Counseling sessions are available to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one or are connected to someone with a serious illness. Many of these services are free. Others are offered at a nominal fee on a sliding scale basis or are covered by insurance.

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

Mending Hearts is an adult support group. In the safety of a group and in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding members talk about their feelings and concerns.

As they share their experiences, members help each other work through their feelings and come to terms with the new realities of life. Mending Hearts is a community service of HopeWest. Anyone can attend this group free of charge.

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

Our come-as-you-can opportunity for grieving folks to connect with others in an open, supportive environment, where attendees voice concerns, share memories and ask questions. Designed for flexibility – members can attend or not, as they need. This group is an alternative option to our series-based grief groups that ask for a 10-week attendance commitment.

DELTA
Offered Monthly 
Due to limited space, please RSVP for in-person and virtual options. For questions or to register, please contact Claire at CDauwe@HopeWestCO.org or (970) 914-2047.

GRAND JUNCTION
Offered Weekly
For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org.

If you’re interested in joining a support group to connect with your creative side – no prior experience needed – this may be the group for you. Research shows that creating art can help make meaning of a loss and help heal grief. You’ll be led by an experienced HopeWest grief counselor and an art therapist as you move through thoughts, feelings and challenges of grief during this six-week, closed group – discovering how to find new ways to connect with your loved one.

Pre-registration is required.

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

Forget-Me-Not is a grief support group that children and their family members attend together. The group, open to school-age children, teens and adults, provides a safe and caring place to explore grief and its impact on the family.

Forget-Me-Not offers education and support to adults who are parenting grieving kids. Children and teens work in age-specific groups, allowing participants to connect with peers facing similar experiences. Kids process grief through the use of games, art and craft projects and music.

The groups facilitate conversation and sharing between family members through work on projects such as a family quilt, birdhouse, or memory candle. Studies show that the single biggest factor in predicting positive outcome for grieving children is the functioning of their parent after a loss. Grieving parents are guided by an experienced counselor and volunteer in communication and parenting skills that are unique in a family after a loss.

This group is offered 2-3 times throughout the school year and is free of charge. A special thank you to Kiwanis of Grand Junction for supporting this program.

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

Angel Babies is a grief support group for parents and family members who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly thereafter. A professional counselor and group of volunteers will provide an atmosphere where each member of the group can feel comfortable sharing their experience or quietly listening and learning from others.

Miller Homestead
3090 North 12th Street, Grand Junction
3rd Wednesday of every month
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

Compassionate Hearts is a monthly grief support group for those who have had a loved one die by suicide. This group is open to individuals, families, teens, and children. Although each person’s grief is unique, those coping with the death of a loved one share a common bond. Each support group begins with grief education and is followed by a small group discussion.

Group Meets Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Montrose HopeWest Office, 725 South 4th Street

For more information call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org. 

The holidays can be a difficult time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. We offer a free program each holiday season to share ideas on self-care, building new traditions, and memorializing your loved one. This program is open to all adults in our community who are grieving the death of a loved one.

Download our Grief and the Holidays Resource sheet here.

For more information on groups in other areas call (970) 248-8844 or email AdultBereavement@HopeWestCO.org.