ONGOING GROUPS
New Hope has a variety of ongoing loss-specific peer support groups to help you in your grief journey. These groups provide support and a safe space to talk about your grief and the challenges you face with others who have experienced a similar loss. There is no cost or pre-registration required to attend any of the ongoing groups, but all new participants must complete a First Time Participant Form. Virtual participants, please Click Here to complete the First Time Participant Form. If you are joining a group in-person, you can complete this online form or a paper copy at the group.
First Steps: First Steps provides those who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place to share their story, understand more about grief, and learn about the grief support programs and resources that New Hope offers. This one-time scheduled meeting provides an opportunity to connect with a peer support facilitator that is similar in age and has experienced a similar type of loss.
Please contact the New Hope office at (248) 348-0115 or at griefhelp@newhopecenter.net if you would like to set up a First Steps support meeting.
Navigating through grief after the death of a spouse is incredibly difficult, but you don’t have to go through the process alone. Starting Again is a peer-led grief support program for widows and widowers. We provide a forum where people can share their experiences with others who have gone through a similar loss. Discussions include dealing with grief issues, learning coping skills, and searching for answers together. Our goal is to help each person find hope, healing, and new beginnings in life.
Following a brief introduction, the Starting Again Groups break into 3 groups:
EARLY GRIEF: This group is for people who are in the early stages of their grief journey. In this group you are given an opportunity to tell your story, talk about your loved one and deal with early grief issues. People may express the overwhelming feelings that accompany loss: hopelessness, anger, guilt feelings and perhaps wondering “why me?” You should remain in the group for as long as you need to discuss grief issues that are focused on your loved one and his/her absence.
TRANSITIONS: This group is for people who have dealt with the overwhelming feelings that accompany loss and have learned how to deal with the pain. They are at a place of accepting that their life has drastically changed, but it is not over. The focus in this group is on the griever, not their spouse. You discuss topics that help you in transitioning from “We” to “Me”. One of the goals of this group is to learn how to adjust to this new way of life and let go of the past.
MOVING FORWARD: This group is for people who have accepted that their life has drastically changed, and they are ready to determine where they fit in the world. The focus in this group is on finding new beginnings, exploring new opportunities, setting goals, discovering how to meet new people, and establishing social connections which may include discussing dating and finding a new partner.
LOCATIONS:
Howell –
Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Howell First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower Street, Howell, MI 48843
Farmington Hills –
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Northville –
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
Dearborn –
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 North Brady, Dearborn, MI 48124
Waterville, Ohio –
Date: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Time: 10:00am
Location: Waterville United Methodist Church, 7115 Waterville-Monclova Road, Waterville, OH 43566
Starting Again 55 and Under –
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: New Hope Office, 133 W. Main Street, Suite,113, Northville, MI 48167
Navigating through grief after the death of a spouse is incredibly difficult, but you do not have to go through that process alone. The men’s group is a support program for men of all ages who have lost their spouse, whether early in grief, or years removed from their loss.
Date: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Navigating through grief after the death of a spouse is incredibly difficult, but you do not have to go through that process alone. A support program for women of all ages who have lost their husbands, whether early in grief, or years removed from their loss.
Date: Every Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Virtually
Zoom Link
Parents of Hope
Navigating through grief after the death of a child is incredibly difficult, but you do not have to go through that process alone. As a peer support group, we want to give you a safe space to talk about your grief with others who have experienced a similar loss and help support you through the unique challenges you may be facing.
Brighton –
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI 48114
Northville –
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:30pm
Location: New Hope Office, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167
Infant Loss
Navigating through grief after the death of a child is incredibly difficult, but you don’t have to go through that process alone. This group is designed to provide support for those that have experienced the loss of an infant (child age 2 years or younger or have experienced a miscarriage). As a peer support group, we want to give you a safe space to talk about your grief with others who have experienced a similar loss and support you through the unique challenges you may be facing.
Date: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: New Hope Office, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 4816
Navigating through grief after a suicide is incredibly difficult, but you do not have to go through that process alone. We want to give you a safe space to talk about your grief and some of the unique challenges you may be facing
Date: Every Wednesday of the Month
Time: 5:00pm
Location: New Hope Office, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167 and Virtually
Zoom Link
Navigating through grief after a loss due to substance use is incredibly difficult, but you do not have to go through that process alone. We want to give you a safe space to talk about your grief and some of the unique challenges you may be facing.
Date: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: New Hope Office, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167 and Virtually
Zoom Link
Family Friday – Part of our Circles of Hope program which provides a family-centered approach to grief support by investing in children, supporting parents, and strengthening the family. Throughout the year, we offer this monthly family-based program. Dinner is provided, along with break-out sessions, discussions, and activities to provide tools to help navigate the grief journey. We offer a unique theme, and activity each month. Ages: 4-14
Circles of Hope, Day to Play Event – Part of our Circles of Hope program, this special activity gives children the opportunity to connect and share with other children who have lost a loved one, while enjoying the day off from school. Ages: 4-14
Teen Group – Part of our Circles of Hope program. Teen group is an 8-week session support group designed for teens that are grieving the death of a loved one. This program will help teens better understand their grief, provide a safe space for them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, and provide them with healthy coping skills, and the tools they will need to help them navigate their grief journey. Ages: 13-18
Additional information can be found on our Workshops & Seminars page.
Navigating grief as a young adult can be incredibly difficult. The needs of individuals ages 18-30 are unique from both youth and adults. This young adult group is geared to help you connect with others your age who understand life circumstances as a young adult
Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Virtually
Zoom Link
Support for Loss of Parent, Family, and Friends:
Navigating through grief can be incredibly difficult- no matter who you have lost, you do not have to go through dealing with the loss alone. Support for Loss of Parent, Family, and Friends is a peer support group for those who have lost a parent, friend, significant other, or other loss. This group is open to adults of any age who have experienced a loss.
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Virtually
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