Free Community Grief Support Services For All
Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and difficult to navigate. You don’t have to go through it alone.
Blue Ridge Care offers compassionate grief support for adults, children, and families in our service area experiencing loss. Whether your loved one received care from Blue Ridge Care or not, we are here to walk alongside you.
Our licensed grief counselors provide individual counseling and facilitate workshops, support groups, and events, offering personalized support through every stage of grief. Our approach recognizes that grief is deeply personal and grief is experienced and processed at younger ages. We meet you where you are, offering support that helps you process loss, build resilience, and find moments of hope and meaning along the way.
Community Grief Support Services at Blue Ridge Care include:
- Individual grief counseling
- Support groups for adults, children, and families
- Specialized children’s and family grief programs, including camps, and school-based support
- Educational workshops and trainings
- Remembrance events and memorial services
- Spiritual care and guidance
- Expressive therapies, including music therapy
- Ongoing outreach and community resource connections
Grief support may be helpful for anyone who:
- Has experienced the death of a loved one, recently or in the past
- Is navigating complex or overwhelming emotions related to loss
- Feels isolated and would benefit from connection and support
- Is supporting a grieving child or family member
- Is looking for tools, guidance, or community while healing
Your loved one does not need to have received care from Blue Ridge Care to access these services. We are here for the entire community.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline and there is no “right” way to grieve. At Blue Ridge Care, we provide steady, compassionate support through every stage of the journey.
Individuals and families can expect:
- A safe, welcoming space to share and process grief
- Compassionate guidance from our experienced team of licensed counselors
- Opportunities to connect with others who understand loss
- Support tailored to your unique experience and needs
- Tools and resources to help navigate life after loss
Above all, you can expect to be met with empathy, respect, and care, every step of the way.
At Blue Ridge Care, we believe grief support should be accessible to everyone. Our services are funded through community generosity in the form of grants and charitable contributions.
- All of our services are offered at no cost to all participants
- Support is available to both hospice families and community members
If you have questions about specific services, our team is here to help.
How It Works
Getting started is simple. We’ll help you figure out what comes next.
When you reach out, one of our licensed grief counselors will connect with you for an initial conversation. During this time, we’ll listen, learn more about your loss, and understand what kind of support you may be looking for. From there, we’ll work together to determine the best path forward based on your needs. This may include individual counseling, support groups, workshops, or other programs offered through the Center for Hope & Healing. As your needs evolve, your support can too. We’re here to walk alongside you—every step of the way.
Workshops, Support Groups, and Events
We offer a variety of programs designed to meet people where they are, because grief looks different for everyone.
Programs are offered regularly and may take place at the Center for Hope & Healing or in locations throughout our service area. Some gatherings may be designed for specific age groups or tailored to particular experiences, such as loss due to suicide. Some may include shared activities or a meal to create a welcoming space for connection.
- Our Workshops are more structured, offering guided topics, tools, and guided activities that help individuals better understand and navigate their grief over time.
- Our Support Groups focus on connection, bringing people together in a supportive group setting to share experiences and find comfort in community.
- We offer Remembrance Events and Memorial Services in the spring and fall. These gatherings provide meaningful opportunities to honor loved ones, reflect, and connect with others in the community.
- We offer specialized services for children and families, including Grief Camps and School-Based Programs, designed to help young people process loss in developmentally appropriate ways while providing support for the whole family.
For up-to-date details and descriptions on our ongoing and upcoming workshops, support groups, and events, including dates, times, locations, and registration information, please visit the calendar.
