St. Mary’s Grief Support seeks to help our parishioners with the wide range of circumstances which may cause them sadness or distress. So that we may best connect you with appropriate support and resources, please call
Jane Najour, Director of Pastoral Care at St. Mary’s at 354-3726 ext 121.
Seasons of Hope A Faith-based bereavement discussin group for those who have lost a loved one. It offers attendees:
A place to share their feelings of grief openly
Support from others eperiencing the same path toward healing.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
The Centre for Living with Dying 3490 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-553-6950
http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/all/living.html
Provides individual and small group grief support for adults, children,and families experiencing the death of a loved one or a life-threatening
illness.
Hospice of the Valley 4850 Union Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
408-559-5600
www.hospicevalley.org
Community Grief Center offers the opportunity for adults to talk about loss or simply listen to as others share their experiences of going through the grieving process. Offering opportunities to talk about spousal loss,adult children grieving, children and teen grief support groups.
Pathways Grief Support Services 585 North Mary Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1-888-755-7855
www.pathwayshealth.org/index.htm (click “Grief Support”)
Pathways offers a number of grief support services at different times of the year. Ask to speak with the Bereavement Services Coordinator for guidance.
Kara’s trained volunteers accompany others on their journey through a life-threatening illness and/or bereavement. There is no charge for Kara’s services. Individual counseling and support groups are available for spouse/partner loss, parent/caregiver loss, child loss, and survivors of another’s suicide.
The Compassionate Friends P.O. Box 13696
Oakbrook, IL 60522
887-969-0100
www.compassionatefriends.org
This non-profit organization offers support and friendship to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Call for local referral.
LOCAL CATHOLIC PARISHES WITH GRIEF SUPPORT:
St. Joseph of Cupertino St. Thomas of Canterbury Queen of the Apostles