Grief Support in Sacramento

The Hospice Bereavement Program at Sutter Care at Home offers individual and group support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. All services are offered at no fee. To find grief support services that best meet your needs, please call our grief counselors at (916) 388-6215 or (916) 388-6255.

Adult Grief-Related Services

Evening Drop-in Grief Support Group - Midtown Sacramento

Ongoing group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Participants are welcome to attend as needed at any stage of their grief.

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, in midtown Sacramento.

Spouse/Partner Loss

Eight-week grief support group for adults grieving the death of a spouse or partner. Topics covered include acknowledging and understanding grief, expressing feelings, adjusting to role changes, developing supportive relationships, coping with stress, and navigating the holidays/anniversaries. Pre-enrollment required.

Parent Loss

This six-week grief support group provides an opportunity for adult men and women, who have experienced the death of a parent, to explore and gain understanding about the unique nature of this profound loss. Pre-enrollment required.

Child Loss

The loss of a child creates a heavy burden of grief for the family and friends. To help prepare for an expected loss or deal with the unexpected loss of a child—or other family member—Sutter Children's Center, Sacramento offers the resources of compassionate professionals who help each family member move through grieving in a personal way. Grief specialists can include members of the pastoral team, social workers, and Child Life Specialists, and incorporate therapy that is appropriate for the age and relationship of each person.

Children's Bereavement Art Group

This peer support group is for children and teens, ages 4-17 years old, grieving the death of a significant person in the last year. Art and creative activities are used to facilitate healthy self-expression and grief resolution. Children are placed in groups according to age, development and type of loss. 

Each group is facilitated by an art therapist with extensive background in childhood grief. The art therapist is assisted by trained volunteers.  The art therapist maintains regular phone contact with parents and guardians to discuss the child's progress in the group. A family night is held at the end of the program to which the child may invite family and friends to share the experiences of the group.

This 10-session group is held every other week over a five-month period, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. There is a waiting list. There is no charge for the group but donations are gladly accepted. Please call Peggy Gulshen at (916) 454-6555 for more information

Children's Bereavement Art Group Meeting Locations

Roseville Location
Phone: (916) 787-7174
Sutter Care at Home
3001 Lava Ridge Court
Suite 320/330 (3rd Floor)
Roseville, CA 95661

Sacramento Location
Phone: (916) 454-6555
Sutter Cancer Center
2800 L Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95816