Receive the Grief Support That You Deserve
Are you or is someone you know grieving the death of someone close? Caring Connections offers grief support groups that are eight weeks in length and offered quarterly at the University of Utah College of Nursing, various University of Utah Health Centers, and online.
The death of a close friend or family member is a powerful and emotional experience. It can shatter life as one used to know. Three elements that seem to assist in processing grief following the death of a family member or friend are: Gathering relevant information from a knowledgeable professional, talking to others about your loss, and listening to others who have had similar experiences.
Current Groups:
Caring Connections grief support groups are eight weeks long. We offer support groups quarterly at the University of Utah College of Nursing, various University of Utah Health Centers and Online. Our current Grief Groups are focused on:
- Adults grieving the death of a family member or friend
- Adults grieving the death of a child
- Adults grieving the death of a spouse or partner
- Adults grieving the death of a family member or friend to suicide
- Adults grieving the death of a family member or friend to an overdose
- Adults who have lost a family member or friend to COVID-19
Our bereavement support groups are led by health care professionals holding Masters or Doctoral degrees in Social Work or Psychiatric Nursing or Licensed Professional Counseling.
Registration is required.
Space is limited. We are currently experiencing a high number of requests for grief support groups. Some of our groups in the current cycle may be at capacity.
Please call 801-585-9522 if you are interested in registering for a support group, and we will get you registered as soon as a space is available.
Current Schedule:
Winter 2024 Distance Bereavement Support Groups - Online via Zoom
Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Wednesdays, January 10 to February 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (daytime group)
Loss of a Family Member or Friend
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Loss to Suicide
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Loss of a Child
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
COVID-19 Recovery Support Group
First and third Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Winter 2024 Distance Bereavement Support Groups - In Person (College of Nursing)
Loss to Overdose
Thursdays, January 18 to March 7 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Loss of a Family Member or Friend
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Loss to Suicide
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Registration and Fee Information:
Registration is required for all groups. Call 801-585-9522 to register.
There is a $50 fee for participation for Grief Support Groups, which includes participant materials. The COVID-19 Grief Support Group and COVID-19 Recovery Support Groups are free due to generous funding from the State of Utah Department of Human Services.
We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards.
Financial Support:
If there is a financial challenge associated with paying fees, please notify Caring Connections at 801-585-9522. Scholarships are available through the generous support of Larkin Mortuary.