Adult Grief Support
Peer support can help you cope
with the trauma of losing someone close to you.
Surviving the death of a loved one can be challenging emotionally and on a practical level. The pain and distress of grief is often misunderstood by those around us, adding to our sense of uncertainty at a vulnerable time in our life. Peer support can help you cope. Just having an understanding ear can be crucial. Our safe, confidential support groups are composed of caring people who are grieving a similar loss. Our members benefit from the collective wisdom and empathy of others who are traveling a similar path.
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All groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. Our facilitators participate regularly in continuing education and report to the Director of Adult Bereavement Services.
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Participants must be at least 21 years old and working in or residing in of Montgomery County, Maryland.
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All Adult Bereavement Support groups are tailored to the specific loss and provided at no charge..
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New groups are formed as community needs arise.
For information and grief support resources, please email brandonb@caringmatters.org. For information about joining one of our Montgomery County support groups, call Brandon Brewer, 301-990-0854.
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PLEASE NOTE: Most of CaringMatters' Adult Bereavement Support groups are meeting online on Zoom.
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CURRENT ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
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Spousal/Partner Loss - Organized by Age Group (multiple groups)​
Spousal/Partner Loss - Leisure World Residents
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Spousal/Partner Loss - Asbury Village Residents (in-person)
Suicide Loss
Parent Loss (multiple groups)
Adult Child Loss
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Young Adult Parent Loss
For general
infomation & resources,
please email
Brandon Brewer, Director
Adult Bereavement Services brandonb@caringmatters.org
If you are interested in joining a support group, email Brandon Brewer at brandonb@caringmatters.org and list the type of group, your name, your phone number, and the days and times you can be reached.
**Please Note: For Adult Bereavement volunteers, there are several new opportunities for facilitating grief support groups as we expand our services to meet the growing needs of the community. Working with grieving persons with an experienced co-facilitator will be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. After completing the three-day training, you are eligible to participate in a training for Adult Bereavement. If you are interested in this training, please email Brandon Brewer at brandonb@caringmatters.org with your name, phone number, and when you can be reached to discuss this opportunity.
For professional groups and community organizations, we offer training sessions for $250 for 60-90 minutes. This fee includes prep and follow-up. The cost for longer sessions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Sliding fees are available upon request.
Individual consultations for professionals and community partners is available for $100 for 60 minutes.
"When it seemed that my whole world was collapsing with the death of my wife of 23 years, it was the warmth and kindness of a (CaringMatters) volunteer that made the difference. I was seen, heard and supported from the first moment of her visit. It is that experience that encouraged me later to seek help from them in my grief, and afterward, to join the organization as a volunteer." - Client/Volunteer
"Participating in this CaringMatters support group has given me ways to face grief and to keep my perspective about life more positive. Both of the facilitators are very supportive and make me feel like I will be able to accept this tragedy in a positive way." - Support Group Member
CaringMatters' Grief Support Services - You Are Not Alone