Local Groups
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Carilion Center for Grief and Healing
The Burden Boat
The Burden Boat is an interactive work of art designed to help people release their burdens. The sculpture is on display in the atrium area of the lobby at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and the public is invited to write down their burdens and place them in the boat.
Living with Grief Meetups
To register for the following FREE workshops, visit the Events Calendar or call 800-422-8482. For more information, contact Angela Charlton, Community Health Educator, at akcharlton@carilionclinic.org or 540-983-4123.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Ursula’s Café: Stories from the Heart
Join us as we share heartwarming stories. Bring a short, endearing, humorous and/or interesting anecdote to share in under five minutes—or just come listen!
Friday, Feb. 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Taubman Museum of Art: Happy HeARTs
Enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities during First Fridays downtown. These are safe spaces to unwind and express your creativity.
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Carilion Tanglewood Mental Health: Creative Movement for the Soul
Learn how simple movements and dance can enhance your connection to self and others. Led by Lisa Linger, Carilion Healing Arts Program Manager.
Friday, Mar. 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Taubman Museum of Art: Happy HeARTs
Enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities during First Fridays downtown. These are safe spaces to unwind and express your creativity.
Tuesday, Apr. 1, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Ursula’s Café: Blackout Poetry
Kick off National Poetry Month by exploring the art of blackout poetry—a simple, yet powerful form of expression made by editing existing works. Led by artist Lynn Donihe.
Friday, Apr. 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.,
Taubman Museum of Art: Happy HeARTs
Enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities during First Fridays downtown. These are safe spaces to unwind and express your creativity.
Camp Treehouse
Camp Treehouse is a free day-camp for children and teens, ages 6 to 18, that have lost a loved one. The camp provides a caring, safe environment where youth can explore their feelings and concerns. Look for upcoming camps listed here later this year.
For more information, please call 540-527-4869.
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The Compassionate Friends, of the Roanoke Valley, Virginia
The Compassionate Friends of the Roanoke Valley
Good Samaritan Hospice
4751 Cove Rd
Roanoke VA 24017
United States
Email: glensrose@hotmail.com
(540) 797-9470
Meeting Info:
2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
**When not meeting in person, the chapter will meet on Zoom.
Chapter Number: 2109
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Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Family Service of Roanoke Valley counselors are highly skilled in working with individuals who are grieving a loss.
For further information, please call (540) 563-5316
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Gentle Shepherd Hospice
Current Grief & Loss Programs
Our grief and loss support groups are facilitated by Martha Furman, a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. All are welcome. There is no charge to join our support groups.
Please call us at 800-789-0586 for more information.
Grief Support Group For Adults
Every Tuesday from noon – 1:30 pm (Roanoke)
Healing Hearts Grief Support Group For Youth
Periodically (Roanoke)
Camp Braveheart (age 8-17)
Every June, Camp Braveheart brings together grieving children and teens from across the country to address their unique emotional and spiritual needs. Since the Christ-centered and nationally recognized camp was founded over a decade ago, Gentle Shepherd has financially supported the program and sponsored scholarships. To learn more, please visit campbraveheart.com.
For more information about our bereavement programs, please contact Terry Dowdy at 800-789-0586.
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Good Samaritan Hospice
Good Samaritan offers individual grief support to patients' families as well as any members of the community experiencing the loss of a family member or loved one.
In addition to this individual support, Good Sam offers a variety of grief education & support events:
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
NRV
1st Wednesday of the month at 10 am
Good Samaritan office
1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Roanoke
4th Tuesday of the month
10 am
Chris' Coffee & Custard
1824 9th St SE, Ste B, Roanoke, VA 24013
GUYS, GRIEF & GRUB (Men’s Group)
2nd Tuesday of the month
11:45 am
Due South BBQ
4521 Melrose Ave., NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
6-WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Offered several times a year
GRIEF RELIEF
Participants learn methods & "tools" for grief support from a wide range of topics and modalities; Art, Mindfulness, Movement, Music, and Nature.
Please call Good Samaritan Hospice for more information on any of the events listed or others that may be upcoming.
(540) 776-0198
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The Oakey Collection - Resources for End-of-Life Issues
The Oakey Collection at Roanoke Public Libraries
Resources for bereaved families and bereavement caregivers dealing with end-of-life issues. The collection, in memory of Samuel G. Oakey, II, includes materials for children and adults in both English and Spanish.
Topics covered by the collection include:
• Psychology of death
• Grief and loss, funeral rites and customs
• Afterlife & spirituality
• Dealing with chronic illness
• Caregiving & hospice care
• Pain management
• Suicide
• Death of a child
For collection titles and availability visit:
and type "Oakey Collection" in the search bar.
Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
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Camp Braveheart
Camp Braveheart (age 8-17)
Every June, Camp Braveheart brings together grieving children and teens from across the country to address their unique emotional and spiritual needs. Since the Christ-centered and nationally recognized camp was founded over a decade ago, Gentle Shepherd has financially supported the program and sponsored scholarships. To learn more, please visit campbraveheart.com.
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The Comfort Zone Camp
Fun and safe place for grieving children.
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The Dougy Center
National Center for Grieving Children and Families
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TAPS
Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors.