Local Support Groups

The following grief counseling and support groups are available in our region. These organizations offer help to people who have experienced loss through death. Your funeral director can offer additional information at your request.

Grief Counselor/Support Group Facilitator

Julie Leet joined Loose Funeral Homes this year as grief counselor and support group facilitator. Julie plans to enable Loose Funeral Homes to be a major contributor in grief education and support for children, youth and adults of our community.

Local Support Groups and Organizations

There are many national and international groups available who have local chapters and can provide valuable information and assistance. Since these groups were developed to address specific losses, they can also provide beneficial emotional support. People who have experienced similar losses understand and have valuable insight.

For additional information, we suggest that you contact the specific organization listed below which assists in your area of loss. Also, ask about where the nearest local chapter is that you could attend.

Grief Support Group at our Carriage House

Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm
No appointment needed
Also individual support is availiable by
calling 765-649-5255 or e-mail

Survivors of Homicide

For family members and friends of homicide victims. Call 648-6773 for location and details.
Local chapter: 1st Thursday of every month, 6:30 pm

Survivors of Suicide

For family members and friends of homicide victims.

Local Chapter: Gallahue Support Services, 1640 W. Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis 4th Wednesday of each month, 7-9:00 pm
3rd Wednesday in November and December, 7-9:00 pm

Bethany Christian Church

For anyone who has lost a family member or friend.
2nd Thursday of each month
Please contact Don Vanderluit: 765-643-5713

Local Chapter: Cross & Rangeline Road
2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8:00 pm

Highland Baptist Church

Contact: Wanda DeVol, 642-5046
2830 East Cross Street, Anderson

How Do I Go On?

Grief Support Group of Saint John's Hospice
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm
South Meridian Church of God
2402 Meridian St., Anderson, IN
For more information, 765-646-8179

Young and Alone (Loose Grief Group for surviving spouses ages 19-55)

2ns and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm
No appointment needed
Meets at the Carriage House

Young and Alone (Loose Grief Group for surviving spouses ages 19-55)

2ns and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm
No appointment needed
Meets at the Carriage House

Compassionate Friends (Bereaved parents who have lost children)

1st Tuesday of each month @ 7:00pm
Madison Park Church of God, Anderson, IN
For more information, call Jerra Gadd-Jones @ 765-649-5035

Grief Recovery Program

Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital, Elwood, IN
For class times and dates, ca;; Sister Rosie at 765-552-4622

Christian Counseling Center

765-643-6017

Madison Clinic

765-644-1414

Center for Mental Health

765-649-8161

Self-help support group for bereaved parents and grandparents. The primary purpose is to assist in the positive resolution of grief and to foster physical, mental and emotional help. Group discussions range from helping the grieving accept death to handling family holidays after the death of a child. A wide range of literature and other information is available.