Journey is a network of parents who have experienced the loss of their child. We are a support group for those adjusting to a "new normal" as well as a group committed to projects that bring awareness of our journey and to support families entering this journey. The group meets from 7-9 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ft. Wright office, and the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Blue Ash location of the Cancer Support Community. Call 513-791-4060 for additional information.
Children's Program, Cancer Family Care
Individual and family bereavement counseling available for children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one from cancer. Various groups provided, as needed. Call 513-731-3346 for additional information about children's groups and counseling services.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Mending Hearts Program for Grieving Children, Teens and Families
This program seeks to restore family balance, one child, one teen, and one family at a time. We believe a family that grieves together, heals together. This family support group is a faith-based grief support program offering a safe and nurturing environment for all children ages 3–18 and their families who have experienced a death. We engage in activities and conversations that allow not only individual family members to experience healing, but your entire family. Mending Hearts meets on the second Wednesday of the month, October – April at the Boys and Girls Club of West Chester / Liberty, 8748 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester Township, OH 45069. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Fernside, Center for Grieving Children
A place of comfort and support for children and teens, ages 3-18, and their parents / guardians who have had a significant death in the family. Fernside offers a variety of support groups for children, parents and guardians. Families must register for programs by contacting Fernside at 513-246-9140. For a full listing of available programs, please visit fernside.org
STARS Program for Grieving Kids, Teens and Their Families
This educational event for kids PreK-12th grade and their families is a six week program offered weekly on Thursdays from 4:30-6 pm. Please contact: 859-301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for location and next starting date.
The STARS Program offers Equine Adventure Camps for kids 8-18 in the summer. Please contact: 859-301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for location and next starting date.
Adult Daughters Support Group
Support group for adult daughters who have experienced the death of a parent. Meets once a month on the first Wednesday of the month from 3-4:30 pm at the Community Grief Center in Edgewood, KY. Contact (859) 301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for additional information.
Adult Parent Loss Grief Support Group
Grief support group for adult children who have a parent die. For starting date and locations, call Hospice of Dayton at 937-258-4991.
ALS Survivors Group Dinner and Social
This group meets tri-yearly at a local restaurant. This group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one to ALS and enjoy the informal support and companionship of others who have experienced a similar loss. Contact Yvonne Dressman at 859-781-8555 for the date and time of the next gathering.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ) in Partnership with Spring Grove Funeral Home: Men in Grief Support Group
It can be extremely challenging and isolating to be a man in grief. This grief support group is a safe place to be open and communicate about these challenges with other men who know the pain of losing a loved one. This support group is hosted by Spring Grove Funeral Homes and facilitated by Companions on a Journey and meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 pm at Spring Grove Funeral Homes (Tri-County), 11285 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Understanding Your Grief
Understanding Your Grief is an open grief group designed to offer support to adults who have suffered the death of a loved one. Surrounded with love and support, this grief support group offers you the opportunity to connect with other adults who understand the heartache of losing a loved one. Together, we help individuals to restore balance and find hope, strength, and healing. You may choose to attend our St. Maximilian Kolbe Church location or Miamisburg Christian Church location.
Meet at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 5720 Hamilton Mason Road, Liberty Township, OH 45011 on the second Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm, September – May.
Meet at Miamisburg Christian Church, 1146 E. Central Avenue, Room 220, Miamisburg, OH 45342 on the first Monday of the month, 6:30-8 pm.
To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Young Adult Grief Support Group
This group offers support for adults, ages 18-29, who have suffered the death of a loved one or friend. Our Young Adults group offers a supportive environment where you can be honest about your current outlook and the grief you are experiencing with individuals who can relate to navigating grief as a young adult. It is an opportunity to connect, learn about grief, and find hope, strength, and healing among peers. This group meets virtually on the first Monday of the month, 7-8 pm. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Grief to Peace - Companions on a Journey (COJ) in Partnership with Spring Grove Funeral Home
Surrounded with love and support, this grief support group is hosted by Spring Grove Funeral Homes and facilitated by Companions on a Journey. Together, we help individuals to restore balance and find hope, strength, and healing. In-person and virtual options to attend are available. The group meets in person on the third Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 pm at Spring Grove Funeral Homes, 4389 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232. The group meets virtually on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 pm. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Courage2Cope
Peer-based, self-help support group for grieving fathers and grandfathers that have experienced the loss of a child or grandchild. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday evening of each month 6:30- 8:30 at the Anderson Township Event Center, 7850 Five Mile Rd, Anderson Township, OH, 45230. Learn more at Courage2Cope.org; contact Doug Eisele at 513 509-3237 or c2cdads@gmail.com. RSVP via the website is preferred but not required. There is no cost to attend meetings.
For Those Experiencing the Loss of a Loved One
A support group for those who have lost a loved one. Meets the first Sunday of the month from 1-3 pm at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45211. Contact Janet McGrath at 513-661-3022.
Grief Coaching Group
A grief coach has the tools and expertise to skillfully guide individuals through the process of mourning their loss and getting started on the next phase of their journey. We begin by recognizing an individual's ability to heal, address issues, confront challenges and take action. The role of the grief coach is to bring these attributes to the surface at a time when they may not be apparent to a struggling survivor. Coaching involves forging a positive vision for the future and creating strategies for achieving specific life goals with an emphasis on action and accountability. Pre-registration is required. This five-week group will be held at the Family Life Center, Woodview Compton Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45231. Contact Diane Kinsella at 513-931-5777 or flc@nmpchurch.org for more information and to register.
Grief Support Group
For those grieving the death of a loved one. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45255. Contact Judy Sherlock at 513-965-9889 for additional information.
Grief Share: Journey from Mourning to Joy
Non‑denominational group for those grieving the death of someone close that features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. This 13-week group is offered two times each year and is located at CrossPointe Baptist Church, 4596 Bells Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45244. For start date and times, call 513-528-1740.
Healing a Heart
A support group for adults. A six-week program in spring and fall. Hospice Care of Middletown, 3909 Central Ave., Middletown, OH 45044. For starting dates, times and locations, contact 513-424-2273.
Healing Together Support Group
This six-week support group is open to any adult grieving the loss of a loved one. Please visit our website at hospiceofcincinnati.org/services/grief-services/ and click on the current support group offerings for a complete list of current support groups. For additional information, call 513-246-9208 or email BereavementReferral@trihealth.com.
Life Transitions
For those who are experiencing the death of a loved one from cancer. Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 pm at Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Contact 513-791-4060 for more information.
Life after Loss Grief Support Group
Grief support group for those who have experienced any type of loss through death. For starting date and location, call Hospice of Dayton at 937-258-4991.
New Day Grief Support Group
A nine-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one. Call for start of next group. Contact Kathy Teipen at 513-489-7489 or 513-474-6907.
Parent Loss for Adults
This group is for adults, 18 and over, who have experienced the death of a parent. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7 pm at the Community Grief Center in Edgewood, KY. Contact (859) 301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for additional information prior to attending.
Preble Memory Gardens and Funeral Center Grief Group
Meets the fourth Monday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm, 3377 US Rt. 35 E West Alexandria, Ohio 45381. Please call (973) 839-4476 for additional information and to register.
"A Widow's Life": Spouse Loss for Women
Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3-4:30 pm or the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 pm at the Community Grief Center in Edgewood, KY. Contact (859) 301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for additional information prior to attending.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Young Widowed and Living Again Grief Support Group
Surrounded with love and support, this grief support group offers the opportunity to connect with other individuals (ages 20-64) who understand the heartache of losing a spouse. Together, we help individuals to restore balance and find hope, strength, and healing. Note that age is a guideline. We welcome any widowed person to attend any of the widowed support groups. You may attend this group in person or virtually. This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7-8:30 pm at 8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite #002, West Chester, OH 45069. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support(COJ): New Beginnings Widowed Grief Support
Surrounded with love and support, this grief support group offers the opportunity to connect with other individuals (ages 65+) who understand the heartache of losing a spouse. Together, we help individuals to restore balance and find hope, strength, and healing. Note that age is a guideline. We welcome any widowed person to attend any of the widowed support groups. This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 2-3:30 pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 5720 Hamilton Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45011. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): New Adventures Group
COJ's New Adventures Group is a social group for current and future members of our widowed support groups. This group offers support through a monthly lunch outing at a local restaurant. We look for additional ways to discover new adventures together and expand our social horizons through activities such as concerts, dinners, lunches, ballgames, Segway tours, ziplining, trips, etc. If you are interested in joining, please email carla@companionsonajourney.org or visit companionsonajourney.org for more information.
Men's Huddle
A grief support / social group for men who have experienced the death of their wife, partner or significant other meets on the third Friday of the month at 9-10:30 am at the Community Grief Center in Edgewood, KY. Provides an opportunity to connect with other men and find support in an informal atmosphere. Contact (859) 301-4611 or stars@stelizabeth.com for additional information prior to attending.
Partner / Spousal Loss Support Group
This six-week support group is designed for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse / partner. Please visit our website https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/services/grief-services/ and click on the current support group offerings for a complete list of current support groups. For additional information please call 513-246-9208 or email BereavementReferral@trihealth.com.
Spouse Loss Support Group
A six-week support group for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse at the Linnemann Center. Call (859) 727-1250 for dates, time and location.
Widows / Widowers Grief Support Group
Grief support group for anyone who lost a spouse. Sponsored by Hospice of Dayton. For time and location, please call 937-258-4991.
Young Widows / Widowers Support Group
A six-week support group for those who lost a young spouse. Please call 859-727-1250 for dates and times.
Companions on a Journey Grief Support (COJ): Hope and Healing After a Suicide Loss
Hope and Healing After Suicide a Loss Support Group offers the opportunity to connect with other adults who understand the heartache of losing a loved one to suicide. Surrounded with love and support, together we help individuals to restore balance and find hope, strength, and healing. The group meets virtually on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm. To register, please call (513) 870-9108 or visit companionsonajourney.org.
Surviving after Suicide
A peer‑led support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group meets the third Monday of the month. For location and additional information, contact Melissa Murphy at (513) 317-2249 or mlmurphy@fuse.net.
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