Adult Support Groups
When You’ve Lost a Baby
Always in my Heart Support Group
A support group for parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Registration is not required. You are welcome to attend either or both meetings.
Evening Group
Where: 11406 Loma Linda Dr, Room 129A, Loma Linda, CA 92354 (Enter through the South Entrance)
When: Second Monday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 909-558-7261 or email: griefsupport@llu.edu
Morning Group
Where: 11265 Mountain View Ave., Suite 16, Loma Linda, CA 92354 (South end of plaza)
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Contact: 909-558-7261 or email: griefsupport@llu.edu
Empty Cradle
A support group of parents who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Riverside County Chapter, Mary Phillips Senior Center
Where: 41845 6th St., Temecula, CA 92590
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m.
Central and East San Diego County Chapter, San Carlos United Methodist Church
Where: 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119
When: Third Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m.
Contact: 619-595-3887, www.emptycradle.org
Umbrella Ministries GriefShare
A support group for mothers who have experienced the loss of a baby and who need to be comforted or who wish to comfort others.
GriefShare, Desert Communities
Please call to confirm time and location.
Contact: Michele Paul, 760-775-0296
When You’ve Lost a Child
Parents at a Loss
Free grief counseling, support groups and resources for parents who have experienced the death of a child.
Where: Century 21 Showcase Building, 7835 Church St., Highland, CA 92346
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Contact: Tony Diaz, 909-528-6229 or 909-446-5541
The Compassionate Friends
Support groups for parents who have lost a child of any age.
Morongo Basin Chapter, Hi-Desert Medical Center: Helen Gray Center
Where: 6601 White Feather Rd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Kristin Martin, 760-250-7295
Redlands Chapter, First Congregational Church
Where: 2 West Olive St, Redlands, CA 92373
When: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 800-717-0373
Riverside Chapter, First Baptist Church Of Riverside
Where: 5500 Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92506
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Kristan 951-265-3820
Victorville Chapter, Victor Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary
Where: 17150 C St., Victorville, CA 92392
When: First Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Olga, 760-486-1212, English and Spanish
Umbrella Ministries GriefShare
GriefShare is a support group for mothers who have experienced the loss of a child and who need to be comforted or who wish to comfort others.
GriefShare, Desert Communities
Please call to confirm time and location.
Contact: Michele Paul, 760-775-0296
When You've Lost an Adult Loved One
Bereavement and Grief Support
Groups and workshops for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Grief Recovery
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Where: 11234 Anderson St., Room 1125, Loma Linda, CA 92354
When: 7-week sessions begin on the first Monday of January, April, July and October from 3- 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
Contact: Nidia Wityczak-Leon by phone: 909-558-4367 or email: nwityczak-Leon@llu.edu
Grief Recovery Group
The Grove Community Church
Where: 19900 Grove Community Dr., Room B-10, Riverside, CA 92508
When: Weekly from 7 - 9 p.m.
Contact: 951-571-9096
GriefShare
Trinity Church
Where: 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands, CA 92374
When: Weekly from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call to confirm.
Contact: www.trinityonline.org, 909-335-7333 x111
Immanuel Baptist Church
Where: 28355 East Baseline, Highland, CA 92346
When: Weekly for 13 weeks from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Tracy Johnson, 909-425-1777
Hemet Hospice Volunteers, Inc.
Where: 890 West Stetson, Suite A, Hemet, CA 92543
When: Mondays from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Bereavement Department, 951-766-9629
Hospice of the Valley
Support groups for widows and widowers.
Temecula Senior Center
Murrieta Senior Center
Sun City Senior Center
When: 8-week sessions. Call ahead for screening.
Contact: Mike Patton, 951-200-7800
Inland Hospice Volunteers
Lewis Cancer Care Center Community Room
Where: 1910 Royalty Dr., Pomona, CA 91767
When: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact: 909-447-7241
Joslyn Sr. Center
Where: 660 Mountain Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
When: Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Contact: 909-447-7241
Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Building H
Where: 2295 S. Vineyard, Ontario
When: Mondays from 6 - 7:30 pm
Contact: 909-447-7241
First Congregational Church-Riverside Parish House
Where: 3755 Lemon St., Riverside, CA 92501
When: Mondays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 909-447-7241
St. Bernardine Medical Center Baby and Family Center
Where: 2101 North Waterman St, San Bernardino, CA 92404
When: Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Kathy Crumpacker, 909-881-4387
Survival Support Group
Redlands Church of Christ
Where: 1000 Roosevelt Rd., Redlands, CA 92374
When: Second and Fourth Sundays from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Contact: Steven Kay, 909-856-5449 or 909-793-5670
VITAS Support Group
Call for updated support group listings.
Contact: Ashley, 909-386-6000
VNA of California / Adults
A variety of bereavement support groups for adults.
6235 River Crest Dr, Suite P, Riverside, CA
Contact: Scott Lamberth, 951-473-9361, scott.lamberth@vnacalifornia.org
VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California Grief Support
Loma Linda University Community Health Office
Where: 11175 Mountain View Ave., Suite M, Loma Linda, CA 92354
When: Every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30p.m.
Free and open to anyone coping with the loss of a loved one
Contact: 800-556-0219 or 951-663-6801 or email: jramsey@vnasocal.org
Website: Vnasocal.org
Calimesa Norton Younglove Community Center
Where: 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320
Contact: Scott Lamberth, 951-473-9361, scott.lamberth@vnacalifornia.org
Yucaipa Golden Oaks Senior Living
Where: 33398 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
Contact: Scott Lamberth, 951-473-9361, scott.lamberth@vnacalifornia.org
Access Joy
Grief support for all ages. Group times and
locations vary. Call for information.
Contact: Laura and Howard McKay 951-622-4708
Spanish Speaking Support Group
Support for those who have lost a loved one or friend.
1154 E. Highland Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
When: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Contact: Alfonso Muro 909-644-9730
Homicide Bereavement Survivors
Families and Friends of Murder Victims (Bilingual)
Support groups for family and friends of homicide victims.
Colton Chapter, Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church
12745 Oriole Ave., Robinson Hall, Room 6, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
When: First Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact: Rose, mail4ffmv@yahoo.com, 909-754-6969
Riverside Chapter, Avaxat Elementary School
Where: 24300 La Brisas Rd., Murrieta, CA
When: Third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Dawn, 951-757-4419
West End Chapter, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Where: 2210 North San Antonio Ave., Conference Room, Upland, CA 91786
When: Second Thursday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Rita Marin, ritaatffmv@aol.com, 909-215-7063
Suicide Bereavement
Pomona Valley Health Center
Support group for those who have lost friends or relatives through suicide.
Where: 2140 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Chino Hills, CA 91709
When: First and third Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Pat Harness-Overley, 909-393-2563, call to confirm
Survivor of Suicide Support Group
Faith-based support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
Where: 132 South Thompson, Hemet, CA
When: Contact Sue Foster for exact date and time.
Contact: Sue Foster, 951-389-7597 or email: suefoster@fosteringhopecounseling.com
Website: www.fosteringhopecounseling.com
Fellow Survivors of Suicide Loss
Joslyn Center Weinberger Room
Where: 660 North Mountain Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
When: Mondays from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Inland Hospice Volunteers 909-399-3289
