| This is a list of children’s support groups and children’s grief support groups in Milwaukee County. Due to frequent changes in dates, times and locations of the groups, please call the number listed before attending to verify that the information is current. |
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| “The Young Adult Oncology Group” - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin |
- A group of young adult survivors who have received or currently are receiving treatment. Their mission is to provide survivorship support, education, and resources for young adult cancer survivors in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
- Meets on a monthly basis for social and educational events and some of the members also participate in a mentoring program.
- Group is available to anyone between 18 and 30 years of age, on or off cancer treatment, and interested in becoming part of a support community.
- Group meetings are held the second Tuesday of most months from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Contact Kristin Bingen, PhD at 414-456-4148 or by email kbingen@mcw.edu for next meeting information. Children’s Grief Support Groups
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| “Margaret Ann’s Place” – Group for Grieving Children |
- Support group for children ages 3 to 18 and their parents/caregivers who are grieving the death of a parent/caregiver or sibling.
- Meets two times per month at 5:45 p.m. (encouraged to meet at this time to share a family dinner.)
- Family Life Center
5880 South Howell Avenue
Milwaukee
414-559-0888.
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| “Kyle’s Korner” |
- Offers grief support/education groups for children, teens and families. Also offers a bereavement resource and respite center and grief day camp in summer.
- Meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7106 West North Avenue
Wauwatosa 53213
- Contact Mary Monteiro, Director at 414-777-1585 for more information.
www.kyleskorner.org/Content/
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| “My Good Mourning Place” |
- Offers groups for children and teens ages 3 to 19 and family groups.
- 4005 West Oklahoma Avenue|
Milwaukee, 53215
- Call 414-643-5678 for more information.
- www.mygoodmourningplace.org
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| “Camp Heartland” |
- 1845 North Farwell Avenue Suite 310
Milwaukee, 53202
- Call 414-272-1118 or 800-724-hope for more information.
- www.campheartland.org
- Camps also located in Willow River, MN and California. Will fly children.
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| “Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin” |
- Bereavement Services/Family Services
- 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue
Wauwatosa, 53226
- Call 414-266-2995 for more information.
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