Support Groups-Grief and Loss for Linn County

For those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provides an opportunity to receive and offer support in a caring and accepting atmosphere.

1570 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · Map »
319-294-9699 or 24 hr help line 800-272-3900
507 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 · Map »
319-338-7884
Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. The group is run by "seasoned grievers" who reach out to the newly bereaved. National website includes link to chat room and online brochure for siblings.
P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244 · Map »
319-351-1043
A national website with over 50 facilitated e-mail support groups covering topics such as loss of a parent, loss of a spouse/partner, loss of sibling or friend, spiritual aspects of loss, etc. Each topic has subtopics, such as young widowed, widowed with children, grief moving on, etc. Enjoy the flexibility of 24 hour a day, 7 day a week access. Some people often find the anonymity of an internet support group more healing.
ICARE- Iowa Center for AIDS Resources & Education
438 Southgate, Iowa City, IA 52240 · Map »
319-338-2135 or 1-888-338-2135 (toll-free)
1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240-6626 · Map »
319-351-5665 or 1-800-897-3052 (toll-free)
Iowa City Hospice’s Mission: Our mission is to be the leaders in providing exceptional patient-centered palliative care and grief support to anyone affected by a terminal illness. Iowa City Hospice’s Principle of Practice: As a community-oriented, not-for-profit organization, Iowa City Hospice is dedicated to offering services to everyone regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 · Map »
515-281-1333 or 1-800-362-2587 (toll-free)
430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 · Map »
319-351-4357
Mercy Support Groups
500 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245 · Map »
319-339-3662
200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242 · Map »
319-356-1616 or 800-777-8442 (toll-free)
Please Note: Iowa City Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.