(All have no charge and are for any adult unless otherwise noted)
Updated: November 18, 2008
Alexander
Griffin Leggett Grief Support Meetings
For parents and grandparents who have had a child or grandchild die
Meets first Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Griffin Leggett Forest Hills
10200 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR 72002
501-455-1067
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Batesville
Compassionate Friends
For parents who have had a child die
Call (toll-free) 1-877-969-0010 for meeting location and times
www.compassionatefriends.org
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Bella Vista
Community Church
Meets first and third Thursday of every month, 3:30 p.m.
75 E. Lancashire
Bella Vista, AR
479-855-1126
Highlands United Methodist
13 week series
371 Glasgow Road
Bella Vista, AR
479-855-2277
St. Bernard’s
Meets first and third Wednesday of every month, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
1 St. Bernard’s Lane
Bella Vista, AR
479-855-9069
United Lutheran Church
Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., 13 week series
100 Cooper Road
Bella Vista, AR
479-8786-6858
Benton
Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice
Meets fourth Tuesday of every month, 11:00 a.m.
Lunch provided with reservation
#1 Medical Park Dr.
Benton, AR 72015
Contact: Gail Nickerson, 501-776-6277
THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually)
Support group for widowed men and women
Contact: Pat Green, 501-316-0501
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Berryville
Carroll Bereavement Workshop
Eight-week program offered in the spring and fall of each year
Carroll Regional Medical Center
214 Carter
Berryville, AR 72616
479-423-5255
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Camden
MISS Foundation support group for bereaved parents
Third Tuesday of each month
Hillside Baptist Church
32 Columbia Ave
Camden, AR
7:00 p.m.
Contact: Karen Loomis
karen.loomis@missfoundation.org
870-836-5234
870-807-0382
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Conway
Griffin Leggett Grief Support Meetings
Meets fourth Thursday every month, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Griffin Leggett Funeral Home
1751 Dave Ward Dr.
Conway, AR 72032
501-327-5000
Hospice Home Care
Meets first and last Tuesday of every month, 5:15 p.m.
821A North Creek Drive
Conway, AR 72034
501-336-9172 or 1-800-479-8233
Life After Loss
Five week program meeting one time a week (usually in the evening)
Offered by the American Cancer Society—Mid South Division
Locations and times vary—call for schedule
501-336-9172
1-800-227-2345
Transitions Grief Support Group
Meets third Tuesday of every month at noon
Arkansas Hospice
1014 Markham, Suite 1
Conway, AR
Contact: Carol Fitch, 501-328-5400
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Dumas
Compassionate Friends
For parents who have had a child die
Contact: Hattie Watts, 870-382-4375 (Ms. Watts is hearing impaired, and her
phone number is her fax
number--she utilizes the relay network)
www.compassionatefriends.org
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Fayetteville
Washington Regional Hospice
Meets every other Tuesday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Fayetteville, AR
479-713-7385
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Fort Smith
Bereaved Parents of the USA—Western Arkansas Chapter
Meets third Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m.
For parents who have had a child die of any age
Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
3324 South M Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Contact: Toni Holohan, 479-474-9773 or 479-420-9634
www.bereavedparentsusa.org
Compassionate Friends
For parents who have had a child die
Meets third Tuesday of every month, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Police Department Community Room
100 South 10th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Contact: Jan Anderson, 479-646-5827 or 479-783-1773, Prettyharley7@aol.com
Edwards Funeral Home
New group starts every 2 months and runs for 8 weeks. For ages 16 or older (do
not have to be a customer of Edwards Funeral Home). Group members must first
meet with Dr. Polinsky.
1609 Dodson Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72091
Facilitator: Dr. Terri Polinsky, 479-783-7931
479-782-8203
St. Edward Mercy Hospice Bereavement Support Group
Meets the last Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, corner of Waldron and Free Ferry.
Led by Todd Decker and Kaye Pryor.
For more information, call Todd at 479-314-1174.
Call for information on an evening group.
Tears of Hope: Infant Loss Support Group
A non-denominational support group for people dealing with losing a baby through
miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death
Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Eastside Baptist Church
2710 Massard Road
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-452-1481
Contacts: Suzanne Easley, 479-452-2710, suzeasley@juno.com
Robbie Lewis, 479-649-8311, rlewis@mynewroads.com
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Harrison
Hospice of the Hills
Meets every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
825 N. Spring
Harrison, AR 72601
479-365-2100
1-800-368-7408
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Heber Springs
HUGS (Heber’s Unique Grief Support)
For parents who have had a child die.
Meets first Monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
First Methodist Church—Fellowship Hall
11 Pine St.
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Contact: Chuck and Dianne Case, 501-362-5970
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Hot Springs
AARP Widowed Person Service Program
Bereavement Support Group
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
Anyone who has had a significant loss is invited to attend
329 Mill Wood Rd.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Contact: J.W. Childs, 501-623-2364
Bereaved Parents of the USA—South Central/Hot Springs Chapter
Meets first Tuesday of every month, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
For parents who have had a child die of any age
Church at Crossgate Center
3100 E. Grand Ave.
Hot Springs, AR
Contact: Ray & Linda Bates, 501-939-2275, lynngat@hotmail.com
Day by Day
Meets first Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
For parents who have had a child die of any age
National Park Medical Center, Ozark Room
1900 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Contact: Doris Mahaffey, 501-623-8861
Hospice Home Care
Meets second and third Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.
3634 Central Ave, Suite A
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-321-4014 or 1-800-479-0599
New Day Bereavement Group
Nine week program offered in early January, mid March and early September
St. Joseph’s Health Center
Hot Springs, AR
Contact: Sister Liz Koehler, 501-622-4113
Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide Victims
Meets third Saturday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
2350 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-321-0213
Transitions Grief Support Group
Meets fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.
Arkansas Hospice
628 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Contact: Sheila Williams, 501-318-9992
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Jonesboro
St. Bernard’s Hospice
Meets fourth Thursday of every month, 2:00 p.m.
2813 Forest Home Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-931-5055
1-888-STB-4555
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Little Rock
Baptist Health Hospice
Meets third Thursday of every month.
11900 Colonel Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
501-202-7474
Bereaved Parents of the USA—Central Arkansas Chapter
Meets third Monday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
For parents who have had a child die of any age.
First Church of the Nazarene, Fellowship Hall
1200 N. Mississippi
Little Rock, AR 72207
501-944-9007
BereavedParentAC@aol.com
www.bpusathecentralarkansaschapter.org
www.bereavedparentsusa.org
Central Arkansas Survivors of Suicide
Meets second Thursday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
For those who have lost a family member or friend to suicide
Baptist Health Medical Center (Gilbreath Conference Center)
Room adjacent to cafeteria (look for room number on monitors in lobby)
Contact: Sherry Ferguson, 501-791-3637 or Suzy Patton, 501-225-0190
Good Grief Support Group
For caregivers of those who have died with Alzheimer’s Disease
Meets fourth Wednesday of every month, 2:00 p.m.
10411 W. Markham, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Priscilla Pittman, 501-224-0021
www.alzark.org
Good Mourning Grief Support Groups for Children and Parents
Eight-week program for children Pre-K through high school offered
in the spring and fall of each year
Optional group for parents and caregivers of participants
Center for Good Mourning
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
East Campus
1621 W. 10th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
www.goodmourningcenter.org
Contact: Greg Adams, 501-364-7000, goodmourning@archildrens.org
GriefShare
Thirteen week program offered twice a year, usually Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Fellowship Bible Church
12601 Hinson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
501-224-7171
Griffin Leggett Grief Support Meetings
Meets second Tuesday of every month, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home
5800 W. 12th St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-661-9111
Hospice Home Care
Meets Thursdays, 5:00 -6:00 p.m.
Little Rock Inpatient Care Center
2200 South Bowman Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-221-3338 or 1-800-479-4478
Journey
For bereaved parents with a perinatal death--from conception to 28 days after
birth
Meets second Sunday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
St. Vincent Doctors Hospital
6101 St. Vincent Circle
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact: Lynette Spruiell, 501-552-6499
Note: There are also free burial services provided monthly for perinatal deaths
of less than 20 weeks gestation.
Kaleidoscope Grief Center Children’s Bereavement Programs. For ages 5-18.
Kids Can Cope Grief Sessions
Please call for meeting times and location
501-978-5437 or 1-877-357-5437
New children are always welcomed.
www.kaleidoscopekids.org
Life After Loss
Five
week program meeting on Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Call for schedule of programs
American
Cancer Society—Mid South Division
901
N. University
Little
Rock, AR 72203
1-800-227-2345
or 501-603-5202
Contact: Dotti
Robinette
Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide Victims
Meets on second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas Farm Sales Building
916 Garland St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Contact: Rhonda Henshaw, 501-851-6295, 501-258-5793, 1-888-816-POMC (7662) National
SHARE
Meets fourth Thursday of each month (except Nov. and Dec.), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
For losses of miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, and ectopic pregnancy
Baptist Health Medical Center
9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-202-1717
1-800-455-7760
The Recovery Room
Meets monthly - call for meeting schedule
For pregnancy and newborn losses
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Shorey Building, 5th floor
Little Rock, AR
1-866-273-3835
Transitions Grief Support Group
Meets first and third Sunday of every month, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
A community service of Arkansas Hospice
Arkansas Hospice
5600 West 12th St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Contact: Barbara Ross, 501-748-3390
Walking the Mourner's Path
Call St. Margaret's Episcopal Church for schedule
Eight weekly sessions with a sliding scale fee for participation
Has significant religious content
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
20900 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72223
501-821-1311
www.stmargaretschurch.org
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Lowell
GriefShare
Thirteen week program usually offered in the spring and fall of each year
Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas
208 East Pleasant Grove Road
Lowell, AR 72745
Contact: Barbara Herring, 479-659-3633
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Magnet Cove
Grief Support Group
Meets second and fourth Sunday of every month, 5:00 p.m.
Magnet Cove United Methodist Church
Contacts: Tammy Whitten, 501-332-8580 or Holly Garrett Miller, 501-844-4858
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Magnolia
Life After Loss
Five week program meeting one time a week (usually in the evening)
Offered by the American Cancer Society—Mid South Division
Locations and times vary—call for schedule
870-235-3798
1-800-227-2345
Memphis, Tennessee
Compassionate Friends
For
parents who have had a child die
Call
(toll-free) 1-877-969-0010 for meeting location and times
www.compassionatefriends.org
Life Tapestry
Quarterly 6 week group, need reservation (call for specific dates)
Beyond Life Tapestry
Ongoing group for those who have completed Life Tapestry
Meets third Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. (no reservation needed)
Wings Cancer Foundation, West Clinic
100 N. Humphrey
Memphis, TN 38120
901-683-0055, ext. 1159
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Monticello
Hospice Home Care
Meets second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 5:00 p.m.
455 W. Gaines St.
Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-9008 or 1-800-479-0756
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Mountain Home
Growing Through Grief
Meets Mondays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (tends to be spouse losses)
Meets Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (tends to be child losses)
Hospice of the Ozarks
701 Burnett
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-508-1771
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Meets second and fourth Thursdays of every month, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
312 W. North St.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-425-6071
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Murfreesboro
HHI Grief Support Group
Meets first Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
Pike County Health Unit
15 Caddo Drive
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Contact: Irene Chambers, 870-285-3154
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Nashville
THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually)
Support group for widowed men and women
Contact: Jean Norsworthy, 870-845-1097 or Donald Crawfis, 870-845-5772
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North Little Rock
Bereaved Parents of the USA—North of the River Chapter
Meets first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For parents who have had a child die of any age
Baptist Health Medical Center
Conference Room #1 or #2
3333 Springhill Dr.
North Little Rock, AR
Contact: Jim and Cindy Stricklin, 501-835-7633, jstricklin@comcast.net
Griffin Leggett Grief Support Meetings
Meets fourth Tuesdays of every month, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Griffin Leggett—Rest Hills
7724 Landers Road
North Little Rock, AR 72217
501-835-3515
Hospice Home Care
Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Gardner United Methodist Church
1723 Schaer
North Little Rock, AR
501-296-9043 or 501-374-9520
Widow and Widower Support Group
Meets second Thursday on every month, noon
Cost of lunch is $4.00
Parkhill Baptist Church
201 East C St.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-753-3413
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Paragould
Compassionate Friends
For parents who have had a child die
Call (toll-free) 1-877-969-0010 for meeting location and times
www.compassionatefriends.org
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Pine Bluff
Healing Hearts
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice
3920 Mulberry, Suite 200
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
870-541-7406
Hospice Home Care
Meets every Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.
3801 W. 28th Ave.
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
870-540-0727 or 1-888-479-7496
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Portia
Compassionate Friends of Lawrence County
For
parents who have had a child die
Call
(toll-free) 1-877-969-0010 for meeting location and times
www.compassionatefriends.org
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Rogers
Bereavement Class
Six week program offered three times a year
St. Mary’s Hospice
1001 West Walnut, Suite 3
Rogers, AR
479-936-2978
Grief Support Group
Meets third Tuesday of every month, 3:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Hospital
Classroom 3
Rogers, AR
479-936-2978
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Russellville
Humphrey Funeral Service
Meets third Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
2807 W. Main St.
Russellville, AR 72801
479-968-4411
Transitions Grief Support Group
Meets third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas Hospice
2405 E. Parkway Dr., Suite 3
Russellville, AR
Contact: Carol Fitch, 479-498-2050
Widowed Person Service Grief Support Group
Cosponsored with AARP and Senior Specialist
Meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Hughes Center
Corner of East Parkway and Knoxville Streets
Russellville, AR
479-229-1675 or 1-800-467-2171
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Searcy
Hospice Home Care
Meets first and third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m.
106 South Spring St.
Searcy, AR 72143
501-279-7955 or 1-800-479-8951
Survivors of Suicide
Meets first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Searcy Behavioral Health Care Clinic
3302 E. Moore St.
Searcy, AR 72143
501-268-4181
drrelliottfdn@hotmail.com
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Siloam Springs
Circle of Life Hospice Grief Support Group
Meets second Thursday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
325 E. Twin Springs
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-6111
Contact: Mary Ellen Boucher, 479-750-6632, 800-495-5511, mboucher@nwacircleoflife.org
Springdale
Circle of Life Hospice—Bereavement Support classes
Meets fourth Thursdays of the month, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in February, April, June, August, and October
Circle of Life Hospice
901 Jones Road
Springdale, AR 72764
Contact: Mary Ellen Boucher, 479-750-6632, 800-495-5511, mboucher@nwacircleoflife.org
Circle of Life Hospice—Newly Bereaved Group (up to 18 months since loss)
Meets first and third Mondays of every month, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Circle of Life Hospice Conference Room
901 Jones Road
Springdale, AR 72764
Contact: Mary Ellen Boucher, 479-750-6632, 800-495-5511, mboucher@nwacircleoflife.org
Circle of Life Hospice—“Moving On” Group (losses beyond 24 months)
Meets second and fourth Mondays of every month, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Circle of Life Hospice Conference Room
901 Jones Road
Springdale, AR 72764
Contact: Mary Ellen Boucher, 479-750-6632, 800-495-5511, mboucher@nwacircleoflife.org
Northwest Arkansas SHARE
For those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death
Meets second Thursday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Circle of Life Hospice
901 Jones Road
Springdale, AR 72762
479-305-8588
www.nwashare.org
Northwest Arkansas Survivors of Suicide
Jones Center for Families
922 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72765
Contact: NWA Crisis Center
(479) 756-1995
nwasosfac@yahoo.com
Online Support:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/nwasos/
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Springfield, Missouri
Lost and Found: A Place for Hope through Grieving
Ongoing support groups for children ages 3-19 and their parents or caregivers
1201 E. Walnut
Springfield, MO 65802
417-832-9423
www.lostandfoundozarks.com
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Texarkana
THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually)
Senior Citizens Center
Collins Memorial Building
300 Red Water Rd.
Wake Village, TX 75501
Support group for widowed men and women
Contact: Nita White, 903-832-1213 or Gordon Huddleston, 903-838-4808
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This resource list was compiled by the Center for Good Mourning.
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way, Slot 690
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-364-7000
goodmourning@archildrens.org
Any additions or revisions to the list would be appreciated.
For more information contact:
Greg Adams
501-364-7000
goodmourning@archildrens.org
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