Bereavement Support

GRIEFSHARE GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Griefshare Held at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave Bel Air 21014 Contact Lee Lederer Phone: 410-838-5181 Griefshare at Mountain Christian Church 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa 21087 Contact Mary Bach  Phone: 410-877-1824 ext. 131 Griefshare at Mount Zion United Methodist Church 1643 Churchville Road, Bel Air 21015 Contact Loraine Morgan Phone: 410-836-7641 Griefshare at First Presbyterian Church 224 N. Main Street Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Contact Jeanne Colburn at Phone: 410-838-5777

Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
Bereavement Support Group
First Tuesday of each month 6:30 -8:30 PM
133 N. Bridge Street--3rd Floor Harford Bank Bldg.
Elkton, Maryland 21921
(410) 392-4742 and ask for Joni or Molly

Taps (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
This is an outreach program provided to survivors of Armed Forces Personnel who have died in the services of their country. There are workshops and seminars. A Good Grief Camp for children is a one day program offered regionally and nationally.
         More information 1-800-959-8277

Gilchrist Hospice Care
Gilchrist Hospice is an extension of GBMC. They offer a variety of bereavement services that are open to the community.
         Go to www.gilchristhospice.org And click on the Calendar of Events on the left menu bar.
         A brochure of their bereavement services will appear giving dates
         and location information. Or, you can call 443-849-8200.

Stella Maris - Center for Grief and Loss
They also offer a variety of bereavement services.
         Go to www.stellamarisinc.com and click on Resources on the left menu bar.
         A list of bereavement services will appear. They also provide
         several hand-outs bereavement information, such as tips and things you should know.
         For more information call 410-252-4500 x.7291

MADD Maryland (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Offers Trained Victim Advocates, guidance through the judicial process, civil attorney referrals, insurance advocates, support groups and memorial programs
         www.madd.org/chapter/2400

The Compassionate Friends at Mountain Christian Church
A self-help group that offers friendship and support to any parent who has experienced the loss of a child. Also open to siblings and/or other immediate family members.
         Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00PM
         New Life Center, Room 124/126 at Mountain Christian Church
         1824 Mountain Road, Joppa Maryland 21087 410-560-3358
         www.mountainchristian.org for direction and weather changes         

Bereaved Parents of USA Baltimore Metroploitan Area, Incc.
         For information call 410-321-7053

Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake
Offers Support Group Programs for Widow/Widowers and Adults with Parental Loss
         Held at First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air
                  224 N. Main Street
                  Bel Air 21014
         Contact is Gina Homer: 410-933-8195

St. Ignatius Catholic Church
         533 Jarrettsville Rd. Forest Hill, Md. 21050
         Bereavement Group meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday at 7:00 PM
         Held in the parish center
         Contact is Deb Czawlytko at 410-838-2106

St.Ignatius Catholic Church
        533 Jarrettsville Rd. Forest Hill, Md 2105
        Bereaved Parents of the USA, Harford County Chapter
        Meets Second Thursday at 7 pm
        Held in Parish Center
        Contact Daryl Lengyel at 410-838-0166 or Beth Hewett at 410-420-0133

Upper Chesapeake Health Systems Support Groups
         Parents of Children who have died suddenly ages 1-25 years
         (2) Two 8-week programs offered spring and fall
         Contact Nick McDonald at 443-643-1375 

         Perinatal Loss or Infant to 1year old
         1St Wednesday at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center 7PM
         Contact Sue Miller at the following email address smiller1@UCHS.orgTop