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Atlantic County Bereavement Support:
Atlantic City Grief Support Group: professionally run. Mutual support for anyone who has lost a loved one due to natural causes, suicide, homicide or sudden death.  Meets 2nd Wed 6:30-8:30pm. AtlantiCare, Healthplex, 1401 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City  Pre-registration is required. Call 609-272-2424 or AtlantiCare Access:  888-569-1000 (day)
Coping with Loss: professionally run. Mutual support and education for persons grieving the death of a loved one. Group runs for 6 week sessions, 4 times per year.  Egg Harbor Township.  Call 609-272-2424 (day)
Living With Loss: professionally run, Support for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer.  Thursdays 6-8pm Gilda's Club South Jersey, 555 Bay Ave., Somers Point.  Call first: Barbara Ferrera  609-926-2699 (day)  web site:  www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org  e-mail:  info@gildasclubsouthjersey.org
 
Bergen County:
Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run.  Mutual support and education for persons experiencing the grief and loss of a loved one.  Groups run for approximately 6 sessions, and are offered periodically through out the year.  Meets at Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Home Health and Hospice Services, 350 Engle St., Englewood.  Pre-registration required: Call Jessica Pressler, LCSW at 201-541-2676 (day)
Bereavement Support Group:Professionally run.  Support for those who have lost a loved one or friend to cancer.  Rap sessions.  Meets Thursday 6:30-8pm.  Gilda's Club Northern NJ  575 Main St, Hackensack.  Call Carley Anne Tsaglos at 201-457-1670 x 123 day web site:  www.gildasclubnnj.org
Bereavement Support Group: professionally run.  Offers support to help persons grieve for a loved one. Groups run for about 7 weeks, 2 times per year.  Meets Holy Name Hospital, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.  Call 201-833-3740, x 2709 (day)
Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Support and comfort for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets for 8 week sessions, several times a year.  Wallington Presbyterian Church, Paterson St. and Bond St. Wallington. Call Rev. Peter Carey 973-779-2640.
Journeys Bereavement Group for Children:  support and education for children (ages 3-17) who have experienced the death of a loved one and /or life threatening illness of a family member. Meeting day and times vary.  10 week sessions, 3 times/yr, Paramus. Before attending call Henry Fersco-Weiss  (201) 291-6243
Pet Bereavement Support Group:Professionally run.  Support for individuals to honor the lives of their departed animal companions and promote healing from the loss. Rap sessions. Meets Mon., 7-8:15pm.  Oradell Animal Hospital 580 Winters Ave, Paramus.  Call Lisa Davis 201-262-0100 (day) or Susan Stone 201-567-5596 (day)
Rainbows Peer Support Group:  peer support for children ages 4-teens who have experienced a family loss due to death, separation, divorce, or abandonment.  Goals to provide peer support, furnish an understanding of the grief experience, assist in building a stronger sense of self-esteem and teach appropriate coping mechanisms. Parents' group meets concurrently.  Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak St, Ridgewood.  Registration required. Call Kathi Meding 201-444-5600 x 332 (day). 
Safe Space: Support for bereaved high school teens who have lost a loved one through death.  Education, mutual sharing and literature.  Meets 8 week sessions. Creative Living Center, 37E Allendale Ave., Allendale.  Call Dan Bottorff at 201-327-2424 x253 or Penny Gadzini 201-327-2424 x 254  web site:  www.creativelivingresource.org   
Separated, Divorced and Bereaved Catholics: Referrals to groups, for emotional/spiritual support and social activities for separated, divorced or bereaved men and women. Groups sponsored by various parishes throughout the counties and are open to people of all faith.  Call Family Life Ministries Catholic Diocese of Newark:  973-497-4327. 
 
Burlington County:
Bereavement Support Group:  Mutual support for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Various meeting locations and times. Call Office of Family Life, Trenton Diocese 609-406-7400 ext 5557. Web site:  www.dioceseoftrenton.org/church/consolation.asp  scroll down to support groups for bereavement
Bereavement Support Group for Family and Friends: Professionally run. Support for family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one to help cope with the loss. Meets 3rd Wed 7-8:30pm (except July and Aug). Dougherty's Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA.  Call Deborah Gawthrop 215-624-8190 or email  dgawthropcnlt@verizon.net
Big Hurts Little Tears: Professionally run. Support group for 3-5 year olds who have been affected by loss. Meetings vary. Samaritan Hospice, Marlton. Pre-registration required. Call first The Samaritan Center for Grief:  800-596-8550
Daughters Without Mothers: Professionally run. Support group for women who are grieving the loss of a mother.  Education, discussions and an opportunities to share stories. Meetings vary. Samaritan Hospice. Marlton.  Call Samaritan Center for Grief Support at 800-596-8550
Helping Hand Grief Support Group: Christian based support for anyone bereaving the loss of a loved one (including death of a child, death to suicide or homicide) through education, encouragement, counseling and understanding. Families welcome. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday 7-9pm. Fellowship Alliance Chapel.  199 Church Rd, Medford.  Call Wanda and George at 609-953-7333 x309
Just the Guys: Professionally run. Mutual support for adult men grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  Meetings vary. Samaritan Hospice, Marlton.  Pre-registration required. Call The Samaritan Center for Grief  856-596-8550
SIGH: (sharing in grief and hope): Professionally run. Mutual support for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Meets in Marlton. The Samaritan Center for Grief  800-596-8550j
 Standing on Promises: Mutual support, encouragement, and understanding for anyone who has lost a loved one. Rap sessions. Meets 4th Sat, 4pm Bethel AME Church, 8216 Park Ave, Pennsauken.  Call Shirley at 856-983-6444.
VITAS Hospice-Living with Loss: Professionally run.  Forum for sharing one's grief experience, giving and receiving support, learning about the grief process and promoting healing. Meets for 6 weeks, 4 times a year.  Kennedy Hospital, 18 E. Laurel Rd, Stratford.  Call James at 856-346-7325 (day) 
 
 

Camden County:
Bereavement Support Group: Support for newly bereaved adults grieving the loss of a loved one within the past year. Families welcome. Phone help and literature. Meets for 6 week sessions (Spring and Fall). Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury. Call Bereavement Coordinator 856-414-1155 (day).
Breath of Life Bereavement Support Group: professionally run. Mutual support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Education, rap sessions, guest speakers and phone help.  Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm.  Bethany Baptist Church, 10 Foster Ave, Gibbsboro.  Pre-registration required. Call Cynthia at 856-784-2220 ext 114 (day). web site:  www.abundantharvest.com
Counseling Network for Loss and Transition Grief Groups:  professionally run. Provides emotional and educational support for persons grieving the loss of a loved one. Offers various groups, both time-limited and on-going, for general bereavement, loss of spouse and a group for young widows. Meeting time and locations vary in NE Philadelphia (Bucks and Montgomery Counties) PA. Call Debbie at 215-624-8190 (day) email dgawthropcnlt@verizon.net
Grief Management of St. Rose of Lima: Mutual support for anyone grieving the loss of a significant person in their life due to death, separation or divorce.  Families welcome.  Meets Thursday 7:30-9:30pm for 12 week sessions. St. Rose of Lima Church, 300 Kings Highway, Parish Lounge. Haddon Heights.  Call first, Trish 856-310-1770  email: www.strosenj.com
St. Agnes Grief Support Ministry: Mutual support for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Literature and phone help. Meets for 8 weeks. 3 times a year. St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd. Conference Room Rectory, Blackwood. Call first Pat 856-228-7906 (evenings)
VITAS Hospice: Living with Loss: Professionally run. Forum for sharing one's grief experience, giving and receiving support, learning about the grief process and promoting healing.  Meets for 6 weeks/3 times per year. Kennedy Hospital-Stratford, 18 E. Laurel Rd, 3rd floor Conference Room. Stratford. Call James at 856-778-0222 or email:  james.chrysler@vitas.com
 
Cumberland County:
Adults Living with a Loss: Professionally run. Support for bereaved adult w ho have lost a loved one. Literature. Registration fee: $25 (can be waived) Meets Tues 7-9pm (8 week sessions, 5 times per year) Fitness Connection, Sherman Ave and Orchard Rd, Vineland.  Call first Fred 856-575-4277 (day) 
 
Essex County:
Adult Bereavement Group: Professionally run. Mutual support for adults bereaving the death of a loved one. Newly bereaved group meets twice a month for 8 weeks. Also an on-going group for people who have already attended a professionally run bereavement group or had professional counseling. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday, 6-7pm Hospice of NJ, 400 Broadacres, Dr, 1st Floor, Bloomfield. Call Michael at 973-893-0818 ext. 213 or email:  michael.teague@americanhospice.com
Daughter's Bereavement: Mutual support for adult women who have experienced the loss of their mother. Meets for 6 week sessions. St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange  Call Judith Zucker, LCSW at 973-322-4817 (day)
Growing Through Loss Bereavement Group: Professionally run. Offers a caring and supportive environment for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Loss must be between 3 and 13 months prior to attending group.  Meets for 8 week sessions 6 times a year. St. Barnabas Medical Center, Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston. Call Pastoral Care 973-322-5015 (day)
Our Lady of The Lake Bethany Support Group:  Professionally run. Provides mutual support for persons affected by the loss of a loved one. Offers mutual sharing, education, literature and guest speakers. Meets twice a month 7:30-9pm  Our Lady of the Lake Church, 32 Lakeside Ave, Rectory, Verona.  Call JoAnn 973-585-7278
Rainbows, Inc:  Professionally run. Peer support for children  (K-6th) who are grieving the loss due to death, divorce, abandonment, or other life altering situation. For any other new group sessions planned call the regional rep: Alice Forsyth 973-744-7676 (day)
     Livingston:  Meets Monday 5:30-6:30 pm at the Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women, 513 W. Mt Pleasant Ave
        Call 973-994-4994 day, Web site:  www.centerforwomennj.org   email: centerforwomen@ncjwessex.org
       Verona: Meets Monday 7 weeks sessions. (Spring/Fall). First Presbyterian Church, 10 Fairview Ave. Before attending call
       973-239-3561 day)
Separated, Divorced and Bereaved Catholics: Referrals to groups for emotional/spiritual support and social activities. For men  and women. Groups sponsored by various churches throughout the county and are open to people of any faith. For info call: Family Life Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Newark: 973-497-4327
Survivors of Murdered Children: Professionally run. Mutual support and understanding for families and friends who have lost a loved one to murder. Guest speakers, advocacy, speakers bureau, social and buddy system. Meets 2nd Fri 6:30 pm ECHOES  The Grief Center, 116 Main Street, Orange.  Call Beverly Henderson 973-675-1199. 
 
Gloucester County: 
Center for People in Transition: Professionally run. Assists displaced homemakers whose major source of financial support has been lost due to separation/divorce, death or disability of a spouse. Helps people to become emotionally and economically self sufficient through life skills training, career decision making, education or vocational training and supportive services. Evening divorce and bereavement support groups for men and women.  Call 856-415-2222 (day). email: peopleintransition@gccnj.edu
 
 

Hudson County:
Bereavement Support:  professionally run. Support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets Thursday 6:30pm Christ Hospital, Palisades Ave, Chapel, Jersey City.  Call Pastoral Care first: 201-795-8397
Hudson Hospice Bereavement Group: Professionally run. Provides a supportive environment for those grieving the recent death of someone close. The overall goal of the group is to help people move toward the reconciliation of grief. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed, 6:30pm. Bayonne. For meeting information call Hospice at 201-433-6225  email:  ols9395@comcast.net
Hudson Hospice Children's Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Program to help grieving families. Children ages 4-17 attend weekly art therapy group while the parents participate in a companion parent group.  Group meets for 10 week sessions. 3 times per year in Bayonne.  Call Sharon or Sister Alice 201-433-6225 day. email: ols9395@comcast.net
Pet Loss and Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Support for anyone coping with the loss or impending loss of their companion animal. Meets 1st Sun at 2pm Liberty Humane Society, 235 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City. Call Allison 201-547-4147 x 500
Separated, Divorced and Bereaved Catholics: Referrals to groups for emotional/spiritual support and social activities. Groups are open to people of any faith. Call Family Life Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Newark, 973-497-4327
 
Hunterdon County:
Grieving and Growing Through Loss: Professionally run. Mutual support for persons going through the grief process. Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs. 7-8:30pm  Hunterdon Hospice Office, Hunterdon Regional Community Healthy Care, 5 Bartles Corner Rd, Flemington. Call 908-788-6600 daytime. 
 
Mercer County:
Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Mutual support for individuals whose loss has occurred at least 2 or more months ago. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 5-6:30pm. Cancer Institute of NJ at Hamilton, 2475 Klockner Rd, Hamilton. Before attending call Chaplain Ted Taylor 609-631-6980 (day)
Bereavement Support Group: Mutual support for those suffering a loss of a loved one. Various meeting locations and times. Call Office of Family Life, Trenton.  609-406-7400 ext 5557.  
Caring and Sharing: Professionally run. Mutual support for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets 1st Wed 7-8:30pm, Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Call Mary Lou Pizzullo at 609-587-7072.  web site:  www.saulfuneralhomes.com  email:  mlpizzullo@saulfuneralhomes.com
Coping with Bereavement: Professionally run. Support for those who have lost a family member or friend. Meets 3rd Monday, 1-2:30pm.  Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St, Princeton, Call Joann Lavemen, LCSW or Anne Schoonover 609-497-4900 day.  Web site:  www.princetonsenior.org
 

Middlesex County:
 
JFK Medical Center: 65 James Street, Edison

 Young spousal bereavement group: group for those 55 and under. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. To register call 732-321-7769.

  Day time spousal bereavement is a spousal loss group for those 55 and older.  Meetings are the 4th Wed of each month from 10-11:15. 
   Evening adult bereavement is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:15.
 
 Children's Bereavement: is a program in which kids are given the opportunity to express themselves through peer interaction, play therapy techniques and other modalities. Groups run concurrently for the parents/caregivers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
  Pre registration is necessary for all of these groups, just call the office at: 732-321-7769

 New group forming: It's complicated: a group for those who have been experiencing unremitting grief. Details to follow. Call the above number if interested. 

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Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Provides a safe environment where individuals can identify and communicate about their losses in order to facilitate the healing process. Rap sessions, literature, newsletter, phone help and buddy system. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Wed, 10:30 am - noon and 7-8:30pm. Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen. Call Carol Burner at 732-562-8565  email:  carolhburner@aol.com
Bereavement Support Group:  Professionally run. Provides a safe environment where individuals can identify and communicate about their losses in order to facilitate the healing process. Rap sessions, literature, newsletter, phone help and buddy system. Meets 3rd Monday and 3rd Tuesday 7-8:30pm. Middlesex Funeral Home 528 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex,  Call Carol H. Burner 732-562-8565
Bereavement Support Group: Mutual support for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday 7-8:30pm at St. Peter's University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick. Call Barbara 908-418-7241 (day) or Eve 908-403-7174 (day)
Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Provides a safe environment where individuals can identify and communicate about their losses in order to facilitate the healing process. Rap sessions, literature, newsletter, phone help and buddy system. Meets 1st Monday and 1st Tuesday 7-8:30pm South Plainfield Funeral Home, 2456 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield  Call Carol H Burner 732-562-8565  or email   carolhburner@aol.com
 
Monmouth County:
 Adult Bereavement Support Group:Professionally run. Support for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Meetings vary, 8 week sessions 2-3 times a year. Visiting Nurse Association, 176 Riverside Ave, Red Bank. Before attending, call Rosemarie Reilly at 732-493-2220, ext 4641  email:   rreilly@vnacj.nj
Adults Grieving Parents: Professionally run. Support for adults who are grieving the loss of a parent. Meets Sat, 9:30-11am. Visiting Nurse Association, 176 Riverside Ave. Red Bank. Call Rosemarie Reilly 732-493-2220 ext 4641 day.
Art Therapy for Bereaved Children: Professionally run. Bereavement program for children ages 6-9 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Uses art therapy to help children express their feelings. Separate groups for parents. Meets 3 times a year, 3:30pm.  Visiting Nurse Association, 1100 Wayside Rd. Tinton Falls,  Pre-registration required. Call Rosemarie Reilly 732-493-2220 ext 4641 day  email:   rreilly@vnacj.org
Art Therapy for Bereaved Children: Professionally run. Mutual support for adults dealing with death of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Tues. 7:30pm,  Bayshore Community Hospital 727 N. Beers St, TCU Activity Room (main lobby to 2 East Floor) Holmdel. Call Chaplain Anna Esposito 732-739-5888 (day)
Children's Art Therapy Program at Riverview Medical Center: Free to families (funded through grants and donations). Professionally run groups run by a licensed clinical social worker and a board certified art therapist. Sessions run for 7 weeks. An intake is necessary first. For children 5-13 years. Art therapy groups for both children who have a chronically ill family member or who have experienced the death of a family member. Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank. For more info call: Jane Weinheimer@ 732-530-2382
Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run.  Mutual support for the loss of a spouse and adult children bereaving the death of a parent. Meets for 6 weeks several times per year. Riverside Medical Center, Cancer Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank. Terry Suruda  732-530-2382 ext 3036
Bereavement Support Group: Mutual support for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Various meeting locations and times. Call Office of Family Life, Trenton Diocese, 609-406-7400 ext 5557 day. 
Living With Loss: Professionally run. Mutual support for persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Meets Monday 11:30-1pm  Centra State Medical Center, Route 537 Freehold.  Call Bunny Salomon, 732-617-2221.
Saint Rose Bereavement Support Group: Professionally run. Support for those who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. Offers support to members while working through the changes in their lives by sharing their stories in a faith community. Guest speakers, phone help, literature, prayer and music. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday, St. Rose Rectory, 603 7th Ave, Belmar. Call Deacon Normand 732-681-0512, ext. 423 or Rosemarie Reilly 732-681-3901. 
 
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