Connection & Shared Experiences

Yes, many of our key monthly support groups are offered at no cost to participants, thanks to community donations and grant funding.

Yes. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to attend our support groups. These groups are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for adults to share their experiences and connect with others who are navigating similar losses.

At this time, all support groups meet in person at the Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center.

You are welcome to join a support group whenever you feel ready, regardless of how recently the death occurred. Some individuals seek support soon after their loss, while others may join months or even years later. Grief has no timeline, and our groups are here to support you whenever you feel ready to connect with others who understand.

To join a support group, please click the Register button for the specific group you would like to attend. After you register, a member of our team will follow up with additional information and the next steps to complete your registration and group consent forms.

Each group is facilitated by a trained grief professional who helps guide the conversation in a safe and respectful environment. Meetings may include open discussion, sharing experiences, and sometimes reflective activities or prompts to help participants process their grief.

Group sizes are intentionally kept small to create a safe and supportive environment. Most groups typically include about 6–10 participants, allowing everyone the opportunity to share if they wish while still feeling comfortable and heard.

No. You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels most comfortable for you. While it can be helpful to express your thoughts and feelings as part of the grieving process, you will never be pressured to speak. Some people share openly, while others prefer to listen. Both are completely acceptable.

While consistent attendance is encouraged to help build trust and connection within the group, we understand that life happens. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you are welcome to return to the group when you are able.

In many cases, yes. Some individuals find it helpful to participate in more than one group depending on their needs and availability. Our team can help guide you toward the groups that may be most beneficial.

No. You do not need to be a counseling client at the Richard Lambert Foundation to participate in our support groups. Groups are open to the community.

Yes. We ask all participants to respect the privacy of others by keeping what is shared in the group confidential. This helps create a safe space where everyone can speak openly.

All participants are required to register online to ensure we have adequate space and materials for everyone attending. If you would like to bring a guest, they must also complete the online registration. Each registered participant must provide a separate email address when signing up.

To help maintain a safe and trusting environment for all participants, we ask that guests attending the group have experienced a similar type of loss, as many of our groups are structured around shared loss experiences. This helps preserve the sense of understanding, privacy, and trust within the group.

Experiencing strong emotions during a grief group is completely normal. Grief can bring waves of feelings, and sometimes we all need gentle reminders that expressing our emotions is healthy and that we are in a safe and supportive space to do so. Our facilitators are there to help guide and support participants through these moments, and you are always welcome to take a break if you need one. Your grief has a space here.