716-288-7780
Primary Services
Adult Parental Loss Support Groups, Bereaved Child Support Groups, Bereaved Parent Support Groups, Crime Victim Support Groups, Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups, Substance Use Related Bereavement Support Groups, Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups, Widow/Widower Support Groups
Description
Provides a safe, serene place where children, teens, and adults navigating the complexity of loss can connect through peer support groups, as well as partake in therapeutic and social activities.
Offers peer support groups for mothers, fathers, and parents who have lost a child, including an adult child. Also offers a group for adults who have lost a parent.
Offers peer group workshop series for adults who have lost a spouse, a loved one to substance misuse, a loved one to suicide, and those who have experienced a traumatic loss.
An additional family group is offered for adults and grieving children. The 7-week program consists of children's activities and crafts, and adult group for support and sharing. After, members can transition to monthly on-going groups.
Also promotes grief literacy and sensitivity in homes, schools and workplaces.
Offers peer support groups for mothers, fathers, and parents who have lost a child, including an adult child. Also offers a group for adults who have lost a parent.
Offers peer group workshop series for adults who have lost a spouse, a loved one to substance misuse, a loved one to suicide, and those who have experienced a traumatic loss.
An additional family group is offered for adults and grieving children. The 7-week program consists of children's activities and crafts, and adult group for support and sharing. After, members can transition to monthly on-going groups.
Also promotes grief literacy and sensitivity in homes, schools and workplaces.
Hours
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30am - 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30am - 8pm.
Dates and times vary for support groups. Call or go online for more information.
Dates and times vary for support groups. Call or go online for more information.
Eligibility
Open to anyone navigating a grief journey.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Call 716-288-7780 or completing the contact form online for further information. Walk-ins are welcome.
Program Fees
Free
Date of Official Change
Jan 07, 2026
Contacts
Barb Johnson (Primary)
Grief Support Services Manager
barb@wnycompassionconnection.org
716-393-1238
Katerina Schlabig
School Outreach Coordinator
katerina@wnycompassionconnection.org
716-713-3587