Placer County
Bereaved Parents of the USA -
Sacramento-South Placer County Chapter (SSPCC)
Gatherings for Moms take place the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 8:30 PM in the Sacramento/Roseville area
Gatherings for Dads take place the second Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 10 AM at the Window Box Café in Rocklin
Contact at [email protected] or learn more at the links below
Faith-Based Support Group for Bereaved Moms -
Placerville Westside Church
4675 Missouri Flat Road, Room C5 in Placerville
Mondays from 6 to 7:30 PM
Contact Barbara Tankersley at (530) 344-7859 or [email protected]
Faith-Based Support Group for Bereaved Moms -
Grass Valley Twin Cities Church
11726 Rough & Ready Hwy, Room 140 in Grass Valley
Mondays from 4 to 5:30 PM
Contact Cindy at [email protected] or Robin at (530) 273-4559
OpenCounseling
Offer counseling to adults and children, individually or as a family. Accept a wide variety of insurances, including Medi-Cal.
Sacramento County
YoloCares
Provides bereavement support at no charge to anyone in the five-county service area: Yolo, Solano, Cutter, Colusa, and Sacramento.
Offers individual and group support to all, regardless of the nature of the death the death (i.e., illness, accident, sudden loss, murder, suicide) or the time that has elapsed since the death.
Groups include: Adult Bereavement, Child-Loss Support Group, LGBTQ+, Spanish Speakers-CREO program, and Children and Teens Stepping Stones (4-17).
Contact (530) 758-5566 or learn more at the link below.
Bereaved Moms Group
A grief support group led by Laura Sullivan, MA. Provides a balance of processing, support, and grief education.
Group meets every Monday.
Fees range between $20-30.
530 Plaza Dr., Suite 130
Folsom, CA 95630
Contact (916) 382-7304
Widowed Persons Association of California (WPAC)
A non-profit, non-denominational community service organization dedicated to helping widowed people overcome grief and learn to live and laugh again.
2628 El Camino Ave, Suite D-18
Sacramento, CA 95821
Sundays from 3 to 5 PM
Free
Contact (916) 972-9722 or learn more at the link below.
Mending of Mothers
Mending of Mothers offers support mental wellness and healing for women and mothers from all walks of life and offers an opportunity to engage with others in garden and art therapy.
Question: [email protected]
Friends for Survival -
Support after a Suicide Death
Offer a variety of peer support services that comfort, encourage, and educate those in grief.
Meetings are offered virtually and in-person.
Meetings are 90 minutes.
Free & Open to All Ages
Contact (916) 392-0664, (800) 646-7322, or learn more at the link below.
Together We Heal Community
Offer bereavement support groups that provide opportunities for you to discuss your experiences and learn about grief with others who have experienced loss.
Although most groups are facilitated by trained professionals, the true source of support is others who are also experiencing grief and loss.
Savvy House Coffee Bar
9630 Bruceville Rd, #104
Elk Grove, CA 95757
7 to 8 PM, Monthly
Free
Contact Jill at (916) 202-3188 or or learn more at the link below.
Sutter Health
Bereavement program at Sutter Care at Home offers individual and group support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Learn more at the link below.
Sutter Children's Bereavement Art Therapy
The Sutter Care at Home also offers art therapy for grieving children.
Contact (916) 887-5275 or learn more at the link below.
UC Davis Young Adult Bereavement Art Group
Designed for young adults ages 17 to 24 who are coping with the death of someone close.
Runs twice yearly.
Contact Don at (916) 734-1139 or [email protected], or learn more at the link below.
Community Bereavement Resource Directory
An extensive list of grief support resources in the Sacramento area published by the Bereavement Network Services of Sacramento.
View the directory at the link below.
Beyond Loss
A caring support group offering hope & healing, restoring purpose for your future.
Destiny Christian Church
6900 Destiny Drive in Rocklin
Contact (916) 780-2273.
Grief Care
This 8-week series is presented three times a year, beginning in January, April, and September.
Bayside Church of Granite Bay
1861 Sierra College Blvd in Granite Bay
Contact Pam Brubaker at (916) 300-8776 or learn more at the link below.
The Compassionate Friends -
Sacramento Valley Chapter
Offers a small group for newly bereaved parents on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9:00 PM at Christ Community Church (5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael).
Also offers a large gathering for all bereaved parents on the third Friday of every month from 7:30-9:00 PM at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (2391 St. Mark’s Way, Sacramento).
Contact (916) 457-4096, [email protected], or learn more at the link below.
Sharing Parents
A support group for pregnancy and infant loss. Meetings are held monthly for parents who have lost a baby from conception through early infancy, regardless of how long ago the loss occurred.
Also offer a "Navigating Grief" 4-week series for newly bereaved parents.
Contact (916) 424-5150 or learn more at the link below.
Parents of Murdered Children Support Group
Groups meet monthly, usually on the fourth Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Sacramento Police HQ
5770 Freeport Blvd
Contact (916) 879-4541 or learn more at the link below.
SUDC Foundation -
Sudden Unexpected Death in Children
Provides personalized care and cultivates a community of support for bereaved families so no one grieves alone.
The SUDC Foundation provides these services at no cost to the people it serves.
Learn more at the link below.
The Dougy Center
Provides support for grieving children and families. They offer a wide range of resources for grievers of all age.
Learn more at the link below.
GriefShare
Helps to locate the nearest grief support group in your community. Groups meet on a regular basis.
Learn more at the link below.
HealthfulChat
A network of positive chat-rooms focusing on bereavement, grief, and loss in an anonymous online outlet.
Learn more at the link below.
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Grief and Bereavement Support
Offer a 24-hour, no-cost hotline for grief counseling.
Contact (800) 837-1818 or learn about their other resources at the links below.
Psychology Today Support Group Finder
Offer a 24-hour, no-cost hotline for grief counseling.
Visit Psychology Today below.
Circles Up
24/7 professional and peer support so you're not alone. Gain tools to cope and heal.
Offer small virtual group of support led by licensed emotional support professionals that cost up to $20 a week.
Learn more at the link below.
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) Sonoma County
Offer up to 8 free sessions of individual grief support for youth ages 10-24 who have experienced a death.
Call (707) 544-399, Ext. 234 for English or Ext. 242 for Spanish, or learn more at the link below.
Yolo County
YoloCares
Provides bereavement support at no charge to anyone in the five-county service area: Yolo, Solano, Cutter, Colusa, and Sacramento.
Offers individual and group support to all, regardless of the nature of the death the death (i.e., illness, accident, sudden loss, murder, suicide) or the time that has elapsed since the death.
Groups include: Adult Bereavement, Child-Loss Support Group, LGBTQ+, Spanish Speakers-CREO program, and Children and Teens Stepping Stones (4-17).
Contact (530) 758-5566 or learn more at the link below.
Friends for Survival -
Support after a Suicide Death
Offer a variety of peer support services that comfort, encourage, and educate those in grief.
Meetings are offered virtually and in-person.
Meetings are 90 minutes.
Free & Open to All Ages
Contact (916) 392-0664 or learn more at the link below.
NAMI Yolo County
Offers bereavement support counseling for Yolo County residents.
Free drop-in adult support groups meet regularly.
Learn more at the link below.
Sutter Health
Bereavement program at Sutter Care at Home offers individual and group support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Learn more at the link below.
Sutter Children's Bereavement Art Therapy
The Sutter Care at Home also offers art therapy for grieving children.
Contact (916) 887-5275 or learn more at the link below.
UC Davis Grief and Bereavement Program
Offer groups for adults, parents, teens, and young adults
Contact (916) 734-1139 or learn more at the link below.
SUDC Foundation -
Sudden Unexpected Death in Children
Provides personalized care and cultivates a community of support for bereaved families so no one grieves alone.
The SUDC Foundation provides these services at no cost to the people it serves.
Learn more at the link below.
The Dougy Center
Provides support for grieving children and families. They offer a wide range of resources for grievers of all age.
Learn more at the link below.
GriefShare
Helps to locate the nearest grief support group in your community. Groups meet on a regular basis.
Learn more at the link below.
HealthfulChat
A network of positive chat-rooms focusing on bereavement, grief, and loss in an anonymous online outlet.
Learn more at the link below.
Bereavement Network Resources for Sacramento County
A comprehensive guide to Grief Resources and Support Groups in Sacramento County
Access at the link below.
Healing All Together (HAT)
Healing All Together (HAT) provides activities and information to meet the unique needs of school-age children, teens and their families who have lost a significant person in their lives. Call 916-817-2338 or visit their website below.