PROGRAMS

We offer a range of support groups and services to meet your unique needs during the difficult period of coping with loss. Unless indicated, the groups meet at the Good Grief Center, at 1610 5th Street in Wenatchee, WA. Please call the Center at 662-6069 for further information about any of these programs or services.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Group

This group support is for parents and grandparents of children with Autism/Asbergers. Mary Lowe and Karen Keleman are co-facilitators.

It meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the King's Orchard Church of Christ, at 1610 Orchard Street.

Visit the Autism Support Group website

Cancer Loss Support Group

This new support group is for those who have lost a loved one to breast cancer or any type of cancer. The first meeting is Wednesday, August 1st. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 6:30pm at the Good Grief Center. Sponsored by Wellness Place and Safeway.

Children's Grief Night

This program provides a safe, caring environment for children and their families who are coping with the death of a family member. Trained volunteers assist.

It meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

How do I know when my child is grieving?

Crisis Response Team

A roster of trained volunteers who respond when requested to schools, businesses and individual groups for a variety of grief issues.

Friends & Families of Victims of Violent Crimes

Led by Jim Huffman, this group supports people who are dealing with the aftermath of violent crime.

It meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

GriefCare

A drop-in support group at the Good Grief Center.

It meets at 7 p.m. the 1st Monday of every month. Paul George is the facilitator.

Grief Listeners

One-on-one listening and support.

Available every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Please call for an appointment.

Suicide Survivors Group

Led by Randy Peterson, this group supports people who are dealing with the aftermath of a suicide.

It meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7 pm.

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Widowed Support Group

This program covers a wide variety of subjects in the 12 week session. Each evening has a specific subject ranging from understanding grief to the practical issues of financial, legal and insurance.
A new 12 week session starts Thursday February 7th. Please call the Good Grief Center office, 662-6069 for information and registration. Space is limited. Available to widows and widowers. *$30.00 materials fee.

Other Resources

The Good Grief Center maintains a library of useful books, publications and videos at the center.

Central Washington Hospital also has a library which is open to the general public. It is located in the hospital basement. Contact Susan Marshall, MLS, at (509) 662-1511 x2446 for further information.

For more information about programs, email linda.kearny@goodgriefcenter.org

Program Schedule Calendar

week	Monday	Tuesday	Wed.	Thursday	Fri.
1	GriefCare 7 p.m.	Grief Listeners 1:30 p.m.- by appt. GGC board meeting 5:30 pm	Cancer Loss 6:30 p.m.	Widowed Support
2	Suicide Survivors Group 7 p.m.	Grief Listeners 1:30 p.m.- by appt. Children's Night Group 6:30 p.m.	Friends & Families- Victims of Violent Crimes 7 p.m.
3	Autism 6:30 p.m.	Grief Listeners 1:30 p.m.- by appt.	Cancer Loss 6:30 p.m.
4	Suicide Survivors Group 7 p.m.	Grief Listeners 1:30 p.m.- appt. Children's Night Group 6:30 p.m.