Support Groups-Grief and Loss for Folsom

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.

Bereaved Parents of USA Sacramento and South Placer Chapter
(916)768-3891
By the Bay Camp (By the Bay Health Bereavement)
(415)-526-5699
Camp Hope(for children experiencing grief and loss)
(916)772-1400
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.
Dignity Health Mercy Hospice Bereavement Services
(916)281-3900
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.
MADD-Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
(916)481-6233
Sharing Parents
(916)424-5150
Suicide Loss Friends for Survival
1-800-646-7322
Victim and Witness Assistance Program Sacramento County
(916)874-5701
Widowed Persons Association of California
(916)972-9722
Please Note: Mercy 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.