Grief support groups and workshops

Mission Hospice professionals host free grief support groups open to family members of Mission Hospice patients in California, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area (the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay). Unless otherwise noted, events are held virtually.

Drop-in grief support groups
Free; please email Christine Kovach with questions.
  • Thursday afternoons 4-5:30pm
  • 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday mornings 10-11:30am
  • 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings 10-11:30am (focus on spouse/partner loss)
  • Last Thursday of the month, 1:15-2:45pm, San Bruno Senior Center *IN PERSON*
Specialized support groups
Free; registration is required. These semi-structured support groups meet for a fixed term, and schedules are subject to change. For more information on these specialized support groups, or if you are interested in a specific topic for a support group or workshop, please email Christine Kovach.
 
  • Suicide Loss
    1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
  • Art for Healing SoulCollage® Series *IN PERSON*
    2nd Thursday of the month, May – October, 6-8pm
    This monthly expressive arts support group offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary.
  • Mindfulness Meditation for Caregivers and Bereaved
    Wednesdays, July 24, August 28, and September 25, 6-7pm
    This virtual mindfulness meditation series is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger.
  • Grief Book Club
    Monday, August 19, 6-7:30pm
    This group is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience.
  • End of Life Option Act Grief Support Group
    Mondays, September 9 – October 28, 6-7:30pm
    This eight-week support group provides a safe, confidential space for exploring the grief experience of those whose loved ones chose the End of Life Option Act. We welcome all stories and perspectives.
Workshops
Free; registration is required, unless otherwise indicated. Please email Christine Kovach with questions or to register.
 
  • Grieving Together: 6-Week Support Group *IN PERSON*
    Tuesdays, September 3 – October 8, 6-7:30pm
    This six-week support group provides a safe, confidential space for exploring the grief experience. We welcome all stories and perspectives. Please register by August 27 with facilitator Delaney Woo, LCSW by email.
  • Hope Books for the Grief Journey *IN PERSON*
    Mondays, September 9 – October 14, 3-4:30pm
    Incorporating expressive arts, mindful grounding, and group reflection, this 6-week series utilizes curated photography and personal metaphor to explore one’s grief and lean toward hope, healing, and deep meaning. *No art, writing, or photography experience necessary, only a willingness to explore with a guided creative process.