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End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Center
Bereavement Center
The Holy Cross Hospice Bereavement Center is dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced the recent death of a loved one. Weekly group meetings are designed to meet the needs of the newly bereaved. Specialized groups are provided for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or close friend.
These groups take place at the Holy Cross Resource Center, located one block from the hospital at 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring. Anyone who has sustained a recent loss and is seeking support as they grieve is welcome to attend.
Support Groups
Bereavement Support Group
(Mondays)
A drop-in group meeting for people who
are grieving the death of a loved one. Previous attendance at
an eight-week Wednesday group is encouraged, but not required.
The support group meeting is held on the first Monday of the
month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the Holy Cross Resource Center, located
one block from the hospital at 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Springs.
Bereavement Support Group (Wednesdays)
This eight-week grief support group is for people who have recently
lost a loved one. Separate groups are provided for those who have
lost a spouse, parent, child, sibling or close friend. The support
group is offered on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Holy Cross
Resource Center, located one block from the hospital at 9805 Dameron
Drive, Silver Spring. Registration is required.
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To learn more, call Franca Posner, MSW, at 301.754.7742. |
Why join a bereavement group?
Some people are able to cope with the grief of
a significant loss with the help and support of family and friends,
others may gain comfort from their faith community. Many people benefit
from additional supports, such as the groups provided by Holy Cross
Hospice Bereavement Center.
When is the right time to join a group?
Every person grieves differently. There is no right or wrong time to
join a support group, however, many of our participants join our groups
sometime during the first year after a loss. Anyone wishing to work
on loss and grief issues is welcome, even if their loss is more distant
in time.
The Bereavement Center provides:
- Support for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one.
- Eight-week support group sessions. New groups begin every two months.
- Monthly follow-up group for individuals seeking ongoing support.
- Individual counseling on a limited basis to supplement the support provided by the group setting.
- Groups are comprised of participants who have experienced a similar loss.
- All services are free of charge.
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