Adult Support Groups (for ages 18 years or older)
Our Support Services are offered free of charge; registration is required for all support groups. All groups are in-person only (with the exception of the Pregnancy Loss support group and Small Footprints support group).
Please Note: All groups require pre-registration prior to attending the first group meeting. There are no walk-ins for any group. Thank you for understanding.
Pre-registration for counseling services and groups must be completed via phone only.
For client adult support services or general questions, please contact 781-585-4221 ext 106 or info@hopefloatswellness.org
For child/family services, please contact Grace Ziskind at 781-585-4221 ext 104 or gracez11@hopefloatswellness.org
For facilitator/volunteer interest or questions, please contact Sean Leehan at 781-585-4221 ext. 131 or seanl20@hopefloatswellness.com
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Bereavement Groups for Loss of a Child(ren)
These are peer-led support groups. Peer facilitators are parents who have experienced the loss of a child and are trained by Hope Floats as volunteer facilitators. Groups are held bi-weekly unless otherwise specified.
Child Loss 1:
For any parent experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any age
Mondays, 4:00- 5:30 pm in the Wellness Barn
2025 Dates: (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21, August Break, 9/15, 9/29, (10/13 - Columbus Day, optional), 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8
Child Loss 2:
For any parent experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any age
Mondays, 5:30- 7:00 pm in the Wellness Barn
2025 Dates: 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, August Break, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15
Child Loss 3:
For any parent who has lost a child(ren) to suicide
*See Suicide Loss for non-child loss
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Main House:
2025 Dates: 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, August Break, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15
Small Footprints:
For parents who have lost a child from birth to age 12
Tuesdays, 7:00 -8:30 pm (Zoom):
2025 Dates: July and August Break, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16
Pregnancy Loss:
For parents experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any stage of pregnancy
Tuesdays, Monthly, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Zoom):
2025 Dates: TBA
Pregnancy After Loss:
For parents embarking on the journey of pregnancy after loss
Tuesdays, Bi-Weekly, 8-9pm (Zoom)
2025 Dates: TBA
Overdose & Substance Abuse Child Loss
For parents experiencing the loss of a child(ren) to overdose or substance use
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Living Room of the Main House.
2025 Dates: July and August Break, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, (11/11 - Veterans Day, optional), 11/25, 12/9
Just for Dads:
For fathers experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any age
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Living Room of the Main House.
2025 Dates: 6/19, July and August Break, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
Bereavement Groups for Loss of a Partner/Spouse
These are peer-led support groups. Peer facilitators are people who have experienced the loss of a partner/spouse and are trained by Hope Floats as volunteer facilitators. Groups are held weekly for six weeks unless otherwise specified.
Evening Partner or Spouse Loss:
For anyone experiencing the loss of their partner or spouse
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Living Room of the Main House.
2025 Dates: TBA
Daytime Partner or Spouse Loss:
For anyone experiencing the loss of their partner or spouse
Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 12 PM in the Living Room of the Main House:
2025 Dates: TBA
LGBTQ+ Partner or Spouse Loss:
For any member of the LGBTQ+ community experiencing the loss of their partner or spouse
2025 Dates: TBA
Bereavement Groups for Loss of a Parent
These are peer-led support groups. Peer facilitators are people who have experienced the loss of a parent(s) or primary caregiver(s) and are trained by Hope Floats as volunteer facilitators. Groups are held bi-weekly unless otherwise specified.
Parent Loss 1:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a parent(s) or primary caregiver(s)
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Wellness Barn
2025 Dates: July and August Break, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, (11/11 - Veterans Day, optional), 11/25, 12/9
Parent Loss 2:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a parent(s) or primary caregiver(s)
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Wellness Barn
2025 Dates: TBA (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21, August Break, 9/15, 9/29, (10/13 - Columbus Day, optional), 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8
Summer 2025 Parent Loss Bridge Group:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a parent(s) or primary caregiver(s)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm, Meeting Locations Vary On-Site
2025 Dates: 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20 (4 meetings)
Bereavement Groups for Sibling Loss, Suicide Loss, Overdose Loss, Newly Bereaved
Newly Bereaved: An Intro to Life After Loss:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one within the last three months
Wednesdays,11am-12pm in the Living Room of the Main House:
Groups are held as-needed. 2025 Dates: TBA
Suicide Loss:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one to suicide (Excluding parents; please see Child Loss 3 group)
Mondays 6:00 -7:30 pm in the Living Room of the Main House:
2025 Dates: (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21, August Break, 9/15, 9/29, (10/13 - Columbus Day, optional), 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8
Sibling Loss:
For anyone experiencing the loss of a sibling
Wednesdays, Monthly, 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Living Room of the Main House:
2025 Dates: 6/18, 7/16, August Break, 9/17, 10/15, 11/12, 12/17