MGH Support Groups
Updated 10/2009
Bereavement
Bereavement Support Group
Open to patients and employees of the MGH and Partners Healthcare community
What : This 8-week group is for people who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past year and a half.
When/Where : Please call for more information
Contact : For any question, to make a referral or to schedule a pre-group screening interview, please contact the group leader, Susan Primm Thel, MSW, LICSW, at (617) 726-2636.The fee for this group is covered by most insurances and Medicare.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
Spousal Loss Support Group
Open to the community who are grieving the loss of a spouse or intimate partner.
What : The Spousal Loss Support Group is a mutual-help group for men and women of all ages, who are grieving the loss of a spouse or intimate partner. This group provides members an opportunity to learn about the grief process and receive support form those who are coping with similar circumstances.
When : Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of the month in the evenings
Where : Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742
Contact : Registration is required. Please contact the Bereavement Department at Partners Hospice to register: 781-290-4000Directions to Emerson Hospital:
From the West (Route 495, 2, 2A): Follow Route 2 or 2A East to the Concord Rotary. Proceed on Route 2 approximately one mile; Emerson Hospital is located directly after Route 62, on the right.
From Boston and Route 128: Follow Route 2 West to Concord. Route 2 takes a sharp turn to the left at the intersection of Route 2A (at the bottom of the hill). Stay on Route 2 past two more intersections, Walden Pond/Route 126 and Sudbury Road. Your next left is Emerson Hospital.
This group is organized by Partners Hospice.