Griefshare Grief Recovery Support Groups

Go to www.griefshare.org click 'menu' then click 'find a group' for locations, meeting times and contacts. Below are some Harford county locations.

Griefshare at Bel Air United Methodist Church
21 Linwood Ave Bel Air 21014
Phone: 410-838-5181

Griefshare at Mountain Christian Church

In-person and online meetings Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm
1824 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21087
Contact Gary Tollenger
Phone: 410-215-1873

Griefshare at Mount Zion Baptist Church
200 Post Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Phone: 667-229-5560

Griefshare at Calvary Baptist Church
206 East Courtland Place, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Phone: 410-838-6080

Griefshare at Harford Community Church
2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
Phone: 410-734-0601

Griefshare at St. Matthew Lutheran Church

1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014

Phone: 410-838-3178

Specialized Support Groups

The Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers bereavement counseling to parents, spouses, and children of Armed Forces Personnel who died in service to their country. This also includes family members of reservists and the National Guard who died while on active duty. Family members of a veteran who was a client of the Veterans Center are also eligible. There is no cost for these services. The local Vet Center Outstation is Aberdeen Vet Center Outstation 2, 223 W. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001 or call 410-272-6771.

Taps (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
This is an outreach program provided to survivors of Armed Forces Personnel who have died in service to their country. There are workshops and seminars. A Good Grief Camp for children is a one day program offered regionally and nationally.

More information 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)

Any and all veterans related service can be obtained by going to www.vetcenter@va.gov

Gilchrist Hospice Care 
Gilchrist Hospice is an extension of GBMC. They offer a variety of bereavement services that are open to the community. Call 888-823-8880 or go to www.gilchristcares.org/griefregistration On the website is a listing of the bereavement services with dates and location information.

MADD Maryland (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) 
MADD offers trained victim advocates, guidance through the judicial process, civil attorney referrals, insurance advocates, support groups and memorial programs. Click here to get help. Home - MADD

The Compassionate Friends-- Harford County Chapter
A self-help group that offers friendship and support to any parent who has experienced the loss of a child or grandchild. Also open to siblings and other immediate family members. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Office Building Room 252/255, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. Contact Deborah at 410-322-4555.

The Compassionate Friends -- GreaterBaltimore Chapter
In person and online meetings. Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Loch Raven United Methodist Church, 6622 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239. Contact Gary Tollender at 410-215-1873 or go to TCF of Greater Baltimore Chapter - Compassionate Friends in Baltimore, MD

Child Loss Group -- Unending Love 
Faith-focused group open to everyone. In person meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9: 00pm at Mountain Christian Church, 1822 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21087. Contact Gary Tollenger at 410-215-1873.

Stella Maris - Center for Grief and Loss
Stella Maris offers a variety of bereavement services. Go to Grief Counseling Center - Stella Maris - Timonium, MD They also provide several hand-outs of bereavement information, such as tips and things you should know.
Call 410-252-4500 x.7291 for more information or to request counseling services.

Grief Support -- St. Ignatius Catholic Church
533 Jarrettsville Rd. Forest Hill, Md 21050. Call 410-879-1926 and ask for Kathleen Roberts.

GRASP -- Grief Support After Substance Passing
Contact lisa.craig4@verizon.net for more information. Meets at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1643 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015.

The Ed Lally Foundation –Suicide Loss Support Group

The Ed Lally Foundation's Suicide Loss Support Group is open to all who have lost a loved one to suicide. Our group holds monthly in-person meetings in Bel Air, MD during which attendees share honest conversations about their suicide loss and the complicated grief they may be experiencing. We invite you to come as you are, ready to talk or simply listen. In addition to our monthly meetings, our group offers periodic socials and a yearly retreat each November on Suicide Loss Survivors Day.

If you have lost someone close to you to suicide and would like to attend one of our monthly meetings, please fill out this registration form Suicide Bereavement Support Group Questionnaire https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBaTDiXJtDvKFAywGs4nL5_M0Tyyy0Bcy5R4HVdl0o9Dr29A/viewform and we will respond with additional information. The Suicide Loss Support Group is offered free to the community.

Read more about Coping With a Loss on Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

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