A death in the family is, for most people, among the most serious events in their family history. The difficult changes -- emotional, spiritual, social and practical -- are not adjusted to "overnight." For most families, the funeral marks the end of a life and the beginning of a new life, adapting to the changes that loss and grief occasion.
Schrader-Howell recognizes the ongoing challenges of a death in the family and has always provided follow-up services to the bereaved among us. We serve as a referral agency to a variety of bereavement programs, from Widow-to-Widow groups, Bereaved Parents groups, Survivors of Suicide, Parents of Murdered Children, Compassionate Friends and others.
In concert with church, civic and health care groups, Schrader-Howell also provides regular programming for the newly bereaved as well as outreach programs for local schools, churches and civic organizations that want to educate and inform their members on the dynamics of grief, death and bereavement. Additionally, Schrader-Howell maintains a complete lending library of books, tapes, and videos for those interested in these topics.
There are a number of grief support groups in the local area to offer support and courage. We have listed a few of the local support groups with meeting times and places and more information below:
Angela Hospice
14100 Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI 48154
(734)464-7810 or (734)953-6012
Grief support groups meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm and 6:30pm. One-on-one counseling sessions are available.
Arbor Hospice
2366 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)662-5999 or (800)783-5764
They provide specialized support groups and grief support for teens and children, widowed men and women. They have special events, activities, and services. For meeting times and locations, call the Bereavement Center at the above number.
Henry Ford Hospice
9401 Haggerty Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)354-3372
They provide twice a month grief support meetings, in addition to "SandCastles," a grief support program for children and their families.
SandCastles Grief Support Program for Children and Families
1 Ford Place, 1B
Detroit, MI 48202
(313)874-6881
(SandCastles Program sites are located in Livonia, Southfield, Riverview, St. Clair Shores, Rochester, Detroit and Clinton Township)
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospice
806 Airport Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734)327-3400 or (888)884-6569
They provide a grief recovery series (five sessions, pre-registration is required). This series is dedicated to helping survivors adapt to their loss and to gain and develop new coping skills.
St. Michael Lutheran Church
7000 N. Sheldon
Canton, MI 48187
(734)459-3333
They provide a grief share-support group discussion program. You can receive information based on Biblical teachings about ways to heal after the loss of a loved one. They meet Sunday evenings from 5-7pm. You may call the church at the above number for more information.
New Hope - From Grief to New Hope
113 E. Dunlap
Northville, MI 48167
(248)348-0115
Grief is a journey that does not have to be taken alone. An 8-week seminar and support group for people who are grieving. Presented by New Hope Center for Grief Support and offered several times throughout the year in cities throughout southeastern Michigan.
New Hope also offers several age and loss specific ongoing grief support groups including:
- Circles of Hope - For young widows and widowers
- Fresh Start - For widows and widowers who are "empty nesters"
- Wayfarers - For widows and widowers who are retired
- Parents of Hope - For parents who have lost a child
- New Hope for KIDZ & Teens - For kids and teens between 3 & 18 who have lost a significant loved one
- Suicide loss group - For those who have lost a loved one to suicide
Each of these groups meets once or twice monthly. For details about any of these ongoing groups or for a schedule of our From Grief to New Hope series please check our website or call our office.
Specialized Support Groups Upon Request
· Survivors of Suicide
· Compassionate Friends
· Miscarriage, Newborn, or Early Infancy Death
· Homicidal Bereavement
