Hospice of the Comforter

Though our group offerings change based on community and client needs, these are a sampling of the types of grief support groups available to you. View our calendar to RSVP for an event or find out more information on the most up-to-date schedule of events and groups.

Adult Grief Support Groups

Our support groups provide a safe place for grieving persons to express emotions, learn about normal symptoms of grief, and connect with other bereaved individuals. In addition to providing social support, our grief support groups teach participants practical coping strategies and help participants adapt to the life changes that follow a significant loss.

Groups are offered at no cost in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, and typically consist of 4-12 participants. Groups will be cancelled if there is insufficient pre-registration.

Specialized Grief Support Groups

Coping with Grief during the Holidays: Guided Imagery for Stress Relief

A three-week support group that helps grieving persons cope with the stress of the winter holidays.

Young Widows and Widowers

Young Widows and Widowers is a six-week support group for men and women age 60 and under who have lost their spouse or life partner.

Spanish Grief Support

The ongoing Spanish Grief Support Group is facilitated by a Spanish-speaking Hospice of the Comforter bereavement counselor and meets on the second Monday of every month. This group provides a safe place for Spanish-speaking individuals to cope with their loss and incorporates Hispanic cultural practices into adapting to the changes following the death of a loved one.

Left Behind After Suicide

Left Behind After Suicide groups are ongoing, monthly support groups for those who have lost a loved one by suicide.

Social Groups

Hospice of the Comforter’s social groups offer grieving persons the opportunity to gather in a supportive, casual environment.

Women’s Lunch Bunch

Women’s Lunch Bunch meets on the third Friday of every month at a restaurant in Altamonte Springs. The group is facilitated by bereavement staff members, and attendees pay for their own meals.

Men’s Breakfast Group

Men’s Breakfast Group meets on the first and third Friday of every month at a restaurant in Altamonte Springs. The group is facilitated by a hospice chaplain and volunteer, and attendees pay for their own meals.

Comfort Foods Potluck

Comfort Foods Potluck meets on the third Tuesday of every third month in the Dove Room at Hospice of the Comforter’s Center for Community Care at 480 W. Central Pkwy. The group is facilitated by bereavement staff members who may offer an informal grief educational presentation according to the group’s wishes. Attendees should bring a covered dish to share.

Additional Resources

Special Workshops

Throughout the year, grief education workshops are offered to address special topics such as stress relief, helping children cope with grief, and grieving as a family. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend at no charge.

Memorial Services

Twice a year, community members and family members of Hospice of the Comforter patients are invited to attend a nondenominational memorial service to honor their loved one. Memorial services are typically held in the spring and fall in a central location, and are open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Community members who are interested in attending a memorial service should contact our Bereavement Department for more information.