Grief Support

Community support in your time of need.

At Catholic Community Health, we recognize that everyone grieves differently when it comes to the loss of a loved one. There is sadness, loneliness and sometimes even feelings of frustration and anger. It’s important to find ways to cope, so that the healing can begin.

Grief support and bereavement counseling are available to family members and caregivers, extending 13 months beyond the death of a loved one. Those who had a family member served by a hospice outside the service area may also receive bereavement support. An Annual Memorial Service gives family, caregivers and hospice staff an opportunity to gather and remember those who have passed.


Ongoing Support Groups

Grief support groups are free and available to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss. Generally, they meet once or twice a month year round. These groups are beneficial because they provide a place to begin sharing your grief with others who have suffered a loss. They also promote building long-term supportive relationships.

The following is a list of on-going grief support groups located throughout the area. Contact locations directly for more information.

Ongoing support groups

  • Overland Park - Ascension

    9510 West 127th Street

    Overland Park, KS 66213

    Contact: Church Office

    Phone: 913-681-3348

    When: 2nd Saturday after 8:30 am Mass

  • Leawood - Cure of Ars

    9401 Mission Road

    Leawood, KS 66207

    Contact: Church Office

    Phone: 913-649-1337

    When: 3rd Saturday after 8:00 am Mass

  • Olathe - Prince of Peace

    16000 West 143rd Street

    Olathe, KS 66062

    Contact: Donna Kaberlien

    Phone: 913-782-8864

    When: 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm

  • Kansas City, KS - St. Patrick's

    1086 N. 94th Street

    Kansas City, KS 66112

    Contact: Theresa Smith

    Phone: 913-299-3370

    Email: tsmith@archkckcs.org

    When: 3rd Wednesday at 12:00 Noon

    Drop-in Groups: Come as you are; when you want

  • Prairie Village - Asbury UMC

    5400 W 75th St.

    Prairie Village, Ks.66208

    When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday / 2:30pm-4:00pm

  • Kansas City, MO - St. Thomas More

    Parish Office

    11822 Holmes Rd.

    Kansas City, Mo.64131

    Facilitator: Maureen A Kelly, MA, Bereavement Educator, Catholic Community Hospice

    When: 2nd Monday evening / 6:30pm-8:00pm

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