Community Grief Resources

The Compassionate Friends

For parents who have had a child die, also older teens and adult siblings.

Third Monday, 7:15pm, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Jeff Johnson, 910-686-1953

Hilda Smith, 910-791-2133

Empty Cradle

For parents of a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.

Third Wednesday, 6:30pm, St. Mark Catholic Church

Nora Golden, 910-270-8783 

Facing Forward

For anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one

Fourth Tuesday, 6:00pm, Local Restaurants

Bill Duggins, Aftercare Coordinator, Andrews Mortuary

910-762-7788

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center

Bereavement services provide grief counseling and education for individuals, family members and the community through individual and group sessions. 

Sue Strickler Coordinator of Bereavement Services, 910-796-7925

Lorraine Perry Expressive Arts Sunrise Program, 910-796-7900

http://www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org/

Touched By Suicide

For family or close friends of someone who died by suicide.

Second Tuesday, 7:00pm, First Baptist Church Activity Center

Johnnye Wyke, 910-256-3802

Adrian Shepard, 910-686-2812  

St. Mark Grief Support Group 

Eight week session in fall and spring.

Call church office 910-392-0720

Justice For Citizens

For people dealing with the aftermath of crime and those interested in learning more about the criminal justice system.  

Birdie Frink, 910-754-6515 

Grief Share Support Group

Northside Baptist Church 

Call Church Office 910-791-6053 

Meeting held Quarterly   

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Grief Counselor