Bereavement Support Groups

Groups may be available in-person, virtually or both. In addition to our grief groups, please consider joining us for our monthly webinar Conversations on Grief.

Some people avoid support groups because they fear they’re not strong enough to hear about others’ grief, but a support group is one of the few places where you can find a community of people who really understand what you’re going through. Support groups can provide a safe, structured place where normal, healthy people bound by their experience of loss can come together to share stories and express and work through their feelings.

Groups are offered throughout the year. With the exception of our Drop-In Groups and Conversations on Grief Webinar, we recommend participants be at least 2-3 months out from their loss. However, please give us a call to register in advance even if your loss was very recent. Call (512) 342-4700 or (800) 445-3261 for more information or to register. Support groups are free. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Drop-In Support Groups

These groups meet virtually. Come as you are and any time you would like to be with others who are grieving. No rsvp is necessary and there is no commitment to attend a certain number of sessions. These groups are for any adult grieving the death of a loved one at any point after the loss. There is no cost to attend. **Please note, if this is your first time to attend a drop-in grief group, please call the Bereavement Dept. at least 24 hours in advance so we can provide you with information to join the group. 512-342-4700

Daytime: Tuesdays (noon-1 pm)
Evening: Wednesdays (7-8 pm)

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group
This group meets virtually and is for adults in the LGBTQ+ community who are grieving the death of a person in their life, at any point after the loss.

2nd and 4th Thursday each month from 7:30-8:30 pm  

There is no cost to attend and no pre-registration is required. **Please note, if this is your first time to attend, please call the Bereavement Dept. at least 24 hours in advance so we can provide you with information to join the group. 512-342-4700

8-Week Support Groups

These groups meet virtually and/or in-person based on participant interest. Call us to pre-register so that you can be notified when the group is scheduled. 

• Loss of Adult Child Group – For those grieving the death of an adult child
• Loss of Spouse/Partner Group – For those over 60 years old
• Loss of Spouse/Partner Group – For those under 60 years old
• Loss of Parent Group – For adults grieving the death of their mother or father
• Loss of Sibling Group – For adults grieving the death of their brother or sister
• Teen Support Group – For teenagers 13-18 years of age grieving the death of any loved one

Pre-register by calling 512-342-4700.

Day of Renewal

This special day uses holistic and experiential techniques such as art, writing and meditation to process grief. Experience or an affinity for all of the activities is not a prerequisite! A willingness to participate is all you need. This program is offered 1-2 times a year and is designed for people who are at least two months out from their loss. Our most recent Day of Renewal was in October of 2022.

Day of Renewal includes a light breakfast, coffee/tea, lunch and snacks and registration is limited to 25 people. There is no cost to register, however we ask that if you do sign up, you commit to attending or cancel in advance so another person has the opportunity to attend. Call 512-342-4700 for more information or to be added to the interest list for a future Day of Renewal.