Local Grief Support Groups

The following is a list of resources that we have gathered with the intention of helping you and your family heal after the loss of a loved one. We understand that not everyone deals with their losses the same way, so these are some organizations that are there to assist you. Please, visit this site for additional grief resource articles authored by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. We hope that this serves as a helpful aid for you and your family’s needs.

 For our Families in the North End of Seattle: 

The Healing Center: 206-261-6855

•   Widowed Support Groups
•   Family Support
•   Teen Support
•   Individual one-on-one loss therapy

Virginia Mason Separation and Loss Services: 206- 223-6600

•   Group psychotherapy
•   Supportive/educational groups
•   Medication consultation
•   Family crisis response services

Stevens Healthcare: 425-640-4000

•   On-Going Grief Support Group
•   6-week “Journey of Grief” Group

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims: 425-355-6822

• www.fnfvcv.org
• 24 hour crisis line-1-800-346-7555
• One-on-one crisis intervention
• Peer support group meetings
• Criminal justice system advocacy & intervention
• Courtroom support\
• Resources, referrals & education services

 For our Families in the South End of Seattle: 

Highline Home Health & Hospice: 206-439-9095

•   Daytime walk-in groups available
•   8-week groups available
•   Referrals for private counseling available

W.I.C.S. “Widows / Widowers Information & Consultation Services:” 206-241-5650

•   Programs available for adults W.I.C.S.

Wings: 206-241-5650

•   Programs available for Children, Teens & Young Widows / Widowers

Valley Medical Center: 425-656-4031 Ext. 2

•   Bereavement Support Groups
•   8-week groups

Grief Works: 253-333-9420

•   8-week grief support groups
•   Family Night Series: 6 week series which includes: Kid Talk (ages 6-12), Teen Talk (ages 13-18), College Talk, and Parent Talk
•   S.H.A.R.E. (Support, Hope and Real Encouragement): A social gathering of those who have lost a loved one.
•   Kid Talk and Teen Talk: support groups in area schools

Franciscan Hospice at St. Francis Hospital: 253-534-7000

•   Bereavement Groups
•   Grief Classes
•   Music, Writing and Art to express grief

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims: 425-355-6822

• www.fnfvcv.org
• 24 hour crisis line-1-800-346-7555
• One-on-one crisis intervention
• Peer support group meetings
• Criminal justice system advocacy & intervention
• Courtroom support\
• Resources, referrals & education services