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We’re Here to Support You as You Grieve
You are not alone as you navigate the loss of someone you love.
Grief Counseling Resources to Support You in Your Journey
Grief is a natural and normal response to the loss of someone special in our lives. It is not something to overcome, but a journey to navigate. An important part of this journey involves adjusting to the changes in your life that come with the loss of someone you love.
Grief support is an important part of the services Harbor Hospice offers to its families and our community. We recognize the profound impact of loss and understand that the journey is unique for each individual. Our skilled and compassionate team is here to support you and your family as you navigate your grief, offering guidance every step of the way.
Helpful resources we offer include:
- Grief support services are provided by licensed grief counselors and specially trained volunteers. Services are free of charge to anyone in the community and include supportive phone calls, education, special events, individual and family counseling, and support groups.
- Free grief support groups for adults are offered regularly with support from the Harbor Hospice Foundation.
- Our lending library, located at the Bob and Merle Scolnik Healing Center, provides a variety of books on grief topics such as helping children cope, widow/widower concerns, and issues regarding the loss of a parent. See our complete list of recommended literature.
For our complete list of online grief support resources, download our list of helpful links.
Grief Support Groups
Grief support is an important part of the services we offer to families and our community. Our in-person grief support groups at the Bob and Merle Scolnik Healing Center are free of charge to anyone 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.
Camp Courage
This life-changing overnight camp experience provides children ages 6-14 years old struggling with grief a place to play and laugh and cry. It offers a supportive atmosphere and activities that help prompt conversations so campers can talk openly about the person they loved and lost, and where they can get answers about their complicated and very normal feelings.
Grief Support FAQs
We understand that the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. We are here to answer your most frequently asked questions about the grief support services available through Harbor Hospice Grief Support. Find out why having grief support is important, how to access our services, resources available for children, and more.
Grief Support Resources
At the Scolnik Healing Center, we offer resources to support children and adults as they grieve the loss of a loved one. Because grief is a journey, and you are not alone. We are just a phone call away if you have any questions or would like more information.
Paying for Grief Support
All our grief support services are free of charge through the Harbor Hospice Foundation and available to anyone in our service area at our Scolnik Healing Center in downtown Muskegon at 1050 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441.
Your loss matters. Grief has no time limit, and many find that reaching out for support when they are walking through a difficult time can increase a sense of well-being and strength. Call us anytime at 231.728.3442.
A Healing Journey
After Lisa experienced multiple losses, and initially tried to navigate the journey alone, she sought grief counseling at Harbor Hospice.