Grief Support
There is no correct way to grieve; it is an individual process. Not only do grief responses vary culturally, but within a culture, they vary from person to person. The intensity of grief may lessen over time, however, working through grief can be a long and difficult process. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help yourself adapt. Taking care of yourself and accessing the support of friends and family can help you cope with loss. You can also connect with others who are grieving and hear from experts. Know that you are not alone.
The following grief support services are available for healing in the Madison Community:
For Adults
- SSM Health at Home: (877) 356-4514
- Center for Life and Loss Integration: (608) 258-7771
- First United Methodist Church (Baraboo): (608) 356-3991
- Good Shepherd Lutheran: (608) 271-6633
- Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.: (608) 276-4660
- UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital: (608) 267-5900
- Living with Loss – Gilda’s Club of Madison: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.: (608) 828-8880
For Parents
- Bereaved Parents: (608) 837-3706
- Compassionate Friends: (608) 835-7493 or (608) 258-0014 (24-hour phone-line)
- Living with Loss – Gilda’s Club of Madison: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.: (608) 828-8880
For Children and Teens
- Children’s group (ages 5-12): (608) 276-4660
- Teens group (ages 13+): (608) 276-4660
- Living with Loss – Gilda’s Club of Madison: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.: (608) 828-8880
For Widows and Widowers
- Living with Loss (Belleville): (608) 424-3681
- Widows/Widowers Social Group: (608) 271-6633
- Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.: (608) 276-4660
- Living with Loss – Gilda’s Club of Madison: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:30 p.m.: (608) 828-8880
Additional Grief Support Resources:
Crisis, Grief and Healing
Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.
Grief and Loss
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.
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