Bereavement and Grief Support

• Programs are open to anyone who has lost a love one due to death.
• Pre-registration is required.
• Call 512/342-4700 or 1-800-445-3261 to register or for information.
• Support groups are subject to change. 
• Individual counseling may have fees. 

Survivors of Suicide

Hospice Austin's Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support group is on hold until the spring.  We would be happy to have you on our list or refer you to another group in the community.

Survivors of suicide have special and unique needs. This support group offers a place where one can openly share and express their feelings and listen to the experiences of others who are also survivors.

This group is free and open to the public. 

Please contact Renee Green  by e-mail or by calling 512-342-4700 and asking for the Bereavement Department. 

Families in Grief Program 

DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN WHO ARE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?

Families in Grief (FIG) is a 6-week bereavement counseling program designed to assist grieving families with children ages 6-17.

Families in Grief helps parents and children understand grief, normalize the feelings associated with grief, promote increased family communication and facilitate healthy resolution of this normal but difficult process.

Families in Grief is $25. An intake session with a therapist is required.  If all six sessions are attended, the fee for the program will be refunded to the family.  Dinner will be served each evening and childcare is provided for children under age six.

Enrollment is limited, and regular attendance by the entire family is required.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Hospice Austin’s Bereavement department at
512/342-4700 or 1-800-445-3261.   

Bereavement Support Groups

 
All groups below meet quarterly for 6 weeks in the evening at Hospice Austin’s main office.

* A minimum donation of $25 is requested

Spouse/Partner Group –Age 40-60 *           

For those grieving the death of a spouse or partner.

Spouse/Partner Group – Over Age 60 *     

For those grieving the death of a spouse or partner.

Loss of Parent Group *                             

For those grieving the death of their mother or father.

Loss of Sibling Group *

For those grieving the death of their brother or sister.

Williamson County General Group

For those living in Williamson County.

Spanish Bereavement Group

¿Está de duelo por la muerte de un ser querido?

Lo invitamos a que venga a un

Grupo de apoyo bilingüe (español)

El primer miércoles y el tercer miércoles de cada mes 

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. en Capital Area Mental Health

2824 Real Street  Austin, TX 78722-1715

For those who speak primarily Spanish or are looking for a bilingual group. 

Meets the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month.

Call 512-342-4784 for more information.

All Men’s Bereavement Group

Call (512) 342-4784 for more information 

Workplace/School Grief Programs

Hospice Austin offers educational seminars on dealing with grief in the workplace or in the school setting.

Individual Counseling

Hospice Austin offers short term grief counseling (5 sessions) for adults.  Appropriate referrals to additional counseling resources are made when necessary.

CampBraveHeart™

	Learn more about Camp Brave Heart here.
	Hospice Austin's Camp Brave Heart is a recreational summer camp for children and teenagers age 6 through 17 who are grieving the death of a loved one.  Through a variety of creative activities, campers are supported in their exploration of emotional, behavioral and physical adjustments to their loss.
	The camp is held at the John Knox Ranch near Wimberley, Texas, and round trip transportation is provided from a Northwest Austin location.