Grief Resources
Helpful Grief Resources for Families and Individuals
Grief looks different for everyone, and there's no single right way to move through it. The resources below are here to help — whether you're looking for reading material, online support, or someone to talk to.
We've also included a list of local options for those who prefer in-person support close to home.
Local Grief Support Groups
Grief Support (evening group)
Wellsprings Lutheran Hospice
Meet 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
Contact: Jane Oliver 652-4663
Tea @ 5 (widows’ group)
Silver Creek Apartment Complex Clubhouse
11886 Silver Creek Dr. Birch Run
Contact: Luann Periard 989-624-5103
A & D Monthly Grief Support (2 groups)
1st Wed @ 3pm or 3rd Wed @ 6pm
A&D Hospice 3375 Carver St, Saginaw
Contact: Laura Ruhle 800-884-3335
VNA’S Grief Program - call for offerings
Cartwright Center 3443 Hospital Road
Contact VNA 989-799-6020/989-583-6035
Survivors of Suicide
Meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7pm
State Street United Methodis
3617 Mackinaw at State
Contact: Barb 989-781-5260
Intro to Spousal Loss (6 week series)
Covenant 5400 N. Mackinaw-3rd floor-room B
6 consecutive Thursdays at 10am
Contact: Gerry 989-583-5267 or Alison 989-583-5268
Saginaw Diocese Grief Recovery
Diocese of Saginaw: Parish Clusters
Contact: Family Ministry office @ 989-797-6660
Grief Support for Caregivers
Southern Care Hospice 6272 State Street
Meet on 3rd Thursdays at 6pm
Contact: Donald K at 989-790-7533
Living On: grief support & education
Hospice of Michigan –Fashion Square Blvd
Meet on 3rd Friday’s at 10:30am
Contact: Glen “Bill” Evans at 989-790-4179
Grace Hospice - 6 week adult grief series
VPA building 1484 Straits Dr (Mackinaw at I-10)
Contact: Jennifer Shobe 989-686-9866
Adult Grief Support - Standish
St. Mary’s of MI Hospital
1st and 3rd Monday at 6pm
Call 989-846-3441
Jacob’s Ladder (loss of any age child)
For parents and families
In His Presence Church 4521 Monitor Road
Meet 2nd Tuesday at 6:30pm
Contact: Cindy 989-686-5704 or Debi 989-239-8963
Grief Recovery Series
6 session series in parishes
Contact: Family Ministry Office
989-797-6660
Precious Reflections - infant/pregnancy loss
Bay Medical Center:
Message line: 989-894-3015
Grief Share
Weekly on Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Hopevale Church Saginaw Campus
4873 N. Center Rd. Saginaw
Grief Share - 13 week series-2 times a year
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church 140 Churchgrove
Contact: Pastor Joel Kaiser
989-652-6141
Stephen Ministry - St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
Christ-centered care and support
Contact: Pastor Bradley Hubbard
989-652-6141
