Grief Support Resources

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On campus

HDS Office of the Chaplain and Religious and Spiritual Life
Swartz 110
Phone: 617.496.7540
kmaloney@hds.harvard.edu
Office of Student Life
Swartz 106
Phone: 617.496.3091
kcaponera@hds.harvard.edu
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Through Harvard University Health Services
Love you, Miss you: A Peer-Led Grief Support Circle at HDS
(More information is forthcoming on this new group.)
HDS Denominational Counselors
The HDS Office of Ministry Studies employs part-time denominational counselors who serve the needs of several particular faith communities at the Divinity School.
Harvard Chaplains
Harvard Chaplains is the umbrella organization of 38 chaplains representing 26 of the world’s traditions, united in their commitment to serving Harvard’s diverse student communities.
The Memorial Church Grief Group for Students
The Memorial Church holds a Grief Support Group for students each term. The group is limited to 10 participants. If you are interested in being a part of the Grief Support Group, please contact the Reverend Alanna Copenhaver at alanna_copenhaver@harvard.edu or 617.496.1426.

The sites below are maintained by organizations external to HDS. Inclusion here does not necessarily imply endorsement.

Off-campus bereavement groups

Mount Auburn Hospital Bereavement Support Groups
Mount Auburn Hospital offers three eight-week-long bereavement support groups series a year. Each series will meet for eight Wednesday evenings, 6–7:30 pm in the Clough Conference Room. Any adult who has experienced the death of someone close is welcomed. Participants have experienced the death of a spouse or partner, child, sibling, friend, or other relative. Contact Beth Loomis, director of pastoral care, at eloomis@mah.harvard.edu or 617.575.8606.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) of Boston: Supporting Family After a Child Dies
Meeting information: first Tuesday of each month 6–7:30 pm
Trinity Church of Boston (Parish House, Lower Level Room A)
206 Clarendon Drive, Boston, MA 02116
tcfofboston@gmail.com or 617.539.6424
VNACare
Bereavement support groups are offered several times a year in various locations. There is no charge for the group, but registration is required.

Grief Support Resources