Aging Resources of Central Iowa
5838 Grand Avenue, Suite 106
Des Moines, IA 50312-1439
The Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program assists families in caring for an older or disabled adult, as well as grandparents/relatives caring for a child 18 years of younger.
Candles of Hope & Memorial Weekend Services
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeny, IA 50021
An event held twice a year (Christmas and Memorial Day) to remember loved ones.
Care Initiatives Hospice
Bereavement services available to assist families and individuals (anyone welcome) with the various emotions that accompany the death of a loved one.
Locations:
Albia - 877-577-8222
Cedar Rapids - 877-577-2999
Des Moines - 877-577-2888
Sioux City - 877-577-3888
Waterloo - 877-577-3999
Greenfield - 877-577-8555
Center for Life Counseling - Catholic Charities
601 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Providing services to individuals and families in the Des Moines metro area to help with grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
Children and Families of Iowa
1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Providing caring and compassionate care to families as they walk through the journey of grief and loss. Service locations in Des Moines, Ankeny, Fort Dodge, Osceola and Ottumwa.
Locations:
Ankeny - 515-289-2272
Fort Dodge - 515-573-2193
North Des Moines - 515-697-7916
Osceola - 641-342-3444
Ottumwa - 641-682-3642
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Provide counseling for grief and loss and help healing from anxiety, depression, stress and spiritual matters. Satellite offices located in Lamoni, Leon, Mitchellville, Mt. Ayr and Osceola.
Grief Healers
502 Plaza Heights Road
Marshalltown, IA 50158
A group open to any individual who has experienced the death of a loved one within the last year. First Thursday each month from 1-2PM.
Grieving with the Community
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
A warm, encouraging and helpful event for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Grow Through Grief
502 Plaza Heights Road
Marshalltown, IA 50158
A five week support group focused on helping those who have lost a loved one deal with their grief and loss. This class is facilitated by Iowa River Hospice and pre-registration is required.
Grundy Center 8 - Week Grief Support Group
This is a support group open to anyone coping with the death of a loved one. Pre-registration is required and interested parties are encouraged to contact Robyn Plocher. This group is sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice, in partnership with Abels & French Hand Funeral Homes.
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospice
112 Jefferson St
West Union, Iowa 52175
A grief Support Group for anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a loved one. The group offers support and provides education on ways to cope and grow through grief and is designed to bring individuals together to share thoughts, experiences and feelings regarding their loss. During an 8 week program, the support groups meets once a week for an hour and a half in a convenient location.
For more information contact Janell McElree, LBSW at 563.422.3811 or jmmcelre@gundersenhealth.org.
HALOS Helping All Loved Ones Survive
502 Plaza Heights Road
Marshalltown, IA 50158
A support group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one which meets the first Monday of each month at the Trojan Inn in Toledo.
Hamilton's Academy of Grief & Loss
605 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Offers grief information, resources and literature to anyone (children & adults) in the community.
HCI Care Services
One-on-one support services and grief support groups available for adults and their families. Locations:
- Centerville Hospice Team - Centerville (800) 500-2614 (Toll-Free)
- Council Bluffs Hospice Team – Council Bluffs (877) 325-6802 (Toll-Free)
- Knoxville Hospice Team - Knoxville (800) 350-9209 (Toll-Free)
- Metro Des Moines Hospice Team – Des Moines (800) 806-9934 (Toll-Free)
- Mount Pleasant Hospice Team – Mount Pleasant (888) 385-4472 (Toll-Free)
- Mount Ayr Hospice Team – Mount Ayr (888) 464-7222 (Toll-Free)
- Osceola Hospice Team - Osceola (877) 642-2888 (Toll-Free)
- Perry Hospice Team – Perry (888) 206-0080 (Toll-Free)
- Bright Kavanagh House – Des Moines (515) 333-4500 (Primary)
- Greater Regional Hospice Home – Creston (888) 464-7222 (Toll-Free)
- Hospice With Heart Hospice House - Glenwood (712) 527-4660 (Primary)
- Kavanagh House on 56th Street – Des Moines (515) 255-0857 (Primary)
- Administrative Office-HCI Care Services & VNS of Iowa – West Des Moines (800) 806-9934 (Toll-Free)
- HCI Giving Tree thrift store-Urbandale (515) 270-2414 (Primary)
- HCI Giving Tree thrift store-East Village – Des Moines (515) 244-0051 (Primary)
- Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa – Des Moines (515) 288-1516 (Primary)
- VNS Home Care (515) 558-9591 (Primary)
- ExtraCare Services – Des Moines (855) 333-4275 (Toll-Free)
- Amanda the Panda – West Des Moines (515) 223-4847 (Primary)
Hope 4 Iowa Crisis Call Line
The HOPE 4 IOWA Crisis Call Line connects individuals in crisis to a helping hand and the resources to address and improve mental wellness. Available 24/7 for residents of Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties.
Have a question? You can also email the Hope 4 Iowa Crisis Line at hope4iowa@boystown.org. One of our counselors will respond within 24 hours.
Hospice of Dubuque – Bereavement Support Group
1670 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
Hospice of Dubuque provides bereavement support to hospice family members and residents of the tri-state (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois) who have experienced a loss through death. Contact: Jessica finkenauerj@hospiceofdubuque.org
Hospice of the Heartland
1515 S Phillips St
Algona, Iowa 50511
A free, grief support group available for anyone in the community who has recently experienced the death of a loved one. Grief support is also provided on an individual and as needed basis. The group meets at 3pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Kossuth Regional Health Center in the Community Health Conference Room. For more information, please contact Kathy Dearchs at 515.295.4437 or Kathy.dearchs@mercyhealth.com.
Mary Greeley Medical Center Hospice Home Care & Israel Family Hospice House
400 S Dakota Avenue
Ames, IA 50014
Offers one-on-one and group bereavement support and family counseling to anyone in the community.
Mercy Hospital Behavioral Health Services
1818 48th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Offers individuals of all ages and their families treatment to help with grief and loss, anger control, depression and stress management.
Monroe County Hospice
6580 165th Street
Albia, IA 52531
Offers a bereavement program (ages 5 and up) free of charge for anyone in the community.
Parkersburg Grief Support Group
This support group is for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group is sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice but held at the Legend Trail Golf Course Clubhouse in Parkersburg. For more information contact Cheryl Elsbury at the Waverly office.
Regional Medical Center
613 West Main Street
Manchester, Iowa 52057
Hospice of Comfort Hospice in Manchester, offers a free, non-denominational Grief Support Group for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one to help them in their healing process. The meetings are information and confidential. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 4pm - 6pm at Regional Medical Center. For more information contact 563.927.3232.
Understanding Your Grief
207 20th Street NW
Waverly, IA 50677
An eight week support group open to anyone that has experienced the death of a loved one. Pre-registration is required and interested parties should contact Cheryl Elsbury-Reiher. This group is sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice.
Unity Point Hospice - Des Moines
11333 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Offers one-on-one grief counseling, support groups (including Stepping Stones of Grief & Seasons of Grief for adults), memorial services, community referrals and grief resources to families.
Other locations:
Fort Dodge:
Paula J. Baber Hospice House 2630 Ninth Avenue South Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-574-6639
Quad Cities:
Butterworth Center 1105 Eighth Street Moline, IL 61265 309-207-0723
Community for Daughters
1801 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
A four week support group for any woman that has experienced the death of her mother through illness, sudden death, accident or suicide. This group is sponsored by Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.
Drop-In Support Group
2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 401
Waterloo, IA 50702
A support group for adults dealing with the loss of a loved one. This group is sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice, covers a wide range of topics and is open to the public.
Eyerly-Ball Community Mental Health Services
Providing counseling services to families and individuals 17 years and older.
Service Locations:
1301 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-5181
301 N Buxton, Suite 203
Indianola, IA 50125
515-961-1074
Genesis Grief Support Group
1351 West Central Park
Davenport, IA 52804
A supportive and encouraging group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Held in the West Campus Conference Center. Classes include "Companions in Grief’s Journey” and “Grief Recovery: An Action Program for Moving Beyond Grief”, as well as individual counseling.
Grief and Growth
4300 Hamilton Blvd.
Sioux City, IA 51104
An educational support program offered in the fall for adults that have endured the loss of a loved one. This program offers participants the opportunity to share experiences and ideas with other grieving individuals.
GriefShare - Multiple Locations
A program/support group for adults offering information, resources and support to help individuals as they walk the journey of grief.
Group Locations are located throughout the state.
Hamilton's Family Services Symposium: Coping with Grief
605 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
A symposium offering practical suggestions to adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Hospice of North Iowa
“Understanding Grief and Loss” is a six-week program offers support and education to individuals who have experienced the death of a family member or friend in Mason City.
Morning Comfort and Conversation/Evening Comfort and Conversation
Support groups offering a comfortable environment where adults experiencing loss can connect and share with other grieving individuals. Sponsored by Mercy Cedar Rapids.
Mother Loss: Grieving Daughters
A multi-session grief education group designed especially for women who, as adults have experienced the death of their mother. Sponsored by Mercy Cedar Rapids.
The Grief Journey
An 8 week support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one that is free of change and open to any member of the community. Sponsored by Unity Point Hospice- Cedar Rapids.
Touching Our Grief (TOG)
An educational grief and support group for adults that meets at various locations throughout Iowa. Sponsored by HCI Care Services.
Group locations:
Adel- 515-465-4705
Des Moines- 515-333-4500
Centerville- 641-856-5502
Osceola- 641-342-2888
Indianola- 641-842-4312
Mount Ayr- 641-464-2088
Fairfield- 319-385-4472
Knoxville- 641-842-4312
Mount Pleasant- 319-385-4472
Perry- 515-465-4705
Amanda the Panda Family Grief Center
Youth ages 6-17 grieving the death of a loved one can receive peer support and grief education through participation in support groups and/or camps.
Camp Courage
4300 Hamilton Blvd.
Sioux City, IA 51104
A free, weekend-long program for children ages 6 to 17 who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend. This camp combines traditional camp
activities and grief-related programming to help children productively cope with their grief.
Camp Embracing Memories
A free, overnight camp designed to help children (ages 7 to 16) effectively cope with the death of a friend of family member.
Sponsored by Unity Point Hospice- Cedar Rapids.
Camp Greentree
A free camp for children ages 7-14, who have experienced the loss of a friend or family member. This camp is facilitated by Hospice of North Iowa staff and volunteers.
Sponsored by Hospice of North Iowa.
Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life (C.O.O.L.)
A program provided by licensed counselors for children 2-20 years of age which offers tools and support to children coping with the loss of a loved one.
Daddy's Little Angels
A Des Moines area support group for children (ages 12 and under) who are grieving the loss of their dad.
To learn more, contact Jana Nichols.
Grief Relief
A free workshop for children (grades 7-12) who are experiencing the tuff stuff that comes after someone dies.
Sponsored by HCI Care Services.
Program Locations:
Boone- 888-206-0080
Centerville- 800-500-2614
Knoxville- 800-350-9209
Des Moines Metro Area- 800-806-9934
Mount Ayr- 888-464-7222
Mount Pleasant- 888-385-4472
Osceola- 877-642-2888
Perry- 888-206-0080
Healing Hearts
605 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
A program for children (grades 1st-6th) who have experienced the loss of a loved one that utilizes music, stories, art and games to help children express their thoughts and feelings.
Healing Hearts in Marshalltown Schools
502 Plaza Heights Road
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Group support for children attending Marshalltown Schools based on need and at the request of school counselors. This service is sponsored by Vogel Family Funeral Homes. For more information contact: Iowa River Hospice
Hearts and Hooves
A bereavement camp sponsored by Iowa Hospice for children ages 7-17 who have lost a loved one. There is no cost or requirement for participation and camps
are offered at several locations throughout the state at different times of year. For more information regarding this opportunity, contact Wyatt Dagit.
Little Hands at Hamilton's
605 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
A group for children (age 3 ½ to Kindergarten) which utilizes age appropriate activities and discussions to help children cope with the death of a loved one.
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services (PCCAS)
Polk County River Place / 2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Art therapy services for children that have been victimized or have had a loved one victimized by homicide or vehicular homicide.
Rick's House of Hope (RHOH): Center for Grieving and Traumatized Children
5022 Northwest Blvd.
Davenport, IA 52806
Sessions offered year round for children of all ages that are coping with grief and loss. For more information contact Emily.
Stepping Stones
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
A faith based, six week program for children (ages 3-5 and 6-10) offering children the opportunity to express and understand their feelings of grief and loss. This program is held in conjunction with the GriefShare program which meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Teens Together Grief Support
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
A discussion based program offering teens the opportunity to share the emotions they are experiencing at the loss of a loved one with other teens.
Beginning Experience
A weekend program that helps grieving, single-again persons deal with the natural grief process and offers the opportunity to move into the future with renewed hope. Programs offered in Des Moines and Northwest Iowa.
Life After Death of a Spouse (LADOS)
A Des Moines based program (supported by the Des Moines Area Religious Council) for widowed men and women that encourages participants to embrace their own grief journey. The focus is on helping participants redefine the future and embrace a new way of being.
Picking up the Pieces: Young Widow's Support Group
1801 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
A 5 week support group for women up to 60 years of age.
What Now?!
2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 401
Waterloo, IA 50702
A support group sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice for individuals between the ages of 30-60 who have lost a spouse. The group's focus is on how to move forward now that a spouse has died.
Widow/Widowers Support Group
801 1st Street East
Independence, IA 50644
A support group for men and women who have lost a spouse. This group sponsored by Cedar Valley Hospice is open to the public and does not require pre-registration.
Young Energetic Widowed Singles, Inc. (Y.E.W.S.)
A social support group for adults in the Des Moines area that have experienced the loss of a spouse. Virginia Powers is the Group Organizer.
Younger Spouse Support Group
A support group for women under the age of 65 who have lost a spouse or significant other. Sponsored by Mercy Cedar Rapids.
Children's Cancer Connection
Provides support to parents/families that have lost a child to cancer.
Face 2 Face Des Moines Metro (DMM)
An understanding and supportive group for women that have experienced the loss of a baby. Please email group leader, Michelle Pignatelli at face2facedm@gmail.com
Heartprints
One-on-one counseling and information for parents who have lost a baby. This service provided by Mercy Cedar Rapids.
Iowa SIDS Foundation
A state wide organization that offers emotional support to SIDS and SUID families.
Established support groups:
Clarion- contact Cheryl at 1-800-944-1713
Des Moines- contact the Iowa SIDS Foundation office at 515-965-7655
Cedar Falls/Waterloo- contact Chaplain Mary Arnold at 319-272-7370
Knoxville- contact Lori at 641-828-6515
Quad Cities- contact Betsy at 563-332-6265
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City- contact Rachel at 319-721-3273
Washington- contact Tricia at 319-430-5618
Waukon- contact Cheryl at 563-568-5486
Steppingstones Towards Hope
1801 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
A five-week support group for bereaved parents.
The Compassionate Friends
An organization that provides friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families after the death of a child.
Iowa Chapters:
Algona- contact Cathy at 515-538-0572 or catkel49@yahoo.com
Avoca- contact Natalie at 712-482-3037 or tcfofswiowa@gmail.com
Carroll- contact Joan at 712-792-9507
Dubuque- contact Ellen at 815-747-2198 or bigelowmebigelow@yahoo.com
Marshalltown- contact Karen at 641-752-6983 or ship1@adiis.net
Mason City- contact cfnorthiowa@gmail.com
Muscatine- contact Linda at 563-260-3626 or linmac67@machlink.com
Nevada- contact Nancy at 515-292-1204 or tcfstorycounty@hotmail.com
North English- contact Sharon at 319-330-3984
Sioux City- contact Patsy at 712-278-2089 or www.tcfsiouxcity.org
Waverly- contact Sandy at 319-269-5385
West Burlington- contact Marek at 319-753-5607 or greatrivertcf@yahoo.com
West Des Moines- contact Merry at 515-277-6432 or hello@tcfdsm.org
Crisis Intervention Service
206 Third NE
Mason City, IA 50401
Offers free, confidential services to survivors of homicide throughout a 14 county area.
Horizon's Survivors Program
819 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0667
With a service area of 23 counties in Eastern Iowa, Horizon’s provides support and advocacy to individuals who have lost a loved one to homicide and vehicular homicide. Support groups available in Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Agency Headquarters located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Family support, counseling and advocacy provided to individuals and families impacted by drunk driving.
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services (PCCAS)
Lucas State Office Building / 321 E 12th Street, Room 018
Des Moines, IA 50319
Provides financial assistance to victims/survivors of crime, including homicide and vehicular homicide.
State of Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program
Lucas State Office Building / 321 E 12th Street, Room 018
Des Moines, IA 50319
Provides financial assistance to victims/survivors of crime, including homicide and vehicular homicide.
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