The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the Samaritan Family of Services, has announced its November support group schedule.
“Grief is a natural, healthy and universal emotion. It helps us accept a loss and begin to heal. You don’t have to grieve alone,” said Kim Rumaker, Manager of the Samaritan Center for Grief Support.
The following support groups will be offered by the Samaritan Center for Grief Support staff beginning in November:
-Early Endings — Younger adults grieving the loss of a spouse or partner: $40 for eight sessions. Sessions start Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief at 5 Eves Drive.
-Grieving the Love of Your Life — For those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner: $40 for eight sessions. Sessions start Monday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief at 5 Eves Drive.
-Coping With the Holidays — Helping those grieving the loss of a loved one cope during the holiday season: No charge. Located at Virtua Memorial in Mt. Holly at 175 Madison Ave, Mt Holly on Nov. 14 from 2–3:30 p.m., at Hammonton Library at 451 South Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton on Nov. 21 from 10–11:30 a.m. and Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief in Marlton at 5 Eves Drive on Nov 24 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Samaritan’s grief support groups are open to anyone in the community, but registration is required at (856) 596–8550. Other Center services include grief counseling for adults and children, and PTSD services for active military and veterans. To view a complete schedule of upcoming support groups, visit: www.SamaritanNJ.org.
