Bereavement Support

GRIEFSHARE GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Click here for schedule information Griefshare Held at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave Bel Air 21014 Contact Lee Lederer Phone: 410-838-5181 Grief Share at Mountain Christian Church 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa 21087 Contact Mary Bach  Phone: 410-877-1824 ext. 131 Grief Share at Mount Zion United Methodist Church 1643 Churchville Road, Bel Air 21015 Contact Loraine Mogan Phone: 410-836-7641 Grief Share 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

The Department of Veterans Affairs
Offers bereavement counseling to parents, spouses and children of Armed Forces Personnel who died in the service of their country. This also includes family members of reservists and National Guardsman who die while on duty. There is no cost for these services and the local Vet Center Outstation is:
         Aberdeen Vet Center Outstation 2
         223 W. Bel Air Ave
         Aberdeen, MD. 21001
         Phone 410-272-6771
         Fax 410-297-9041

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 1-900-959-TAPS
         Any and all veteran’s related service can
         be obtained by going to www.vet.center@va.gov  

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 1-800-467-7423

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.

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 Harford County Chapter
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 7:30PM - 9:30PM at
         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 Harford County
         Meetings 2nd Wednesday
         Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
         1515 Emmorton Road (On Rt. 924)
         Bel Air Maryland 7:30PM
         410-321-7053

Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake
         Offers a support group for Parents of children age’s 1-25 years
         who have died suddenly and a support group for parents of perinatal death.
         *For updated information on other support groups offered call
         Gina Honer at 1-800-515-0044 ext. 877

St. Ignatius Catholic Church
         533 Jarrettsville Rd. Forest Hill, Md. 21050
         Bereavement Group meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday at 7:00 PM
         at the Museum next to old church during the construction
         Contact is Deb Czawlytko at 410-838-2106