Support Groups Starting in February

The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the Samaritan Family of Services, announces its February support group schedule.

“Grief is a natural, healthy and universal emotion. It helps us accept a loss and begin to heal. You don’t have to grieve alone,” says Kim Rumaker, Manager of the Samaritan Center for Grief Support.

The following support groups will be offered by the Samaritan Center for Grief Support staff beginning in February:

Grieving the Love of Your Life ($40 - 8 Sessions)
For those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner
• Sessions start Monday, February 2
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief - 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053

Just the Guys ($30 - 6 Sessions)
For men grieving a loss.
• Sessions start Tuesday, February 3
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief - 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053

Sharing Suicide’s Sorrows ($30 - 6 Sessions)
For friends and family grieving a suicide death
• Sessions start Thursday, February 26
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief - 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053

The Grieving Heart
For adults grieving the loss of a family member of friend
• Locations:
o Virtua Memorial in Mt. Holly - 175 Madison Ave, Mt Holly, NJ 08060
o Hammonton Library - 451 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
• Dates & Times:
o Mt. Holly - 2nd Saturday of the month - February 14 from 2-3:30 p.m.
o Hammonton - 3rd Saturday of the month - February 21from 10-11:30 a.m.

Samaritan’s grief support groups are open to anyone in the community, but registration is required at (856) 596-8550. Other Center services include grief counseling for adults and children, and PTSD services for active military and veterans. To view a complete schedule of upcoming support groups, visit: www.SamaritanNJ.org.