Support Groups

Support Groups

How To Find A Grief Support Group

Grief seems to heal best when you share it with others. There are many support groups available, both online and in person.

Call your telephone operator and ask for the numbers for your local mental health association and your local suicide prevention center. Both types of agency have good grief referral lists. You need not be suicidal to get a grief referral from a suicide prevention center.
Use the Yellow Pages and call hospitals and hospices near you. Ask to speak with the Bereavement Coordinator, Social Worker, or Chaplain's Office to get a local grief referral. Many hospitals and hospices provide grief support to clients for up to one year following a death and offer groups to the general public.
Contact your church to see what programs they have available or our funeral home to get specifics on many of the support groups we offer.

Agencies that can help in our community

Grief Group – “Loss to New Life”

Partnering with AARP Chapter 4401, Freeman Mortuary, and the First Baptist Church offer a free program specifically designed for those suffering grief and loss of a loved one. It is open to anyone needing help getting through an emotional loss in their lives.

Sessions are offered periodically throughout the year at First Baptist Church:
301 E Capitol Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65101

To register for any of these sessions or learn about the group please contact any of the following people:

Mary with the First Baptist Church: 573-634-3603
Ryan Freeman with Freeman Mortuary: 573-636-5533

The First Baptist Church also offers an open support group, please call the church's main office for information on scheduling.

Hospice Compassus Grief Support Group

Hospice Compassus
2701 W. Main St. (back entrance)
Jefferson City, MO

The Compassus program serving Jefferson City hosts a monthly grief support group designed for members of the community who have experienced the death of a loved one. The meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm the third Monday of every month.

When coping with the loss of a loved one, it’s important to remember small steps can result in long strides towards overcoming grief. The goal of the monthly support group is to provide those who are grieving with the comfort and support they need to heal. For more information please call Catlin Campbell at 573-556-3547

Compassionate Friends

P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Toll-free: 877-969-0010
FAX: 630-990-0246

The Compassionate Friends Jefferson City Chapter meets at  St. Mary’s Health Center
Every Last Monday, January through November. 
For further information please contact Bruce and Carol Robertson: 573-642-1849

This organization is available for any parents or grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild. If you are outside the Jefferson City area, please call the toll free number above to obtain further information on volunteer groups in your area.

Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare

1905 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, Mo.

Pathways is a not-for-profit community mental health center providing a full continuum of care and access to services across Missouri including their office in Jefferson City.

Center for Mental Wellness

Capital Region Medical Center
PH: 573-636-5000 ext. 5493

The Social Work Department at Capital Region Medical Center is available to help you locate a group that responds to your specific needs.

Share Support Group

St. Mary’s Health Center
St. Mary’s Share Team 573-761-7000

Meetings take place the first Monday of each month from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St Mary’s building 1001 Southwest Blvd. Please call before you attend a meeting.
Camp MAGIC 

Camp MAGIC (Mending a Heart, Grief in Children) is designed for children ages 6-12.

Camp Magic Goals:
To provide children a safe place to express themselves.
To engage children in special activities focused on helping to normalize their feelings.
To allow children to experience a sense of togetherness with other children who have lost loved ones.
To promote communication between children and parents regarding their loss, as well as to provide resources to parents.

For further information or to register for camp please visit https://www.ssmhealth.com/health-at-home/home-care-resources/camp-magic
call: 573-681-3776 
Email: amy.schnoebelen@ssmhealth.com
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