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LOCAL GRIEF SUPPORT NETWORK,
SENIOR RESOURCES, GROUPS & MORE


GriefShare is a biblical, Christ-centered grief support group ministry led by lay people.

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Each week groups watch a video seminar on DVD. The GriefShare videos cover topics essential to recovery from the hurt of grief and loss. The videos are produced in a compelling television magazine format and feature interviews with grief recovery experts, mini-dramas, on-location video, and real-life stories of people who have experienced the death of a loved one. It is followed by time for focused discussion and supported by time for personal study and reflection with the aid of support materials at home.

http://www.griefshare.org

Hunterdon County – Flemington, NJ
Hunterdon Hospice - Adult Bereavement Support Group
908-788-6138

Mercer County – Princeton, NJ
Trinity Counseling Service
609-924-0060

Joe Immordino has been dong grief support since 2008. He offers grief support from the Calvary Baptist Church in Hopewell Borough. Currently, there is a group program every Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30pm and individual support by appointment.

Joseph A. Immordino, Jr. Ch, DBS, MATS - 609-209-6046
Biblical Grief Facilitator and Licensed Funeral Director
www.JosephImmordino.com
joe@AWalkofFaith.net

Compassionate Friends (loss of a child)

Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization with local chapters, offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. The group is run by "seasoned grievers" who reach out to the newly bereaved. National website includes link to chat room and online brochure for siblings, as well as the ability to find out current contact information for the chapter leader in your area.

Mercer Area Chapter
Chapter#: 1393
Chapter Phone Line (609) 516-8047

Capital Health System
1445 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd
Hamilton , NJ 08619-3834

H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Evolve, Inc.

A structured and sharing support group for widowed men and women of all ages. Four, 10 week sessions a year held at the Resurrection Lutheran Church of Hamilton Square, 4315 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 on Mondays from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Call 1-888-920-2201 or 1-856-234-2200 to register.

Good Shepherd Bereavement Ministry

A bereavement support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This is a 9-week program, using “The New Day Journal”, provided at no cost to you. The sessions are held Tuesday evenings at St. Gregory the Great Parish Center - Bachman Lounge, Hamilton Square, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.  Sessions run from September to June (there are no summer sessions) are followed by a two week break, then another 9-week session begins. Call Susan Commini, 609-443-1153, for dates and registration.

Living with loss – A general support group

Sponsored by The Visiting Nurse Association of Mercer County, Hospice Program. The goal is to provide members the opportunity to express their grief, to understand the mourning process, and to share coping skills in order to begin reinvesting in life. The program will be held in 8 weekly sessions. Registration is required. Please call to find out when the next session is available. For information and registration call Kathy Green at 609-815-3539.

Grieving together

Support group open to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This is a 12-week program that meets on the first and third Thursday evenings at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (next to RWJ University Hospital at Hamilton), from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. For information and registration, call Ted Taylor at 609-631-6980. No fee.

Grief and loss for older adults

This support group is for older adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It is held the first Thursday of every month from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Center for Health and Wellness. For information and registration, call 609-584-5900. No fee.

Bereavement group

This support group is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. It is held in the Spiritual Center at St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, 3500 South Broad Street, Trenton on the first Tuesday of the month following 7:00 pm mass. Please call before coming at 609-585-7049.

Survivors after suicide

A self help group that meets every third Wednesday 7:30 PM at United Methodist Church of Pennington. For registration and information, please call Reverend Daniel Casselberry at 609-306-6403. No fee.

Compassionate friends

A self help and mutual support for parents, friends and siblings bereaving the death of a child. This group meets at Capital Health System (CHS) in Hamilton on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M. Call 609-516-8047 for more information. No fee.

Rainbows (Programs for Pre-School through High School)

The RAINBOWS program helps children understand grief and loss and helps them get beyond it with a unique approach of play-based activities that are age-appropriate. Held at St. Gregory the Great Church on Sundays. For more information, contact Monica Quaste at 609-890-8190.

Big hurts, little tears

A play therapy support group for 3-to-5 year olds, held at the Samaritan Center for Grief Support in Marlton, NJ. Sessions are held for two or three weeks. To register call 1-800-596-8550. No fee.

Children’s therapy group

Group sessions will assist children aged 6 through 12 with the emotional challenges of coping with difficult events that cause change in the family structure and personal distress. Group topics include loss of a loved one, divorce, and life events involving change and adjustment. Sessions meet at the Bordentown office of the Center for Advanced Psychological Solutions, LLC (CAPS) which is located at 33 Third Street, Bordentown City, NJ 08505. Family and individual counseling services are also available. Please contact Dr. Jill Samo, CAPS Director at 609-538-0111 extension 2 to discuss insurance and fee arrangements. For general group information, please contact Jennifer Krencicki, MS, LPC at 609-298-4844 extension 8.

Unite—Perinatal Loss

A support group held the first Monday of each month, for all parents grieving the loss of a child from stillbirth through age one. Registration required. Contact University Medical Center at Princeton at 609-897-8982 for more information and registration. No fee.

Web-based support

Online Therapy

Online therapy sessions help individuals access professional care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs without having to travel to a specific physical location.

https://www.onlinetherapy.com/online-therapy-services/

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Widows

H.O.P.E   http://hopesnj.org

The mission of H.O.P.E. is to assist recently widowed persons of all ages in evolving through the natural stages of grief by giving support and encouragement for the future, by providing essential information, and by helping them to set and achieve new goals for living. H.O.P.E. is a non-profit, federally registered 501(c)3 organization in existence since 1978 and is not affiliated with any religious organization.

Good Grief   http://www.good-grief.org/

Good Grief provides FREE support to children, teens, and young adults after the death of a mom, dad, brother, or sister. Our programs help participants develop the coping skills they need now and for the future. Peer-support is highly effective because children and families learn they are not alone, learn from those going through something similar, and are given opportunities to express their feelings and share memories. At Good Grief, we know that a supportive community makes all the difference!

Good Grief's also normalizes grief by providing education to professionals, community organizations, schools, and elsewhere.  Programs are also offered for English and Spanish speaking families. In 2013 we will begin providing Spanish-speaking programs thanks to a generous contribution from the New York Life Foundation.

Senior Resources

Caring.com

A free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support, organizations, and available care options that are in every city in New Jersey that can help senior citizens stay connected with their community.

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/new-jersey/
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/new-jersey

HomeCare.org
This guide covers the cost of home care in New Jersey, explains some of your financial options and includes a directory of resources to help you get the care you need.

https://www.homecare.org/new-jersey/