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
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
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.
This is a unique support group for those experiencing the various stages of grief from losing a loved one.
St. Mary’s Parish
312 South State Street Appleton, WI
Facilitator Donna Nemecek
Email dmntheo@aol.com
Phone 920 739 2093
Offers education and support to everyone in the community who had experienced a death. 2079 Lawrence Drive, Suite B, DePere, WI 54115
Phone Support 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
Support group for grieving parents
Support Group for parents who have had a child die Green Bay, WI
Every third Tuesday
6-8 PM
United Methodist Church
501 Howe Street, Green Bay, WI
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
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
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)
Fox Valley Chapter
This group provides grief resources, compassion, and most of all, understanding for families who have a lost loved one through drug use.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:390-8:30 PM in Oshkosh, WI.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NEW ATTENDEES.
Email FoxCitiesGrasp@gmail.com
Contacts:
Ashley Krueger
Phone 920 229 1032
Jamie Loehnis
Phone 920 858 9654
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
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
· You do not need to be a member of the Boys and Girls Club to participate.
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
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
Neenah
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