Grief support groups underway

  SKOWHEGAN – Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, Inc. will be offering several grief support groups beginning Wednesday Sept. 5 at their office at 41 Main St. in Skowhegan.  There is no cost to attend and all meetings are confidential.  Each group will meet for 6 to 8 sessions.

• Survivors of Suicide (for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide) begins Wednesday, Sept. 5.  The time for this group is 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Widows, widowers, partners or significant others will start on Tuesday, Sept. 11.  The time is from 1 —2:30 p.m.
• What will I do when…?  For those who are facing the death of a loved one will be held on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12.  It is scheduled from 3 —4:30 p.m.
• Loss of a child (any age) will meet beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 1 —2:30 p.m.

  A general grief group is also slated to meet in Pittsfield but details are not yet final. Please call the office for more information.

  Pre-registration is encouraged.  For additional information or to register, call 474-775 and ask to speak with Christine or Linda.