Maine Grief Support Groups (Listed by County)
Androscoggin County
Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice
Call ahead: Amy Dulac – 207-795-9468 Amy.dulac@androscoggin.org
Call, email or visit the AHCH Website to pre-register. They hold grief support groups for adults, teens and children. Starting dates and lengths of the support groups vary, so please call ahead.
Also serving those in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York Counties.
Compassionate Friends
Call ahead: Lena – 207-713-7774 Lenahann33@gmail.com
Location: East Auburn Baptist Church – 560 Park Ave. Auburn ME, 04240
Compassionate Friends is an open support group for child/grandchild/sibling Loss. Held 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 PM. For more information, see the Compassionate Friends Website.
Cumberland County
CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss
Call ahead: Andy Sokoloff, LMSW – 207-721- 1357
Please contact Andy for information on upcoming groups and locations, as they have various start dates. These groups are open to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Compassionate Friends
Call ahead: Richard – 207-200-3651 Tcfofportlandme@gmail.com
Location: Church of the Holy Spirit –
1047 Congress st. Portland, ME 04102
For more information, see the Compassionate Friends website.
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
Call ahead: Linda Hopkins – 207-400-8714 Hopkinsl@northernlight.org
Location: 50 Foden Rd., South Portland
Please call ahead and pre-register to receive the starting date and time. This group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Maine Medical Center Suicide Loss Support Group
See their website for more information and resources.
Also serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.
Call ahead: Robert Myers’s LCPC,
207-409-6226
Or Sandra Horne LCSW, 207-409-6976
Location: Maine Medical Center’s Dana Center, Room 1, Portland.
Find the details on their website or join the support group on their Facebook page.
Hospice of Southern Maine
Call Ahead: Maria McCann – 207-289-3673 Mmccann@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
Find the details for their 3 different Zoom groups on their website.
Center for Grieving Children
Call ahead: Mary Bristol – 207-775-5216
Location: 555 Forest Ave. Portland ME
Center for Grieving Children has support groups for children, teens and adults. Contact Mary or visit their website for more information and to register.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Call ahead: Desiree – 207-653-4627
This is a peer-led group that meets continually throughout the year for anyone who has experienced a suicide loss. Call Desiree for information on location, dates and times.
Also see Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Franklin
See Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Hancock
Hospice of Hancock County
Call ahead: Jane Cornman – 207-667-2531
Location: 14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth
Hospice of Hancock County offers Grief Workshops, support groups and individual support. For more details on their services, take a look at their website. If you are interested, please call ahead to register.
Kennebec
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville
Call Ahead: Diane– 207-873-3615 x19
Location: 304 Main St. Waterville
HVWA holds groups for adults and children, and teens. Call Diane to register for one of their many support groups. See their website for more details.
MaineGeneral Hospice & Volunteers of Kennebec Valley
Call ahead: Grief Support Services –
207-248-0427
Location: Alfond Center for Health – 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta ME.
MaineGeneral holds several grief support groups for children and adults, as well as families. For details, call the Grief Support Services or visit their website.
Knox
Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers
Call ahead: 207-230-0042
Coastalfamilyhospicevolunteers@gmail.com
Stay updated on current groups by heading over to the CFHV website, or by giving them a call.
See Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Lincoln
See Northern Light Home Care & Hospice & CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss under Cumberland County.
See Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Piscataquis
Pine Tree Hospice
Call Ahead: 207-802-8078
Coordinator@pinetreehospice.org
Pine Tree Hospice not only offers a 6-week support group, but also offers 1-0n-1 bereavement services and resources. Reach out to their bereavement coordinator by phone or email to find out when the next support group begins, or find more information on their website.
Sagadahoc
See CHANS Hospice and Volunteers Center for Grief and Loss under Androscoggin county.
See Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Somerset
Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County
Call Ahead: 207-474-7775
Location: 165 Madison Ave. Skowhegan
HVOSC offers family and friends bereavement support and a 6-week support group. Call or email the bereavement coordinator for the details of the next group.
Waldo
Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County
Call ahead: 207-505-4434
HVOWC offers a number of grief support services, including a support group, 1-on1 services and resources. Call or email for details, or visit their website.
Washington
Downeast Hospice Volunteers
Call Ahead: Jeanne – 207 454-7521 ext. 126
Support groups are run periodically, so call or email to check on the next available group.
York
York Hospital Hospice
Call ahead: Julie – 207-337-7333
Location: St. George’s Church – 407 York St.
York Hospital offers a weekly support group on Tuesdays, please call ahead to register and confirm meeting details. More information can also be found on their website.
Maine Suicide Support Group
Call ahead: Jenn – 207-319-3198
Location: Currently held virtually.
This is an open group that is held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call or text Jenn to receive a zoom link.
Also see Androscoggin Home care and Hospice in Androscoggin County.
Online Support Groups
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief
Call ahead: Kim – 480-235-5488
This is a support group specifically for LGBTQ+ loss survivors. Call ahead is required, register by phone or email to receive a Zoom link. More information can be found on their website.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Call ahead: Dale – 608-280-2435
Online support group for suicide survivors 18 years and older. Call or email to receive more information on the dates, times and to get a Zoom link. More information can also be found on their website.
Updated November, 2022