Northern Illinois Hospice – Grief Support Groups – Rockford, IL
About This Group
Northern Illinois Hospice provides free grief support services in the Rockford and Northern Illinois area, including the “Bridge of Hope” six-week bereavement group and “Walkabout With Grief” — a walking and discussion group for semi-active adults. These programs serve the community at large, not just hospice-connected families, making grief support accessible to all.
What to Expect
The Bridge of Hope program is a six-week bereavement support group meeting on Mondays, providing structured grief processing through facilitated discussion and education about the grief journey. Walkabout With Grief combines gentle walking with grief support discussion, offering a unique format that uses physical activity as part of the healing process. Both programs are facilitated by trained grief support professionals and are free and open to the community. Additional grief resources are available through the organization’s digital content and workshops.
About Northern Illinois Hospice
Northern Illinois Hospice serves the Rockford area and surrounding communities with end-of-life care and comprehensive bereavement services. The organization’s grief support programs extend to the entire community, recognizing that loss affects everyone and quality grief support should be accessible regardless of hospice connection.
Meeting Details
Bridge of Hope: 6-week program, Mondays
Walkabout With Grief: Walking/discussion group
Format: In-person
Locations: Rockford (4751 Harrison Ave.) and Sycamore (2225 Gateway Dr.)
Cost: Free
Who This Group Is For
Anyone in the Northern Illinois community grieving the death of a loved one. No hospice connection required.
Contact Information
Phone: (815) 398-0500 (ask for Grief Support)
Email: avitale@niha.org (Bereavement Coordinator)
Website: northernillinoishospice.org
This listing is provided for informational purposes. My Therapy Groups is not affiliated with Northern Illinois Hospice. Please contact the organization for current program schedules. All services maintain confidentiality.