Support & Education Groups

Many grieving people take comfort and feel supported by joining a bereavement group. Hospice of the Bluegrass offers a number of support groups through out the year. The groups offered at each office are listed below. If a support group does not meet your needs, please contact us to arrange for an individual appointment.

Lexington Office

For additional information or to register for a group please call (859) 277-2700

Most events require pre-registration, and are held at the Center for Grief and Education, 2312 Alexandria Drive, unless otherwise noted.

  • Monthly: Survivors of Suicide. First and third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-7:30pm, for adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. Contact: Martin Weinstock
  • Monthly: Grief 101. First Wednesday of the month, 5:30–7:00pm, a monthly drop in class for the newly bereaved. Contact: Martin Weinstock
  • January 23 - February 27: Grief Support Group: Mondays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., a six-week support group for those who have experienced the loss of any significant person in their life. To register, call: (859) 277-2700.
  • January 26 - February 23: Spouse Loss Support Group: Thursdays, 12-1:30 p.m., a five-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or someone significant. To register, call: (859) 277-2700.
  • February 8 - March 7: SIDS & Infant Loss Support Group: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., a five-week support group for those who have experienced the loss of an infant. For more information or to register, call: (859) 277-2700.
  • February 16 - March 22: Creative Coping Grief Group: Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., a six-week support group to explore grief through music, holiday traditions, self care and other cultures. Please RSVP by February 14, 2012 to: (859) 277-2700.
  • School groups: as requested by Fayette County Schools.

Community Groups meeting at the Bluegrass Center for Grief in Fayette County:

  • Compassionate Friends - A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. Meets on the 1st Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm. Contact Suzie McDonald (859) 296-9116 or Janie Fields at (859) 881-1991. For more information about the local chapter of Compassionate Friends, visit their website or write to P.O. Box 647 Nicholasville, KY 40340.
  • Perinatal Loss Grief Group - A group for parents who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Contact Debbie Mueller at 260-6904.
  • Heart to Heart - A peer led group for those who have attended a spouse loss group. Meets the last Tuesday each month from 6:30-8:00pm

Jessamine Office

Bereavement groups and presentations are available upon request. For more information on groups offered at our Jessamine County office, call 859-887-2696.

  • Monthly: Grief 101. First Wednesday of the month,1:00-2:30pm. A monthly drop-in class for the newly bereaved, at the Jessamine County Office. Contact: Tiffany Estepp-Hurst
  • School Groups: as requested by Jessamine County Schools.

Frankfort Office

These groups are open to anyone in the community. For more information, call 502-223-1744 or 1-800-926-1302.

The Frankfort Office is now located on Teton Trail.
In case of inclement weather, please contact the Frankfort Office to confirm scheduled event.

  • General Grief Support Group for Adults
    2nd Tuesday of the month
    6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
    Woodford County Library
    115 North Main Street, Versailles
    Contact Peggy J. Williams, CSW at 223-1744
  • General Grief Support Group for Adults
    4th Thursday of the month
    3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
    Frankfort Office
    643 Teton Trail, Frankfort
    Contact Peggy J. Williams, CSW at 223-1744
  • Spouse Loss Support Group for Adults
    3rd Monday of the month
    5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Frankfort Office
    643 Teton Trail, Frankfort
    Contact Peggy J. Williams, CSW at 223-1744
  • Parent Loss Support Group for Adults
    4th Tuesday of the month
    5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Frankfort Office
    643 Teton Trail, Frankfort
    Contact Melinda Simpson, LCSW at 223-1744
  • Grief 101 for Adults
    A drop-in class covering topics including normal grief responses, impact of grief on the family & self care while grieving
    1st Thursday of the month
    5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Frankfort Office
    643 Teton Trail, Frankfort
    Contact Melinda Simpson, LCSW at 223-1744
  • Book Discussion for Adults
    Read Ordinary People by Judith Guest and come prepared to discuss the book
    Thursday, January 19
    5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Frankfort Office
    643 Teton Trail, Frankfort
    Contact Melinda Simpson, LCSW at 223-1744
  • Caregiver Support Group
    2nd Thursday of the month
    5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Franklin County Senior Citizens Center
    202 Medical Heights Drive, Frankfort
    Call Susan Johnson, LCSW at 223-1744

Cynthiana Office

  • January 26 - February 23: Spouse Loss Support Group: Thursdays, 3 p.m., Scott County Public Library: A five-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or someone significant. Contact Martha Clay, LCSW at (859) 234-6462.
  • February 25: Memory Hearts Group: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hospice of the Bluegrass - Cynthiana Office. Please bring a shirt/material of deceased loved one that you can cut into a heart pillow. *Sewing help will be provided. Open to the community. RSVP by February 15, 2012. Contact: Mary McKenzie, ACSW at (859) 234-6462.
  • February 24 - March 23: Winter Tea Group: Fridays, 12 p.m., Hospice of the Bluegrass - Cynthiana Office, a high-noon tea time to allow the opportunity to visit with others grieving loss and change in their lives. Open to the community. Feel free to bring your lunch. Contact: Mary McKenzie, ACSW at (859) 234-6462.

Northern Kentucky Office

Contact MICHELLE WILLIAMS 800-200-5408 or
859-441-6332 for more information on programs in our Northern Kentucky Office

Most events require pre-registration and are held at the Hospice of the Bluegrass- Northern Kentucky Office, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY, unless otherwise noted.

  • January - March: Expressions Through Art: Tuesdays 2-3 p.m., a four-week school based workshop for children ages 5-12 grieving the loss of a loved one. To schedule a workshop at your school, contact Marshae Amarante, LPAD, ATR-BC.
  • February 6 - April 9: Spouse Loss Support Group: Mondays: Bi-weekly, 6-7:30 p.m. A six-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or someone significant. Contact Marshae Amarante, LPAD, ATR-BC.
  • March 15 & March 29: C.R.E.A.T.E. Teen Support Program: Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A support program for teens, ages 13 to 18, dealing with the death of a parent. The program is designed to offer peer support, acceptance, and understanding to foster coping and healing. Dinner provided. Contact Marshae Amarante, LPAD, ATR-BC.

Hazard Office

For information on support groups in our Hazard Office, please call (606) 439-2111 or (800) 560-1101.

  • Weekly: Grief 101: Each Monday, 1-2:30p.m., Hazard Hospice Office. A drop-in class for the newly bereaved. Counselors will be available to answer questions and provide information on how to better understand the grief process. Contact: Susan Houston, LCSW or Abbie Latimer, CSW

Harlan Office

For information on support groups in our Harlan Office, please call Janet Nantz at (606) 573-6111 or (800) 371-6112

  • January 19 - February 23: General Grief Loss Group: Thursdays 6-7 p.m., Harlan County Public Library - Evarts Branch. A support group for those who have experienced the loss of any significant person in their life.
  • Monthly: Grief 101: Third Tuesday of each month, 6-7 p.m., Bell County Public Library - Pineville, Kentucky. A monthly drop-in class for the newly bereaved. Please contact Janet Nantz, MA at (606) 573-6111.

Corbin

For information on support groups in our Corbin Office, please call (606) 523-3090 or (877) 807-3011.

  • January 30: Understanding Grief: Monday, 6-7 p.m. A one time group education on grief and healthy coping skills. Must be 18 or older. Please contact: Monica Mefford, CSW at (606) 523-3090.
  • February 6 - February 27: Spouse Loss Support Group: Mondays, 6-7 p.m., a four-week support group for anyone grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other, grief education and health coping education. Please contact: Monica Mefford, CSW at (606) 523-3090.

Pikeville

For information on support groups in our Pikeville Office, please call 606-437-3700 or 877-807-3054. Please contact DeLora Holbrook MSW, at the Pikeville Office for current groups and classes.

  • March 6 - April 10: General Grief Support Group: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Location TBD. A six-week support group for those who have experienced the loss of any significant person in their life. Contact Ingrid Hunt, CSW, ACHP-SW.