Support Groups
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.
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
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, (No group 2/17 - Presidents Day), 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, (No group 5/26 - Memorial Day), 6/9, (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 12/16, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, (No group 4/21 - Patriots Day), 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 12/16, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, (No group 4/21 - Patriots Day), 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28
Small Footprints:
For parents who have lost a child from birth to age 12
Tuesdays, 7:00 -8:30 pm (Zoom):
Next group TBA
Pregnancy Loss:
For parents experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any stage of pregnancy
Tuesdays, Monthly, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Zoom):
Next group: TBA
For parents embarking on the journey of pregnancy after loss
Tuesdays, bi-weekly, 8-9pm (Zoom):
Next group TBA
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 12/10, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, (No group 5/13), 5/27, 6/10
For fathers experiencing the loss of a child(ren) at any age
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Living Room of the Main House:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/19
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.
Next group (6 week session): 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:
Next group (6-week session): TBA
LGBTQ+ Partner or Spouse Loss:
For any member of the LGBTQ+ community experiencing the loss of their partner or spouse
Saturdays: Dates/Time 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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, (No group 5/13), 5/27, 6/10
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, (No group 2/17 - Presidents Day), 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, (No group 5/26 - Memorial Day), 6/9, (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21
Bereavement Groups for Sibling Loss, Suicide Loss, Overdose Loss, Newly Bereaved, and Facilitators
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. Next group: 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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, (No group 2/17 - Presidents Day), 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, (No group 5/26 - Memorial Day), 6/9, (No group 6/23), 7/7, 7/21
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:
Winter/Spring 2025: 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/14, 6/18, 7/16.
Facilitator Support Group:
For facilitators at Hope Floats
Bi-monthly, 6:30- 7:30 pm (Zoom): 7/14, 9/24, and 11/13.