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After-Care / Bereavement Support
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The funeral directors at Bruggers are trained to help people experiencing the loss of a loved one. However many people find that after a funeral (particularly the first year) the loss becomes more apparent as they try to adjust to life without their loved one. It is at this time that additional support from people going through similar losses is often helpful. For that reason we have compiled a list of support groups throughout the Erie area.
Bereavement Support Groups
Please call and verify times and meeting places.
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Hospice of Metropolitan Erie
Support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
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When:
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Second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. and the third Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
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Where:
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10th and Holland Streets
202 East 10th Street |
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Phone:
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814-456-6689
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Web Site:
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Visiting Nurse Association
Support group for widows and widowers, geared toward those under 55.
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When:
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1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7 p.m.
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Where:
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VNA Office
1305 Peach Street |
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Phone:
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814-454-2831
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Great Lakes Hospice
Support Group for those experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Bereavement Support Group |
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When:
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The Third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
The first Wednesday of the month at Noon (bring a lunch) |
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Where:
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1700 Peach Street
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Phone:
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814-877-6432
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Visiting Nurse Association - RENEW
Support group for anyone who has lost a loved one.
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emembering those we love,
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ducation about the process of grieving
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etworking with others who are bereaved
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ncouragement to look forward with hope, and
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isdom to learn and grow
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When:
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3rd Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m.
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Where:
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VNA Office
1305 Peach Street |
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Phone:
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814-454-2831
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Empty Arms Support Group
Support group for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or SIDS death.
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When:
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Second Tuesday of every month 7:30 p.m.
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Where:
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Liberty Family Practice Building
3413 Cherry Street |
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Phone:
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814-838-6346
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The Caring Place
Support group for children and their families after the loss of a loved one. *Separate brochures and videos are available.
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When:
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Call for times and session availability
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Where:
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Bayview Office Park, Building II
510 Cranberry Street |
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Phone:
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814-871-6868
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Parents Reaching Other Parents in Sorrow (PROPS)
Support group for people who have a child who has died. This is the local chapter of Compassionate Friends.
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When:
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Second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM
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Where:
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First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
250 West 7th Street |
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Phone:
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814-879-2043
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P.A.L.S. - (People After Loss from Suicide)
Support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. This group is nondenominational.
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When:
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Third Tuesday of every month from 7-9 p.m.
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Where:
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St. Mark Catholic Center
429 East Grandview Blvd |
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Prism
Support program for single parents and stepparents experiencing grief.
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Where:
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St. Mark Catholic Center
429 East Grandview Blvd. |
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Phone:
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804-824-1253
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VNA "Pathways" Grief Education Program
For those suffering the loss of a loved one during the past year and who are struggling with the pain and adjustments surrounding that loss the VNA offers "Pathways", a 6-week program in grief education.
"Pathways" offers a safe and supportive environment while providing the education and tools needed to deal with personal grief. Participants learn effective coping skills and gather resources and support for the continuing process of grief after they leave the group. |
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When:
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one day each week, from 7-9 PM
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Where:
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VNA office
1305 Peach Street, Erie |
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Attendance is by reservation only
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GROWW
Grief Recovery Online for All Bereaved.
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The following aftercare programs are available on a more individualized and family basis: |
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Grief Counseling
Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services
329 West 10th Street Erie, PA 16502 Individual bereavement counseling by appointment: 456-2091 Contact: Nancy Monicahi, Director |
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Family Ministries Office of Catholic Charities
429 East Grandview
Erie, PA 16504 Bereavement contact: Sister Ann 824-1250 |
After-Care - Bereavement