NATIONAL WEBSITE
WidowNet | Bereavement Resources for Widows & Widowers
Established in 1995, it is the first online information &
self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers.
Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery,
and other information helpful to people, of all ages,
religious backgrounds and sexual orientations.
GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES:
GriefNet
PO Box 3272
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3272
GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons
dealing with grief, death, trauma, and major loss.
We have over 50 e-mail grief support groups and
two web sites. Our integrated approach to on-line
grief support provides help to people working
through loss and grief issues of many kinds.
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a safe environment for grieving kids and their
parents to find information and ask questions.
GriefShare
Christian-based grief recovery program that uses
videos from top experts in the field. Held in a wide
variety of locations.....type in your zip code to find
other groups near you!
SUICIDE LOSS GRIEF RESOURCES:
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
PO Box 7005
Evanston, IL 60201
The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides healing, com-
passionate support for people who have lost
loved ones to suicide. Our online forum operates
like a 24/7 support group. Our website contains
support resources and information on the survivor
experience.
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN RESOURCES
Yatoomas Foundation For The Kids
1900 S. Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 888-987-KIDS (5437)
Non-Profit dedicated to providing guidance, stability,
and financial assistance to families with children who
have suddenly lost one or both parents. Some of the
services offered are financial assistance & budgeting
assistance, household maintenance & repair, car main-
tenance & repair, support groups & grief assistance,
scholarships & tutorial services, vocational training
& job placement, legal & accounting assistance.
Six Feet Over
PO Box 32394
Detroit, MI 48232
Phone: 313-723-0373
We are a non-profit organization servicing the
great state of Michigan. Our mission is to pre-
vent suicide loss through education, advocacy,
and support, for survivors of suicide loss, indiv-
iduals with lived experience of suicide, and those
who love and care for someone with mental health
struggles.
METRO DETROIT SHARE
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 313-492-1172
FUNERAL ASSISTANCE:
Metro Detroit Share provides funeral assistance
for Michigan families that lose a baby during preg-
nancy or during the 1st year of life. Services such
as burial costs, funeral service costs, urns, head-
stones, etc. will be considered. Assistance subject
to availability of funds and the exhaustion of other
available resources
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SUPPORT SERVICES:
Metro Detroit Share runs twice per month support
meetings. One in Taylor and one in West Bloomfield.
In addition, Metro Detroit Share runs a closed Face-
book group for online support.
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MEMORY BOXES:
Metro Detroit Share provides memory boxes to any
Michigan hospital that requests them for their pat-
ients. We also provide direct to families that didn't
get anything from the hospital. Included is a special
keepsake box, special baby book for losses, support
literature, keepsakes & much more.
New Hope Center for Grief Support
145 N. Center Suite E
Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-348-0115
Bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings
to those grieving the death of a loved one.
The Detroit Police Victim’s Assistance Program
4707 St. Antoine Suite M-167
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-833-1660 24 hour hotline
Website:
Offers free assistance to relatives of homicide victims,
including:
- Grief and loss, individual and group, counseling
- Assistance with victim compensation claims
- Support during the criminal justice process
Emotional Support Collaborative
Loring Therapy
Phone: 313-415-9622
Website:
The emotional support collaborative meets every week
on different life challenging topics such as "Life Stres-
sors", "Parenting Support", "Grief and Loss", "Holiday
Blues" and much more. Our goal is to provide an atmo-
sphere of understanding, compassion & support. Group
founder is a trained Psychological therapist who, in con-
junction with other trained group facilitators, will help lead
and give helpful input in each support group. Each member
is met with compassion, respect, non-judgement, confiden-
tiality and a strong belief in the potential for attaining the
balance, strength and joy that exists for each of us!
Metro Detroit Share Group
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 313-492-1172
A pregnancy and infant-loss support group.
"Hope After Loss"
Hospice of Michigan
Main Office:
2366 Oak Valley Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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43097 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Serving Oakland, Livingston, Genesee & Lapeer
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39531 Garfield
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
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400 Galleria Officentre #400
Southfield, MI 48034
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3200 Greenfield #250
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 1-888-247-5701
Grief support seminars offering coping skills for
adults dealing with the loss of a loved one and
feelings of denial,fear, anger and depression;
handouts and refreshments. Locations through-
out Metro Detroit and Clinton Twp.
Angela Hospice Home Care
14100 Newburgh
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: 734-953-6014
Our free programs include:
1. One-on-one counseling: Grief support, education, and
counseling are offered to assist in coping with the death
of a loved one. While feelings of grief are normal, handling
them can be difficult and painful. Talking about what you
are going through can help.
Call 734-779-6690 to schedule an appointment.
2. Grief Support Groups: Support groups allow individuals
the opportunity to learn about the grief process while
benefiting from talking with or hearing from others who
are facing a similar journey.
Henry Ford Hospice / SandCastles
Grief Support Program for Children and Families
2850 W. Grand Blvd. 3rd Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-771-7005
Bi-Weekly program sessions begin with families, staff
and volunteers sharing a meal, providing an opportunity
for fellowship and bonding. Afterwards, the children and
teens are placed in age-appropriate groups where they
meet for activities such as discussions, art, music, play
and writing. A designated area called the Volcano Room
allows children and teens a place to safely release the
physical feelings of grief. An adult support group is
offered concurrently.
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SandCastles Camp
Phone: 313-771-7005
SandCastles Camp is an annual, overnight, weekend-
long camp experience for children and teens that
have experienced the death of someone close to them.
The camp weekend is offered free of charge and facili-
tated by professional staff specializing in grief as well
as trained volunteers from SandCastles Grief Support
Program. Grief is a normal, natural response to death,
and individuals who are supported in their loss are able
to heal in additional ways. Camp offers that support.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Hospice of Lenawee County
1903 Wolf Creek Highway
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-2323
Losing a loved one can be devastating, no matter the
age or circumstances. Thankfully, you're not alone.
Hospice of Lenawee is here to take this journey with
you through our Grief & Loss Support Services.
The Residence of Arbor Hospice
Administrative Offices
2366 Oak Valley Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-662-5999 888-992-2273 24/7
Arbor Hospice’s grief support programs are free
of charge through generous community support
and are available to everyone in the community,
whether or not a loved one received care from
Arbor Hospice.
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Camp Good Grief
Camp Good Grief is staffed by caring and qualified
Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice grief pro-
fessionals and trained volunteers.
MACOMB COUNTY
MONROE COUNTY
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
Main Office:
15945 Canal
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Phone: 855-88CCSEM (22736)
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25 S Monroe
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-3850
All Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan behavioral
health locations are offering tele-health for mental health
and substance abuse treatment. You are able to stay
home and receive face-to-face counseling through your
mobile device, tablet, or computer. Our clinical staff and
psychiatrists are able to meet your mental health needs
during this unsettling time.
Gabby's Grief Center
2262 N. Monroe
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-242-8773
Gabby’s Grief Center provides guiding steps and
loving support in a safe place to grieving children,
teens, adults and families as they move step-by-step
through grief and find their way to healing. Gabby’s
Grief Center also extends grief education and support
services to schools, churches and the community.
OAKLAND COUNTY
ALANA'S FOUNDATION
c/o 5788 Burnham
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Since there is no possible way to predict how any
one family will handle the loss of a child, we serve
as a resource for support that may include references
for grief counseling, short term financial support or
assistance in fulfilling basic day to day needs.
Common Ground
Resource and Crisis Center
1200 N. Telegraph Bldg #32E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 800-231-1127
Website:
Survivors of Homicide Support Group
This free 10-week program uses structured topics
and guest speakers to provide support for those
facing the loss of a loved one due to homicide.This
group usually meets 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
This is a closed group after the second session, so
prior registration helps ensure cohesiveness.
To register or learn more, call 1-248-451-2622.
Domestic Violence Support Group
This is a 10-week open support group for women ages
18 and older, with similar experiences to connect, gain
support, and become empowered in a safe environment.
To register or learn more, call 248-451-2623.
Growth & Healing Support Group (Girls ages 13-17)
This free 10-week empowerment group is for girls who
have experienced sexual abuse, date rape, or incest.
This group usually meets on Thursdays.
To register or learn more, call 1-248-451-2621.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
JFS / Jewish Bereavement Group
2245 S. State Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-769-0209
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Thrive Counseling
2245 S. State Suite 1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-436-4249
Thrive is the clinical counseling practice of Jewish
Family Services of Washtenaw County Inc., a non-
profit social service agency committed to providing
care to all residents regardless of religion, race, eth-
nicity, gender or ability to pay.
Ele's Place
Headquarters Office
1145 W. Oakland Ave.
Lansing, MI 48915
Phone: 517-482-1315
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Ann Arbor Branch
5665 Hines Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-929-6640
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Greater Flint and Genesee County Branch
1277 W. Court
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: 810-232-3040
Ele’s Place provides regularly scheduled sessions
that allow children to interact with peers who have
suffered similar loss and to express their fears, an-
ger, guilt, and sadness in a secure and empowering
environment. Utilization of music, art, story telling,
writing, and play promotes the healing process.
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Clinicians and trained volunteers, supervised by pro-
fessional clinical staff, facilitate age-appropriate groups
for preschool/kindergarten, early elementary, upper ele-
mentary, middle school, high school, and young adults
(at some locations.) These age divisions ensure that peer
groups are run in an age- and developmentally-appropriate
manner and that children are engaged by and with others
of a similar level of understanding of death and the serious
topics death generates.
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
CSSW Main Building:
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-712-3625
Licensed social workers and psychologists offer families,
couples and individuals in-depth assessment and short-
term, solution focused therapy designed for the specific
needs of each client. Substance abuse assessment and
treatment are also available. From marriage preparation
to domestic aggression, we have programs to equip
Washtenaw residents with the professional and reliable
treatment they desire. When appropriate, the program
provides on-site psychiatric evaluation and medication
monitoring. Insurances are accepted.
