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GRIEF and LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES
(for Anchorage and Mat-Su Areas)
The services listed offer support to persons who have experienced the death of a loved one. These are low or no cost programs and many are organized by volunteers who have had similar experiences. Many churches and schools also offer grief and life transition groups which may be available to your family.
Private individual, couples, or family counseling can be arranged by contacting a mental health or counseling center, or by referral from your physician. Hospice of Anchorage also maintains a list of grief counselors currently providing services.
Hospice of Anchorage offers support at the time of progressive life limiting illness and with loss & grief. Lending library, literature, videotapes, & information are available. Support groups and periodic workshops and special events about grief, loss, death and dying are offered. Speakers on these topics are available to groups and organizations on request. Please contact Hospice of Anchorage at 561-5322 for more information, or with any changes or additions to this list.
If you need help in a crisis, call 563-3200 (24 hrs.) or go to your closest hospital emergency room
Support Categories:
Individual Grief Support
Adult Grief Groups
Child & Teen Grief Support
Parent Grief Support
Military Grief Support
Victim Grief Support
Divorce Grief Support
Referrals & Resources/Other
INDIVIDUAL GRIEF SUPPORT
Heart to Heart Grief & Loss Program (Hosted by Hospice ofAnchorage )
2612 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK, 99508
561-5322 x. 210 Lisa Fleischer
Matches volunteers with adults experiencing grief, one-to-one and telephone contact. Call for more information.
Anchorage Community Mental Health Services
4020 Folker St. , Anchorage 99508
563-1000 Martha Hutchinson
563-3200 24 hr Crisis Intervention
Call for more information. Individual and group counseling.
University of Alaska Psychological Services Center
UAA College of Arts & Sciences, 3211 Providence Drive (across from Providence Hospital), Room 264
786-1795 Katie Brandenberg http://psych.uaa.alaska.edu/psc/index.htm
Counseling by Master’s & doctoral-level students under supervision. Sliding scale fee based on income & ability to pay ($5-30 per session, $20 intake fee). Open to 17 yrs. & older for individual, couples and family counseling.
Good Samaritan Counseling Center Student Intern Program
4105 Tudor Centre Dr . Anchorage 99508
565-4000 Valerie
Counseling by Master’s-level students under supervision. Cost is $15 per session.
Psychiatrist on staff available through insurance or out of pocket expense.
ADULT GRIEF GROUPS
Hospice of Anchorage
2612 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK, 99508
561-5322 Lisa Fleischer
lisa@hospiceofanchorage.org
Adult Grief Support Group, Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm at Hospice of Anchorage office. Periodic meetings held daytime in Eagle River, contact for info.
Cyrene Group
2020 Muldoon Rd., #226 , Anchorage 99504
333-7826 Joan Stoneking
Meets once a month, call for dates and times.
Christian support for widowed persons, with a social and activities focus.
GriefShare
Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 E. Northern Lights, Room 207, Anchorage 99504
333-6535 Tony Smith www.recoveryabt.org
Meets Thursday 7:00 PM
Ongoing 13 week video/discussion group that you can join at any time. Open to any denomination; has a Christian/religious focus. Other church groups may offer this course, or grief and loss groups, check with your faith community for availability and times.
Hospice of MatSu
950 E. Bogard Rd., Suite 132 , Wasilla, AK
352-4800
Check with Chaplain on current availability of group meetings.
Lost & Found Self Help Grief Group
APCM Office Charter College Bldg. 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Room #137
345-2525 Fred Kehl
344-1497 Forest Lawn Mortuary
Meets each Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM
Support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, including loss from suicide.
Providence Hospice
Call Chaplain at 770-7078 for current availability.
Offers periodic group sessions to explore grief through journaling and sharing.
Survivors of Suicide
APCM Office Charter College Bldg. 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Room #137
272-3100, Bert McQueen
Meets 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays at 7:00-9:00 PM
Support group for anyone 16 years & older who had a close personal relationship with someone who committed suicide.
Widowed Persons Services
243-5826 Barbara
622-2332 Debi R.
Widowed Persons Service
Social Gatherings , Meet for brunch on Sat. at 10 am (following 1 st & 3 rd Sun.), location may vary, currently meeting at Hogg Bros.
Volunteer social support of widowed persons helping widowed persons of all ages.
Young Widow’s Support Group
Website for young widows: www.gwow.org
Hospice of Anchorage's Forget Me Not Grief Program serves widow/ers with children 18 & under.
CHILD & TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT
Forget-Me-Not Grief Program for Children, Teens and the Adults Who Love Them
(a program of Hospice of Anchorage)
561-5322
fmn@hospiceofanchorage.org
Meets regularly on scheduled Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm during school year (summer schedule varies) Call to set up an orientation and register.
This is an ongoing peer support program for children from birth to 18 years. Children meet in age appropriate groups for sharing and activities led by trained facilitators. Children must be accompanied by an adult (parent or caregiver); an adult support group is also available while children's groups are in session.
AChildInGrief.com
(a project of the New York Life Foundation
This user-friendly website supports the parents, families, and teachers of bereaved children. It includes articles, book lists, items to order, links to bereavement organizations and a comprehensive, state-by-state list of local support services for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or other beloved person.
In addition, parents and family members will find personal stories, essays, and resources that can help them navigate a loss. Educators, through relevant stories, readings and videos, can learn how to assist a student going through a loss. Visitors also have access to other national resources, including bereavement guides and kits created by the New York Life Foundation and Sesame Workshop.
Teen Support Group
Anchorage Police Chaplains Office
272-3100 Bert McQueen. Call for availability.
PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT
CLIMB (Center For Loss In Multiple Birth, Inc.)
222-5321 Jean Kollantai
274-7029 Lisa Fleischer
CLIMB@pobox.alaska.net
International group by and for parents who have experiences the death(s) of one or more, both or all twins or higher multiples during pregnancy, at birth, infancy, or childhood; and for professionals and others with an interest in multiple birth loss. Bereavement support, literature, newsletter and contact with other multiple loss parents available.
The Compassionate Friends
248-1063 Barbara Stephl email: stephl@alaska.net
Meets 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM. (1 x per mo. during summer, call for details)
BP Building 900 E. Benson Blvd. #147 (go in main doors, meeting room to left)
Ongoing self-help group for parents, stepparents, or grandparents dealing with the death of a child of any age.
Parents Reaching Out
Group Voice mail 273-5409
274-7029 or 223-7793 Lisa Fleischer
www.parentsreachingout.net
Currently meeting in conjunction with Forget Me Not Family Grief program, call for more information.
Ongoing group assisting grieving parents and partners though the miscarriage, any type of pregnancy loss, or death of an infant. Information, newsletter and special events also available.
MILITARY GRIEF SUPPORT
Community Mental Health
Ft. Richardson . Building 602, 2nd floor
384-0327 Major Dingle, Chief of Social Services
Short-term support for active duty military only
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
24 hour # 1-800-959-8277
A program providing education, information, and emotional support for those affected by loss in the Armed Forces. Usually for military families or the military person.
Veteran’s Grief Group
VA Behavioral Health
2925 DeBarr Rd . 2 nd Floor
Meets Mon. 4-5:30 pm
257-4854 Sally Kneeland
4 week ongoing group for veterans or spouses. Groups for other issues (depression, etc.) are also available. Call for more information.
Military & Family Life Consultant Program
Off Post: 382-0597 or 382-8909
On Post: 317-4448 or 382-1407
VICTIM GRIEF SUPPORT
Homicide Grief Support Group
1057 W. Fireweed, Suite 101, Anchorage, 99503
278-0977 www.victimsforjustice.org
258-0740 Fax
Meets 1st Thursday 7:00 PM
Ongoing support for survivors of violent crimes or for persons who have experienced the death of a loved one through violence or homicide. Support offered through peers & volunteers. Grief recovery workshops and memorial events offered periodically. Sponsored by Victims for Justice.
DivorceCare
www.divorcecare.com
Meets at several congregations in Anchorage—see website for locations & times.
Divorce recovery seminar and support group. A 13-week video/discussion group for adults and children with a non-denominational Christian orientation.
REFERRALS & RESOURCES/OTHER
Alaska Information Line - Catholic Social Services
24 hour # 1-800-478-2221
Offers information and referral services to connect people in need with agencies and services.
AH-lafska Club
AK Regional Hospital, 1 st Floor Lobby
350-8822 or 264-1016 Jen Fielder ( jenfielder@yahoo.com) www.ahlafskaclub.com
Meets Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm (various locations at hospital, check with front desk)
Informal laughter club group using talk, humor & laughter exercises to reduce stress and improve mood—all are welcome.
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