These programs are open to the public. For information and to register for a group please call (916) 388-6215.

Schedules are subject to change.

Individual grief counseling is available.

The Bereavement Program is funded by community support. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Adult Bereavement Group  |  Children's Bereavement Art Group

Adult Bereavement Group

The Adult Bereavement Group is a community service project of Sutter Hospice, offering support for those grieving the death of a loved one or friend. The group is open to anyone having experienced a loss through death within the last year. The group is led by a professional counselor and meets 2-3 times a month.

This group helps individuals recognize the various aspects of grief and offers ways to cope and work toward the acceptance of the death being experienced. In the group setting there is an environment that is safe, supportive, and empathetic.

Adult Bereavement Group
Every other Wednesday (ongoing)
Sutter Cancer Center, See info desk for room #.
2800 L Street
Sacramento
Parking is available under the freeway between "K" and "L", on 29th Street just across from Sutter General Hospital.

Please call (916) 388-6215 for information.

This group is available without charge.

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Children's Bereavement Art Group

A bi-weekly support group for children 4-16 years old grieving the death of a significant person in the last year. Art and creative activities are used to facilitate self-expression.

Ten sessions, held every other week over a five month period, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

There may be a waiting list.

Location:
Sutter Cancer Center
2800 L Street, Suite 460

Please call Peggy Gulshen, Coordinator, at (916) 454-6555

Children's Bereavement Art Groups are also available at these sites:

• Sutter VNA & Hospice, Roseville. Contact Dennis Cox, (916) 781-2666
• Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice, Auburn. Contact Stephanie Williams, (530) 886-6650, Monday through Thursday.
• Mercy Hospice, Sacramento. Contact Cherie Sianez, (916) 281-3900.

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