Providence Grief Support Services of Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties
Please note: All in-person grief support groups and events have been postponed until further notice due to Coronavirus precautions. Phone support and limited one-on-one support are still available for urgent bereavement needs.
Providence Grief Support Services offers grief counseling services for adults, teens and children. Short-term grief support and education is available to individuals and families following the death of a significant person.
Our services are offered at no charge, thanks to our ministry’s foundation. We accept both individual donations and grants. For more information call 360-493-7981 or visit Providence Southwest Washington Foundation. We appreciate your support.
The Crisis clinic offers 24/7 continuous support for anyone in crisis. For immediate support call 360-586-2800.
The Lewis County Crises Line is a 24-hour service provided by Cascade Mental Health Clinic. During business hours please ask to speak with the Designated Mental Health Professional. For immediate support call 360-748-6696 or 800-559-6696.
Adult grief support groups offer an opportunity to meet with trained facilitators and other individuals who have experienced a loss. The monthly groups listed below are open to anyone in the community experiencing a loss in the past 15 months. For more information, contact Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice at 360-493-4684 or 800-869-7062.
Thurston County - Groups are currently only offered virtually via Zoom.
- 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (excluding holidays), 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Lacey Presbyterian Church Library - 3045 Carpenter Rd. SE, Olympia, WA
Mason County - Groups are currently only offered virtually via Zoom.
- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month (excluding holidays), 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Shelton Senior Center - 190 W Sentry Dr., Shelton, WA
The SoundCareKids program in Thurston County welcomes families with children age 5 to 18. Children, teens and parents meet in small groups according to age range: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-18 years, parents/guardians.
Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. when in session. Sessions offered in the fall, winter and spring. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to reserve your space in an upcoming session, please call our office.
- Virtual Family Assistance Center - Red Cross offers a Virtual Family Assistance Center, for those who have experienced loss due to Covid-19
- Washington Listens - Washington Listens is a new program that offers nonclinical support to people experiencing elevated stress due to Covid-19
- Living with worry and anxiety - Psychology Tools’ publication (PDF)
- Covid-19 resources for Mental Health and Healthcare professionals
- Unlocking Us - Brené Brown’s new podcast series:
- Vulnerability and courage - Brené Brown’s interview on 60 minutes responding to Covid-19
- On Being - A great resource for inspiration (podcast, poetry, deep thinking, etc.)
- Let's Reimagine - A worldwide virtual festival on embracing life, facing death, and loving fully in the face of Covid-19
- Anxiety Workbook - The Wellness Society's offering of a Free Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- Grief: Releasing Pain, Remembering Love & Finding Meaning - David Kessler's group on Facebook
- Listening Line - A place for folks to call and talk where they will be met with a non-medical, trained human who will hold space and witness the words of the caller
- Growing through Grief (Registration Required) - A six-week support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. Groups are offered virtually and on a quarterly basis at this time. For more information and to register, please contact the location closest to you:
- Providence Hospice of Seattle: 206-749-7702
- Providence Sound Homecare and Hospice: 360-493-4684
- Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County: 425-261-4807
- Toolbox for Families - Washington State Department of Health offers a Behavioral Health Toolbox for supporting Children and Teens during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) suggestions for talking to children about COVID-19
- The Dougy Center’s suggestion for supporting children and teens when a family member is dying during COVID-19
- PHOS Safe Crossings Program “Supporting Your Grieving Child through the COVID-19 Pandemic”
- PHOS Safe Crossings Program “Move and Express to De-Stress” Activity
- PHOS Safe Crossings Program “Tribute Tulip Garden” Activity
- PHOS Safe Crossings Program “What’s In My Control” Activity
- PHOS Safe Crossings Program “Connecting Can Be Sweet” Activity
An annual memorial is available to anyone in the community grieving the loss of a loved one. Contact our office for more information.
Provides practical information about how to care for yourself and your family during this special and potentially challenging time of year. Contact our office for more information.