LOCAL GRIEF SUPPORT
LOCAL GRIEF SUPPORT
The Northeast Wisconsin Grief Network provides these resources because they have been suggested by grieving people who found them useful. The Network does not endorse or assume responsibility for any outcome if a person uses a resource on this list.
SUPPORT GROUPS
GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS
COMPASSUS GRIEF GROUPS
Contact Meredith Schluter MS
Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator
Compassus
816 Winneconne Avenue, Neenah, WI 54956
Email meredith.schluter@compassus.com
Phone 920 502 9424
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APPLETON Adult Grief Support Group – Open to the Public
First Wednesday of the month
10-11:30 AM
Thompson Center, 3000 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI
Registration required through Thompson Center
Phone 920 939 3088
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MENASHA Adult Grief Support Group – Open to the Public
Third Wednesday of each month
10-11:30 AM
Menasha Public Library, 440 First Street, Menasha, WI
Library phone 920 967 3690
We meet in the Fox River room.
No registration required.
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OSHKOSH Adult Grief Support Group – Open to the Public
First and third Thursday of the month
1-2:30 PM
Oshkosh Seniors Center, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI
Registration required through Seniors Center
Phone 920 232 5300
GriefShare Support Groups www.griefshare.org
GriefShare is a national program that trains local people to become bereavement support group facilitators. These support groups are for any type of loss and can be for recent or past deaths.
These groups run for many weeks in a row.
Attendees do not need to attend every week and can join or leave at any time. Attendees often receive an educational workbook when you attend the group. Most groups do not charge to attend, but some do.
For more information and to see meeting dates, please contact the faciltators listed below OR go online to Griefshare.org
APPLETON
Appleton Alliance Church
Mondays 6-8 PM
Runs from January 13, 2025 - April 4, 2025
First United Methodist Church
Tuesdays 1-3 PM
Runs from March 11, 2025 – June 3, 2025
922 Ministries
Mondays 6:30-8:30 PM
Runs from February 17, 2025 – May 19, 2025
LITTLE CHUTE
St. Luke Lutheran Church
Saturdays 10 AM - Noon
Runs from February 1, 2025 – April 12, 2025
NEENAH
Calvary Bible Church
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM
Runs from February 26, 2025 – May 28, 2025
SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays 9-10-25 through 12-10-25 6:30-8:30 PM
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS EVENT
Saturday 11-22-2025
9-11 AM
St. Gabriel Parish
Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM
Runs from February 20, 2025 – May 22, 2025
OSHKOSH
Living Water Lutheran Church
Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM
Runs from January 15, 2025 – April 9, 2025
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mondays 6-7:30 PM
Runs from March 10, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Honoring Grief and Living with Hope Support Group
Grief support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2330 East Calumet Street Appleton, WI 54915
Facilitator Nancy Scheuerman
Email HopeandHealing@popappleton.org
Church phone 920 739 5255
Nancy only starts a group when there is enough interest shown so please reach out to her if you would like to attend.
Support, learning, and sharing for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, partner or loved one.
Non-denominational.
No fee.
Meets at St. Mary’s Parish at 312 South State in Appleton, WI.
Winter hours: December-March First and third Saturday of the month from 9-10:30 AM
Spring to Fall hours: April-November First and third Monday of the month at 6:30-8 PM.
Some T.H.E.O. attendees get together for breakfast at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of the month and gather at 6 PM for a meal on the fourth Monday of each month. These events are all published in the T.H.E.O. calendar which is available to T.H.E.O. attendees.
For more information, Contact:
Donna Nemecek 920 739 2093
St. Mary’s Parish Office 920 739 5119
For Widows/Widowers:
New Beginnings: Social dinner groups for widows and widowers. Advance registration is appreciated.
Meets the first Friday of the month for a fish fry (or you can order off the menu) at The Stone Toad restaurant, 1109 Oneida Street, Menasha, WI.
This group also meets the second Wednesday of the month at various restaurants in the Fox Valley. Social hour begins at 5 pm and dinner is at 6 pm.
For more information, contact:
Rhonda Witpalek 920 562 4284
Offers education and support to everyone in the community who had experienced a death. 2079 Lawrence Drive, Suite B, DePere, WI 54115
Phone 920 338 1111
Fax 920 339 5503
Director Jenny Boeckman
Phone 920 339 6700
Website http://unityhospice.org/grief-support
Programs Generations on second and fourth Thursdays of the month (support to grieving families)
Healing Thru the Arts -- Afternoon
Healing Thru the Arts -- Evening
Holiday Workshops -- Green Bay
Holiday Workshops -- Marinette
Holiday Workshops -- Oconto Falls
Understanding Grief in Sturgeon Bay
Virtual Grief Connect on First Thursday of the month (virtual grief support for adults)
Brillion Community Center
120 Center Street Brillion, WI 54110
Every second Thursday of the month
PLEASE RSVP to Jeanette Potts at JMPotts@preventsuicidefoxcities.org
Call/Text 920 209 9040.
Group facilitators Jeanette Potts and Cindy Reffke
6-8 PM
Free to the community
SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS
DIVORCE SUPPORT IN WISCONSIN
DivorceCare – Divorce Recovery Support Groups
Appleton Alliance Church
2693 West Grand Chute Blvd. Appleton, WI
Enter through east entrance (parking lot closest to Lynndale).
We meet in the Children’s Ministry classroom wing.
Contact: Julie Statezny, Care Ministry Assistant at 920 931 1175
Church phone 920 968 0700
Mondays 6 PM
January 13, 2025 – April 7, 2025
Peace After Divorce Support Groups:
First United Methodist Church
325 East Franklin Street
Appleton, WI
Phone 920 734 2677
Divorce Headquarters
Groups in Madison, Menomonie, Port Edwards, WI
Rebuilding After Break/Up Divorce program
Contact: Bonnie Dilley (Lubet)
Madison, WI
Phone 608 844 2117
10-week program titled Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends
Margaret A. Lambert
Madison, WI
Phone 608 433 9346
Support group for grieving parents
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
OSHKOSH, WI
Compassionate Friends, a national self-help support organization created to help families after a child dies from any cause and at any age, has a newly-chartered chapter in the Fox Valley.
The group offers friendship, understanding and hope to families grieving the death of a child.
The group has no religious affiliation and no membership fees/dues.
The first meeting was held Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6 PM at Father Carr’s Place 2B,1062 North Koeller Street, Oshkosh, WI.
Continuing meetings will be held every third Thursday of each month at 6 PM at
Father Carr’s Place 2B, 1062 North Koeller Street, Oshkosh, WI.
For more information, please phone or text Linda at 920 267 3108 or email foxvalleytcf@gmail.com.
To learn more about Compassionate Friends or to view other groups, please go to www.compassionatefriends.org.
Infant and perinatal death support group
Counseling and Consulting Pros
Phone 920 364 608
Email tara@ccpclinic.com
UW Health Hope After Loss Clinics
University of Wisconsin Health system
20 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
Phone 608 287 5898
Hours Mondays through Fridays 8 am to 5 pm
Faith’s Lodge Child Loss Retreat Center
Safe haven for grieving families to reflect, explore and be with other grievers.
Administrative office: 8301 Golden Valley Road, Suite 210, Golden Valley, MN
Phone 612 825 2073
Lodge: 6942 County Road C, Danbury, WI
Phone 715 866 8200
Email www.faithslodge.org
Star Legacy Foundation
6400 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 225
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone 952 715 7731
www.starlegacyfoundation.org
info@starlegacyfoundation.org
Kacie Doxtator kacie@starlegacyfoundation.org
NEWGN contact for Star Legacy Foundation
Shauna Libsack shauna@starlegacyfoundation.org
Operations Director, Star Legacy Foundation
Star Legacy Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and supporting parents who experience the death of a baby during pregnancy or infancy. In January 2023, Star Legacy Foundation created the Wisconsin Center for Stillbirth and Infant Death. This is a statewide program that provides a framework for early referral and intervention when a baby dies in Wisconsin.
WHO IS STAR LEGACY FOUNDATION
Our team of health professionals connect with families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy or infancy. We can listen, provide information, and connect families with available resources. Our services are free to all families.
RESOURCES
Each family has unique needs: Some of the common resources we work with include funeral homes, therapists, support groups, financial assistance programs and peer support. Other options are available as appropriate.
WHO DO WE HELP
Any family in Wisconsin who experiences the death of a baby during pregnancy or infancy. This includes the extended family of siblings, grandparents, or others impacted by the loss. Translation services are available.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH US
Phone 920 561 1600 or 952 715 7731
Email wicid@starlegacyfoundation.org
Website www.starlegacyfoundation.org
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
For more information or to register for a group, please visit starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups.
We have expanded our support group offerings, please see the current offerings at starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups
Early Pregnancy Loss
First, second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month
6 PM Central Standard Time
Late Pregnancy Loss
First and third Thursday of the month
6 PM Central Standard Time
Second and fourth Thursday of the month
7 PM Central Standard Time
SUID / SIDS / INFANT DEATH
Second Wednesday of the month
6 PM Central Standard Time
PARENTING AFTER LOSS
First and third Wednesday of the month
12 PM Central Standard Time
DADS GRIEF DISCUSSION
Second and fourth Monday of the month
6 PM Central Standard Time
GRUPO DE PADRES EN DUELO
Primer Viernes del Mes (en Espanol)
7 PM Central Standard Time
GRANDPARENTS AND EXTENDED FAMILY
First and third Wednesday of the month
7 PM Central Standard Time
PREGNANCY AFTER LOSS
Weekly on Mondays
7:30 PM Central Standard Time
Homicide Death
Homicide Survivors, Inc.
5049 East Broadway Street, Suite 151, Tucson AZ
Phone 520 207 5012
NAMI Fox Valley
National Alliance on Mental Illness
211 East Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone 920954 1550
NAMI Oshkosh
National Alliance on Mental Illness
525 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920 651 1148
Parents of Murdered Children
635 West Seventh Street, Suite 307, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Email: natlpomc@pomc.org
Phone: 513 721 5683
Fax: 513 345 4489
Your local Victim Crisis Response Team
Male Grief Support
Fox Valley Men’s Grief Support
Moments Hospice Office at 5517 West Waterford Street, Suite C, Appleton, WI 54913
Meetings held first Wednesday of each month from 6-8 PM
Facilitator Kerry
Phone 920 841 5088
Partner / Spouse Death / Widow / Widower
Fox Valley Men’s Grief Support
Moments Hospice Office, 5517 West Waterford Street, Suite C, Appleton, WI 54913
Facilitator Charlie
Phone 920 442 0755
Soaring Spirits International (Camp Widow, Resilience Center, Soaring Spirits Gala, Widow's Voice Blog, Widowed Village, Widowed Pen Pal Program)
2028 Cochran Street, Suite 194, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone 877 671 4071
Email contact@soaringspirits.org
Substance Abuse
The Daybreak Project
Started in 2017, this is a gathering of people whose lives have been affected by someone's use and misuse of substances. We gather together to share our experiences, our struggles and our successes as we navigate the many challenges we face as a result of another's substance abuse.
No membership, no fee, nothing to sign.
Zoom meetings only.
Contact DaybreakprojectAppleton@gmail.com
Phone 920 215 4137
Gatherings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month January through October and the third Wednesday of the month in November and December.
6-8 PM.
Facilitator Jamie Loehnis
Co-founders Jeff Jirschele and Mary Harp-Jirschele
Suicide
Support groups for family and friends of those who have died by suicide.
APPLETON Meets third Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM
Prevent Suicide Fox Cities
211 East Franklin Street Suite F, Appleton, WI 54911
Website www.preventsuicidefoxcities.org
Facilitators:
Jeanette Potts
Phone 920 209 9040
Email jmpotts@preventsuicidefoxcities.org
Cindy Reffke
Phone 920 996 0563
Email Cindy@preventsuicidefoxcities.org
NEENAH Meets second Thursday of each month 6:30-8 PM
First Presbyterian Church
200 Church Street, Neenah, WI 54956
Sponsor Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh, Inc.
Contact Sarah Danahy
Phone 920 230 4840
OSHKOSH Meets third Thursday of each month 6:30-8 PM
PEER SUPPORT MEETING
Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh, Inc.
Contact Sarah Danahy
Phone 920 230 4840
CHILD GRIEF SUPPORT CAMPS AND LOCAL CHILD GRIEF ORGANIZATIONS
A weekend program providing an atmosphere of love and acceptance for children to express themselves following the death of a loved one.
Director Maria Loy, MSW
Camp HOPE for Kids
Email marialoy@camphopeforkids.org
Phone 608 621 0633
A week-long camp for children grieving the death of a loved one. It’s a safe environment for campters to explore feelings of grief and gain support from one another.
Website www.uwgb.edu/camplloyd
Founder/Camp Director Dr. Illene N. Cupit
Phone 920 465 2703
Email cupiti@uwgb.edu
CAMP LLOYD STARTS June 23, 2025!
UW GREEN BAY, MAUTHE CENTER, 2420 NICOLET DRIVE,
GREEN BAY, WI
DAY CAMP FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-8
JUNE 23 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2025
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
$100 FEE WHICH INCLUDES SNACKS
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
CONTACT: DR. ILLENE CUPIT
EMAIL CUPITII@UWGB.EDU
MANDATORY ORIENTATION FOR CAMPERS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS
June 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person. Our programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Offered to children aged 7-17, young adults aged 18-25 and separate parent and guardian programs. These camps are located across the country. There are also free virtual grief support groups.
Address 6606 West Broad Street, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23230
Website www.comfortzonecamp.org
Phone 804 377 3430
Email info@comfortzonecamp.org
Fax 804 362 3856
Center for Grieving Children
· You do not need to be a member of the Boys and Girls Club to participate.
The Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley
600 Racine Street, Menasha, WI 54952
Director Erin Hollister
Email Ehollister@bgclubfoxvalley.org
Phone 920 750 5839
Youth and Family Grief Support Group
The Boys and Girls Club in Oshkosh
501 E. Parkway Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Director Danielle Bittelman
Email danielleb@bgcosh.org
Phone 920 233 1414 x 124
CHAPS Equine-Assisted Therapy.
For some youth, spending time with a horse can help break down barriers, allowing them to work through trauma and overcome behavioral and mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, suicidal thoughts and more. Available in Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Neenah, New London and Shiocton. To schedule an appointment, please call 877 300 9101
Phone 877 300 9101
Website www.Rawhide.org.
Franki Moscato Foundation
Website www.frankijo.com
Email Franki@frankilo.com
Facebook Facebook.com/FrankiJoDotCom
Instagram Instagram.com/FraniMoscato
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
The Trevor Project
Trevor Lifeline: The nation's only around-the-clock, toll-free crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questionsing youth.
Trevor Chat A free, confidential and secure online messaging service that providers live help by trained volunteers. Checkout our website for specific hours of operation.
Trevor Space Social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth aged 13-24, their friends, and allies.
Phone 866 488 7386
LOCAL GRIEF COUNSELORS
Neenah
Menasha
Appleton
Appleton
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JULIE A FEIDER LLC
FULL COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
477 South Nicolet Road #12, Appleton, WI 54914
Email Julie@fullcirclecounselingservices.com
Website WWW.FULLCIRCLECOUNSELINGSERVICES.COM
Phone 920 982 4242
DePere
Telehealth counseling only
Telehealth counseling only
Appleton
Telehealth counseling only
Appleton
Appleton
Green Bay
Appleton
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Appleton
Menasha
Appleton
Kaukauna
Menasha
New London
Oshkosh
Appleton
Appleton North and Appleton West
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Manitowoc
Oshkosh
Appleton
Integrative Healing Solutions
Phone 920 264 0996
* Utilizes Ketamine assisted therapy
DePere
Appleton
Appleton