Grief Support

This is a list of 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.
 
“Bereavement Support Group” – Jewish Community Center
  • Eight week sessions that meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
  • 6255 North Santa Monica Boulevard
    Whitefish Bay, 53217
  • Contact Melanie Wasserman, MSW or LCSW at 414-225-1379 for more information.
“Grief Support Meetings”- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • Second Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • San Camillo 10200 West Bluemound Road
    Milwaukee, 53226
  • Call 414-438-4420 to register
“Young Widow/Widower Support Group” – Kyle’s Corner
  • Peer grief support group and education group for young widows/widowers (ages 20-40). Do not need to have children. Individuals who also have lost a life partner without marriage are welcome.
  • Meets every other Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
    7106 West North Avenue
    Wauwatosa, 53213
  • Contact Mary Monteiro at 414-777-1585 for more information.
“Annie’s Connection” – Gilda’s Club
  • Support, comfort and resource for grieving family and friends who have lost loved ones in the young adult age group (generally 13 to 30 years.)
  • Meets the first Friday of every month at 3:00 p.m.
  • 4050 North Oakland Avenue
    Milwaukee, 53211
  • Call 414-962-6201 for more information.
“Bereavement Support Group” – Columbia St. Mary’s
  • Meets Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • 2020 East Newport Avenue
    Milwaukee, 53211
  • Call 414-961-3763 for more information.
“Grief Resource Center”
  • Drop in support groups for people of any age experiencing any type of loss. Also offers “closed” support groups which meet for a certain period of time and members are encouraged to attend each group. Groups include Children’s Group, Teen Group, Loss of A Spouse Group, Loss of A Parent Group, and Loss of A Child Group.
  • Meets Mondays from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  • 8949 North Deerbrook Trail
    Brown Deer, 53223
  • Call 414-586-8383 for more information.
“Grief Share” – Harwood Place Retirement Community
  • A Weekly support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
  • 8220 Harwood Avenue
    Wauwatosa, 53213
  • Contact Ruth Berg at 414-258-4555 ext 244 for more information.
“Living With Loss” – Gilda’s Club
  • Meets Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • 4050 North Oakland Avenue
    Milwaukee 53211
  • Contact Susan Mingesz at 414-962-8201 ext 101 for more information. “Grief/Bereavement Support Group” – Columbia St. Mary’s
  • Meets the second and fourth Wednesday’s of each month.
  • Contact the bereavement coordinator at 414-961-3763 for more specific information on meeting times and locations.
“Compassionate Friends”
  • A self-help organization offering friendship and support to parents and grandparents after the death of a child.
  • Oak Creek Community Center
    8580 South Howell Avenue
    Oak Creek, 53154
  • Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
  • Contact Rosemary Albrecht (414-764-5668) or Dee Robertson (414-764-3230)