Our Alameda grief support services are open to the public and provide support for adults, young adults and children who have experienced a loss due to death. Individual counseling is available, as well as grief support groups, community education and training. Groups are currently being held virtually.

The Bereavement Program is funded by community support. Groups are offered at no fee. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Whether you prefer the help of a trained professional in individual sessions or you want to lean on and draw strength from other people who are grieving, the Alameda bereavement team offers support services to help you manage your grief process in a healthy way.

Programs for Adults, Young Adults and Children

• Individual grief support sessions with professionally-trained licensed therapists or supervised marriage and family therapist associates
• A variety of grief support groups including:
  • Daughters Grieving Their Mothers — The mother-daughter relationship is unique to each woman, yet something shared. This eight-week group addresses the unique meaning of this loss for adult daughters.
  • Partner Loss — An eight-week grief support group for those who have lost a spouse or partner. Support one another as you grieve and learn to navigate life without your loved one.
  • Young Daughters Mother Loss — This ongoing support group will provide an opportunity for young daughters (in their 20s and 30s) to process feelings and experiences related to navigating life after the death of their mother.
  • Grief and Hiking — For more information, please call Chela Richheimer, Bereavement Counselor, at (510) 409-3039.
• Educational sessions on grief
• Annual memorial service events
• Getting through the holidays workshop