Grief Support Groups
All residents of the areas we serve are welcome to
attend any of our drop-in bereavement support groups.
There is no charge.
Amador County Support Group
Location: Hospice conference room, 1500 South Highway
49, #105, Jackson, Tuesdays @ 10:00AM.
Calaveras County
Support Group
Location: San Andreas Central Library, 891 Mountain
Ranch Road, San Andreas, Thursdays @ 3:00PM
Griefbusters
Griefbusters respond to the special needs of young
people who may need help in coping with and recovering
from traumatic personal losses caused by the death of
someone close.
 Understanding
the loss of someone close and getting beyond the grief
is difficult for everyone – however, it is especially
difficult for young people. Often families think the
child “doesn’t really understand” or has “gotten over”
the death, when in reality, neither is true. Many
children have difficulty putting their feelings about
grief into words. So, instead of words, his or her
behavior “speaks” for the child. Poor school work,
defiance, short tempers, fights, sudden delinquency,
eating disorders, promiscuity, drinking or drug use may
all be signs of unresolved grief.
Griefbusters listen and give support; they are not
“therapists.” Conversations are private and
confidential, and services are provided without charge.
Volunteers are also available to meet with students’
families Friends
for Survival – Support for Survivors of Suicide
Friends For Survival, Inc. is a national non-profit
outreach organization open to those who have lost family
or friends by suicide, and also to professionals who
work with those who have been touched by a suicide
tragedy. Friends For Survival, organized by and for
survivors, has been offering services since 1983. All
staff and volunteers have been directly impacted by a
suicide death. Visit their website at
www.friendsforsurvival.org, or call their Local Help
Line at (916) 392-0664.
Download Brochures
The following brochures contain helpful information
about the many support services offered by Hospice of
Amador and Calaveras. The brochures may be view or printed.
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Brochure
Bereavement Support Group
Griefbusters
*PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Click here to obtain this free program.
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