Grief Support Services

Providence Grief Support Services offers grief counseling services for adults, teens and children. Short-term grief support and education is available to individuals and families following the death of a significant person.

Our services are offered at no charge, thanks to our ministry’s foundation. We accept both individual donations and grants. For more information call 206-320-4000 or visit. Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation. We appreciate your support.

King County Crisis Line

Crisis Connections, formerly known as Crisis Clinic, offers an array of support services available to everyone in King County, Washington. Telephone services provide immediate, confidential assistance for people in emotional distress and in need of help. For immediate support call 866-427-4747.

Partner/Spouse Loss group

A virtual support group opportunity on Zoom, facilitated by Providence Hospice of Seattle Grief Support Services. This is a monthly group, specific for someone who has lost a partner or spouse in the last 18 months.

The group meets 3 - 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month and is an opportunity to be in a virtual community with others who are dealing with such a significant loss at this challenging time. An intake screening will need to occur prior to participation. Please call 206-749-7702 for information and to register.

Coping With Grief Using Photography

Interest list is forming; dates to be determined based on interest. Would likely begin Fall 2022.

Just as there are different ways to grieve, there are multiple avenues to express grief. In this workshop series we will use photography to explore various aspects of grief. You will need access to either a camera or a cell phone with a built-in camera. No prior experience with photography or the expressive arts is needed. Information and guidance will be providing in the first meeting.

Presented as a series of five meetings over five consecutive weeks; pre-registration is needed.

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Other groups
Safe Crossings Program

The Safe Crossings Program is Providence Hospice of Seattle’s Pediatric Grief Support Program. This program serves any grieving child or teen requesting grief support in King County and offers all services free of charge. This is possible through generous donations from the community.

  • Events: Throughout the year, Safe Crossings offers seasonal events for grieving families to come together as a community in remembrance of loved ones who have died.
  • School Groups: Safe Crossings provides grief support groups in schools across King County. Groups focus on educating participants about grief and bereavement as well as normalizing and creating community around their experiences with loss.
  • Standing Together Monthly Support Group: A free monthly grief support program is held at our Tukwila office from January to April. Led by trained staff and volunteers, groups are held for elementary aged children, teens, and caregivers. At Standing Together participants have opportunities to share, engage in creative expression, and build community with others who have experienced loss.

Learn more about how to join Safe Crossings by calling 206-749-7723.

Camp Erin

Camp Erin® - King County is a free, weekend (overnight) bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 18 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Camp is led by professional staff and caring trained volunteers. Campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. For more information and to register visit the Camp Erin website.