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: 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: 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: 7/14, 7/28, August Break, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15

Small Footprints (Summer Bridge Group)
For parents who has experienced the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or toddler
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm (*NEW* In-Person):
2025 Dates: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19

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: 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 (Summer Bridge Group):
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: 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21. 8/28, 9/4

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:10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11

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: 8/12, 8/16, 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: 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: 7/23, 8/6, 8/20

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: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1

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: 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: 7/16, August Break, 9/17, 10/15, 11/12, 12/17