Below are some programs available to those who might be interested.

OUR GRIEF JOURNEY
Open to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Designed to help individuals work through feelings of loss and express these feelings in a supportive environment.

PATHWAYS
Addresses specific issues of those who have lost a life partner. This group provides practical support related to household tasks and finances, emotional support to help mourners accept the reality of death, and support to help widowed people know what to expect during the journey of grief.

BROWN BAG LUNCH
Designed for bereaved individuals who prefer informal experiences. Just bring a lunch and share conversation with a bereavement staff member.

ALPHA
Grief information/support. An opportunity for grief support for all losses. No registration required.

GRIEF SHARE
Ongoing drop-in support group. No registration required.

WEAVERS CIRCLE (60 AND OVER)
Offers friendship and support for those who have experienced the death of a spouse/mate. It seeks to provide a comfortable way to begin to reconnect social relationships. Meets monthly at local restaurants. Call (630) 232-2233 for time and place.

NEXT STEP (59 AND UNDER)
Offers friendship and support for those who have experienced the death of a spouse/mate. Planned social events to include children. Call Teresa Rohde at (630) 859-8187, Marilyn Haas at (630) 377-2032, or Fox Valley Hospice at (630) 232-2233 for further information.

FOOTPRINTS-PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
For parent(s) and adult family members who have had a recent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death or who are newly addressing such a loss. Parents and families should attend all sessions. For group schedule and to register, please contact Priscilla Brinkman at Fox Valley Hospice (630-232-2233).

FOOTSTEPS-PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
For parent(s) and adult family members who have moved through the initial grief of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillborn, or newborn loss and are anticipating another pregnancy or who are pregnant after such a loss.

The Compassionate Friends
A Free Support Group
The group that meets in Aurora is the Fox Valley Illinois TCF Chapter. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 at Mercy Center Hospital.
Sherry Stewart (Chapter Leader)
720 Rural St. Aurora IL. 60505 (630-553-2132
Website: compassionatefriends.org
National headquarters 1-877-969-0010

NEW
Program designed to assist children and their families cope with death and grief. Children and families meet weekly for six sessions beginning with a light meal followed by group activities. Contact Priscilla Brinkman at Fox Valley Hospice (630-232-2233) or Judie Klaas at (630) 896-1456.

For further information or to register for any of these programs, call Fox Valley Hospice at (630) 232-2233 or Provena Wellness Center at (847) 622-8289.