Healing Through Sharing
Find comfort and healing through Harbor’s Grief Support Groups.
Our Grief Support Groups at the Bob and Merle Scolnik Healing Center
If you are grieving the loss of someone you love, you are not alone.
We offer in-person grief support groups free of charge to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss. Our support groups are led by licensed grief counselors who can help you develop coping skills and connect with others who are experiencing similar loss.
All grief support groups are held at our Bob and Merle Scolnik Healing Center unless otherwise noted. To join any of the groups listed below, please fill out our adult grief support group registration form, either online or by filling out the downloadable PDF, and someone from our grief support team will reach out to you.
Our Scolnik Healing Center provides a healing environment with kindness, compassion, understanding, and guidance for adults and children who are grieving the loss of someone or something important to them. We recognize everyone grieves differently, so we offer several ways we can provide support. For example, some individuals prefer to talk with a volunteer or counselor by phone. Others find the greatest help comes from individual counseling sessions. We also schedule group gatherings for those who gravitate to the healing that comes from sharing their thoughts with others who have experienced a similar loss.
Our counselors will meet with individuals at the Scolnik Healing Center in Muskegon or in a person’s home if they prefer. We also have helpful take-home reading materials for people who are most comfortable working on their grief alone.
General Grief Group
This six week group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss and is seeking support. We will use videos, handouts, and discussions to explore grief, discover coping strategies, and share our stories.
- Winter 2025 Group
- Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am
- January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
- Spring 2025 Group
- Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
Kids Coping with Grief
This one time session is open to kids ages 6-14 who have lost someone close. We will learn about grief and coping strategies, meet others, offer support, and realize we’re not alone.
- Winter 2025 Session
- 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Saturday, February 1
Grief Group for Moms
This six week group is open to moms or mother figures who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. We will provide a safe, supportive space to share our experiences, offer support, and grow together.
- Spring 2025 Group
- Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2
Cooking for One
This four week series is open to anyone who has recently lost a spouse or partner. Join Chef Char for a hands-on cooking workshop to learn how to adapt meals for one. After each session, grief counselors will guide discussions on coping with loss and managing grief. Classes will be held at St. Paul’s Church 1006 Third St., Muskegon, MI 49440.
- Spring 2025 Series
- Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
How to Register
To join any of our grief support groups, please fill out our adult grief support group registration form, either online or by downloading and filling out the PDF, and someone from our grief support team will reach out to you. You can also call us at 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559.
