The Compassionate Friends – Kalamazoo Chapter (Kalamazoo, MI)

About This Group

The Compassionate Friends Kalamazoo Chapter provides peer-led support for parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any age and from any cause. Meeting twice monthly, this group offers consistent, ongoing support in a compassionate environment where bereaved families can share their grief and find understanding.

What to Expect

Meetings are peer-led by bereaved parents who have walked this path themselves. Sessions provide time for sharing, listening, and connecting with others who understand the profound grief of losing a child. There is no obligation to speak — listening is equally valued. The group welcomes newcomers at any time and offers a safe space for honest expression of grief, whether the loss is recent or occurred years ago.

About The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit organization with nearly 600 chapters across the United States, dedicated to supporting families after the death of a child. The Kalamazoo chapter has served the local community with steadfast compassion and peer support.

Meeting Details

Schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Location: Westwood United Methodist Church (Main Conference Room), 538 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI

Format: In-person

Who This Group Is For

Parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members grieving the death of a child of any age. The loss may be from any cause — illness, accident, suicide, homicide, or other circumstances.

Contact Information

Phone: (269) 372-1773

Website: compassionatefriends.org

Additional Information

Cost: Free

Registration: No registration required; drop-in welcome

Confidentiality: All group discussions are kept confidential

This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the Kalamazoo chapter to confirm current schedules.