Bereavement support groups

JBCS support groups take place either online or in person and are facilitated by experienced, professionally trained bereavement counsellors, on hand to offer guidance and support. Please note: locations for JBCS support groups are not precise and can change. We keep locations private, so please contact us to get the details of the exact locations and times.

Counsellor chairing a group session

Golders Green – Fortnightly

A bereavement support group for Jewish people who have lost a spouse or partner, aged 60+. Have you ever felt the need to just sit and talk with others who really understand how you are feeling? Come join us for support and shared experiences with a safe and welcoming group, facilitated by experienced bereavement counsellors.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

Stanmore – Monthly

Run in collaboration with Jewish Care, this is a bereavement support group for Jewish people who have lost a spouse or partner, aged 60+. Have you ever felt the need to just sit and talk with others who really understand how you are feeling? Come join us for support and shared experiences with a safe and welcoming group, facilitated by experienced bereavement counsellors.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

Location TBC

A bereavement support group for Jewish parents. Are you a mum or dad (of young children) who has lost a parent? Being a parent when you have experienced the loss of your own parent(s) may raise issues. JBCS Butterflies aims to offer support within a caring, confidential and relaxed group, to mums and dads who have similar experiences.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

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Location TBC – Fortnightly

A support group for Jewish parents bereaved of adult children. Meeting fortnightly in a caring, comfortable and confidential environment with people who have similar experiences.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

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Location TBC – Fortnightly

Bereavement support group for Jewish people who have lost a partner, aged 40-60 (ideally).

Have you felt the need to just sit and talk with others, who really understand how you’re feeling? Come and join us for speakers, friendship and shared experiences, in a safe place.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

Location TBC – Monthly

A support group for young adults, aged 18-30, who have lost a parent. Meeting monthly in a friendly and comfortable environment.

For more information, or to express an interest in joining this group, please contact us

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