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General Grief Support Groups for Death of Loved One
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"From Grief to Joy" Support Group Sponsored by Caughman-Harman Funeral Homes Offered by Joy in the Mourning® Center for Life Losses
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Adults |
3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30 pm. Free of charge |
Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship 4766 Sunset Blvd., Lexington |
Linda Gill Joy in the Mourning® Center for Life Losses |
(803) 407-3185 or (803) 413-2199
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Pathfinders-Columbia Downtown Sponsored by Palmetto Health Hospice
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Adults |
1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7:30 pm Supper is provided
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Private Dining Room Palmetto Health Baptist Cafeteria, Taylor at Marion St., Columbia |
Karen Brazell or Kimberly Miller |
(803) 296-3100 Ext 3331 or 1-800-238-1884 |
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Pathfinders –Newberry Sponsored by Palmetto Health Hospice
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Adults |
2nd Tuesday of each month 3:00-4:00 pm
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1400 Camellia Ave, Newberry |
Erin Mills |
(803) 405-0808 or 1-800-518-5175 |
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Pathfinders-Still Hopes Sponsored by Palmetto Health Hospice
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Adults |
2nd Monday of each month 3:00-5:00 pm |
1 Still Hopes Drive West Columbia |
Karen Brazell or Kimberly Miller |
(803) 296-3100 Ext. 3331 or 1-800-238-1884 |
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Bereavement Support Group Sponsored by Chaplain's Office Lexington Medical Center
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Adults |
1st Thursday of each month 7:00 pm |
Granby Room Lexington Medical Center 2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
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Jo Ann Kneece |
(803) 791-2901 |
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Southern Care Grief Support Group Sponsored by Southern Care Hospice Aiken
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Adults |
3rd Thursday of each month 6:00 pm |
Cumberland Village Library 3rd Floor 3335 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken |
Ava Harris |
(803) 643-9888 |
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Grief Support Group Regency Hospice |
Adults |
1st Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm
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Shandon Presbyterian Church 607 Woodrow St., Columbia |
Darcie Jones |
(803) 765-0099
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**Call other Hospices to see if they offer Grief Support Groups in your area |
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Help when Grieving a Suicide
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Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Group
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Adults |
1st Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30 pm |
Westminster Presbyterian Church Columbia
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Judy Kuetter |
(803) 345-1236 |
Help when Grieving a Murder or Homicide
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Parents of Murdered Children & Other Survivors of Homicide
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Adults |
3rd Tuesday of each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Washington Street United Methodist Church 3rd Floor Youth Room 1401 Washington Street, Columbia
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Marvin Bryant |
(803) 414-4491 |
Help for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child
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Wee Remember Support Group (Pregnancy and very early infant loss)
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Adults |
4th Tuesday of each month 6:30-8:00 pm |
Basement Seminar Room @ Sumter St. Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital Columbia
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Rosalee Blair |
(803) 296-5636 or (803) 296-5580 |
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Memories Support Group (Pregnancy Loss)
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Adults |
2nd Thursday of each month 7:00-8:15 pm |
North Entrance Outpatient Registration Area Lexington Medical Center West Columbia
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Corrine Barbian |
781-1003 Ext.3 or |
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When the Bough Breaks Support Group (Late pregnancy loss, loss of infants or young children) Sponsored by Joy in the Mourning® LLC
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Adults |
2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30 p.m. Free of charge |
Joy in the Mourning Center® for Life Losses 2220 Lake Murray Blvd. Columbia, SC 29212 |
Linda Gill Joy in the Mourning® Center for Life Losses |
407-3185 or 413-2199
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Naomi's Circle Support for pregnancy and infant loss and PALS (Pregnancy after a Loss) Support Group
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Adults |
Call or email for more information
2nd Thursday of each month 6:30-7:45 |
Naomi's Circle
Spring Valley Baptist Church 91 Polo Road, Columbia |
Kristi Bothur |
(803) 728-1162
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Grief HeART Art (Loss of a Child-Healing grief with Art) |
Adults |
Call for information |
Columbia Metro Baptist Association 1929 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC
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Delores Gulledge |
(803) 730-2220 (803) 252-0116
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Compassionate Friends of the Midlands Camden
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Adults |
1st Thursday of each month 6:30 pm |
United Way , 110 East Dekalb Street Camden |
Cheryl Jones |
803-432-0740
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Compassionate Friends National Headquarters
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National Organization Call or check their website |
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1-877-969-0010 |
Loss of a Pet
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Pet Loss Support Group Sponsored by Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital
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Adults |
1st Tuesday of month/7:00-8:30 p.m. Free of charge |
St. Stephens Lutheran Church Lexington |
Linda Gill Joy in the Mourning® Center for Life Losses
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407-3185 or 413-2199
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Help for Grieving Children and Teens - Programs available at intervals during the year
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Good Grieving for Adult Caregivers of Grieving Children
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Adults |
Jan. 30, April 9, July 9, Oct. 8, 2012 (Monday's) |
Palmetto Health Children's Hospital 7 Richland Medical Park, Richland Campus
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Lynne Bridges |
434-4566 lynne.bridges@palmettohealth.org
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Good Grieving for Children Ages 5-18 years
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Children |
Jan.30, April 9, July 9, Oct. 8, 2012 (Monday's) |
Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Richland Campus 7 Medical Park |
Lynne Bridges |
434-4566 |
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Brett's Rainbow Family Bereavement Camp Registration Required
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Children 5-17 yrs. & Adults |
Fall, 2012-Oct 27 |
Sponsored by Palmetto Health Hospice Held at White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro |
Karen Brazell or Kimberly Miller |
(803) 296-3100, Ext 3331 or 1-800-238-1884 |
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Art and Play Therapy Center of SC Professional Art and Play Therapy |
Teens Children
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Call for more information |
Art and Play Therapy Center of SC 5115 Forest Drive, Suite D Columbia
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Lyssa Harvey |
(803) 920-0707 |
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Healing Grief Using Art
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Art of Coping with Loss (Loss of a loved one) Sponsored by Dunbar Funeral Home NE
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Adults |
4th Tuesday of each month 6:30-8:00 pm |
Vive Church 2620 Clemson Road, Columbia
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Delores Gulledge |
(803) 730-2220 or (803) 788-6310 |
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Grief HeART Art (Specifically for the Loss of a Child) |
Adults |
Call for information |
Columbia Metro Baptist Association 1929 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC
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Delores Gulledge |
(803) 730-2220 (803) 252-0116
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Arts as Medicine Healing the Heart with God and the Arts
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Adults |
Call for more information |
Arts as Medicine Healing the Heart with God and the Arts 1929 Gadsden Street Columbia, SC 29201
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Dr. Delores Gulledge Ph.D, FT, CCR Thanatologist
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(803) 730-2220
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Art and Play Therapy Center of SC
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Adults Teens Children
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Call for more information |
Art and Play Therapy Center of SC 5115 Forest Drive, Suite D Columbia |
Lyssa Harvey |
(803) 920-0707 |
Faith-Based Grief Programs that are offered at different times throughout the year
Widows & Widowers –Retreat for Those Recently Widowed
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"A New Road-30" New Road retreats have been offered every year for the past 29 years. Though sponsored by the Outreach Ministry Team of the South Carolina Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, "A New Road" is non-denominational and open to anyone.
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Adults |
Retreat Date: October 5-7, 2012 |
Kinard Conference Center, Leesville
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Carolyn Torrence OR Janis Tucker |
(803) 945-7620
(843) 676-0741
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Faith-Based Grief Support Offered by Local Churches: GriefShare
GriefShare: Church-based 13-week Grief Recovery Programs designed to help anyone who has experienced the recent loss of a loved one.
New participants can come into groups at any time during the 13 weeks.
GriefShare programs that are already in progress or getting ready to start are listed below. Go to www.griefshare.org to find a GriefShare location near you.
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GriefShare St. Andrews Presbyterian Church |
Adults |
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Will start March 7 and run through May 30 (child care provided)
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 6952 St. Andrews Road Irmo area
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Linda Gill Joy in the Mourning® Center for Life Losses |
407-3185 or 413-2199
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GriefShare First Baptist Church of Lexington
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Adults |
Sundays 5:00-6:30 pm Will start May 20 |
First Baptist Church of Lexington 412 Barr Road Lexington
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Lewis Matthews |
(803) 957-0686 (803) 951-8483 |
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GriefShare Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church
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Adults |
Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. In progress Began January 8 and will run through April 1 |
Welcome Center Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church Lexington
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Troy Simpson or Janet Padalino |
359-7770 Ext. 18 |
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GriefShare St. Peters Lutheran Church |
Adults |
Wednesdays, 12:00 noon In progress Began February 15 and will run though May 9
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St. Peters Lutheran Church Lexington |
Beryl Roberts |
(803) 608-1106 |
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GriefShare Trinity Baptist Church
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Adults |
Sundays 5:00-6:00 p.m. In progress Began January 15 and will run through April 8 |
Trinity Baptist Church 2003 Charleston Hwy. Cayce |
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(803) 791-0440 |
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GriefShare Shandon Baptist Church
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Adults |
Wednesdays 6:40-8:00 p.m. In progress Began January 11 and will run through April 11 |
Shandon Baptist Church 5250 Forest Drive Columbia |
Lee Hudson |
(803) 782-1300 Ext. 121 |
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GriefShare Northeast Presbyterian Church
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Adults |
Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. In progress Began February 5 and will run through April 22
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Northeast Presbyterian Church 601 Polo Road Columbia |
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(803) 788-5298
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Professional Grief Counseling Specialists
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Private Grief Counseling for the different losses of life including: Death of any loved one; traumatic loss; suicide; sudden unexpected loss; pregnancy loss; loss of infants and children; loss of young adult children; infertility; life-threatening illness; disability; divorce or relationship loss; loss related to adoption or abortion; birth of child with special needs or chronic illness
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Adults Teens Children |
Call for more information
EMDR therapy available for traumatic experiences related to loss
Over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families who have experienced loss. In private practice since 2003. |
Joy in the Mourning® LLC 2220 Lake Murray Blvd. Columbia, SC 29212 (Irmo area near Lake Murray Dam) |
Linda Gill, RN, MSN, MA in Counseling, LPC |
(803) 407-3185 (803) 413-2199
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Organizations Providing Help for Specific Losses and Issues Related to Loss
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"Joy in the Mourning"® Center for Life Losses Non-profit organization dedicated to helping people return to the joy of living after any life loss
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Families Individuals |
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"Joy in the Mourning"® Center for Life Losses 2220 Lake Murray Boulevard Columbia, SC 29212 (Irmo area near Lake Murray Dam) |
Linda Gill RN, MSN, MA in Counseling, LPC President and Founder |
(803) 407-3185 (803) 413-2199 |
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Families of Highway Fatalities Provides support for families who experience the death of a loved one as a result of any motor vehicle crash |
Families |
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Families of Highway Fatalities
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Faith Turner FHF Coordinator |
(803) 896-8171
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Arts as Medicine Healing the Heart with God and the Arts
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Adults |
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Healing the Heart with God and the Arts 1929 Gadsden Street Columbia, SC 29201
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Dr. Delores Gulledge Ph.D, FT, CCR Thanatologist
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(803) 730-2220
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Post-Trauma Resources
Provides specialized counseling and therapy for those who have experienced severe traumatic, life-threatening events and losses
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All ages |
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Post-Trauma Resources 1709 Laurel Street Downtown Columbia |
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(803) 765-0700 |
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Family Connection Provides support for families who have children with special needs or the loss of a child with special needs
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Families |
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Family Connection 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 103 Columbia, SC 29204 http://www.familyconnectionSC.org
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(803) 252-0914 |
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SC HIV/AIDS Council
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SCHAC 1115 Calhoun Street Columbia, SC 29201
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(803) 254-2209
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**This is not an exhaustive list of grief groups, resources, and grief counseling specialists in the Midlands. We apologize if we have left out any of you. If this has happened, it is simply because we do not know about your group, your organization, or about you as a professional grief specialist. We would be happy to add your information to this list if you will contact us. To contact us, call (803) 407-3185, or go to the "contact" button at the top of our home page: www.joyinthemourningcenter.org
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