Idaho support EVENTS
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Be The Light Walk for Suicide Awareness & Prevention
September 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM (MST) at the Elks Lodge, St. Maries, Idaho SPAN of Benewah County invites the community to join the 7th Annual Be The Light Walk for Suicide Awareness & Prevention. This meaningful community event brings people together to remember loved ones lost to suicide, support those impacted by suicide loss, and raise awareness about the importance of prevention, hope, and connection. Participants can enjoy: ☕ Coffee provided by St. Joe Tastery 🌯 Breakfast burritos by Taco Bout It 🎪 Community booths 📚 Resources and information 🎟️ Raffles and giveaways 💙 Opportunities to connect, remember, and support one another Whether attending in memory of someone special, supporting a friend or family member, or simply helping raise awareness, everyone is welcome to walk together and help shine a light of hope. Pre-register today: www.tinyurl.com/MR9WJNEX |
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Because Kids Greive: Making Holiday Memories
BKG Grieving Center 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM MT Because Kids Grieve invites families to join in a special holiday event focused on connection, remembrance, and healing. “Making Holiday Memories” is a space for grieving kids and teens ages 6–17 to celebrate the season while learning meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones who have died. Families are also encouraged to join themed grief support groups and family-style dinners held every third Friday in June, July, August, September, and October 2026. These gatherings create opportunities for children and teens to connect with others who understand the realities of grief and loss while building support, community, and hope together. Text: (208) 731-1461 or Email: [email protected] RSVP by going to https://becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/ |
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Best Chance Counseling PLLC Presents: Virtual Grief Support Group
When: Wednesdays at 12:00 PM, Starting October 1, 2025 Length: 60 minutes Cost: $30 per session A compassionate, welcoming space to: - Understand grief and the healing journey - Share your story in a safe community - Receive and offer meaningful support - Learn how to gently hold space for your loved one - Explore ways to keep living while honoring your loss For information and to register, contact Christy Long. Call 208-258-5460, or email [email protected] Don’t miss this opportunity for connection, healing, and hope. You don’t have to walk this road alone. |
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Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group
1st Tuesday of the month from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST The Boise Hive at 3907 W Custer Drive, Boise, Idaho 83705 The Boise Hive's Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) group focuses on helping those who have lost a loved one to suicide find support, closure, and peace. If you have lost someone to suicide, join them on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST, to see what it's all about. For additional information, email [email protected] or visit www.boisehive.org |
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Copper Falls Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group
When: Last Tuesday of every month - The next meeting is on July 28, 2026. Time: 1:30–2:30 PM MT Location: 1830 S. Eagle Road, Meridian 83642 Contact: 208-995-2453 “Grief is the price we pay for love, and healing comes through remembering, honoring, and allowing ourselves to feel.” Copper Falls Hospice is launching a new Grief and Loss Support Group this month to support individuals and families who are grieving the death of a loved one. Bereavement counseling and connection are an important part of hospice care, and this group offers a compassionate space to remember, honor, and share with others who understand the journey of loss. Learn more: https://www.copperfallshospice.com/ |
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End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho: Living with Death
2nd Wednesday every month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Avenue S., Nampa, ID 83651 Next Date: August 12, 2026 Living and Dying are two sides of the same coin, you can't have one without the other. The End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho have created a free monthly meeting for the community to find support, education and connections. We are all students of life, continuously learning to live with Death, Dying and Grief. Spend some time with them in-person at our monthly Living with Death events. Learn more at: https://www.eoldoulasid.org/ |
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Good Grief Peer Support Group
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL PEER WELLNESS CENTER MOVES TO THEIR NEW LOCATION WHICH IS TBD. Good Grief is a peer support group that provides a safe and comfortable space for all-inclusive discussions related to the journey of grief and loss. Join them for weekly topics, resources of all kinds and community support. All grievers are welcome to join them and there is no charge to attend! Contact the group facilitators Angelina and Amanda via email with inquiries: [email protected] |
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Life Café: Conversations About Living & Dying Well - Hosted by ANCORA Health Services
Second Tuesday of every month Next Meeting: August 11, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM MT Library! at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703 The community is invited to join Karen Midlo, Community Educator and End-of-Life Doula, for Life Café -- a welcoming space for thoughtful conversations about living well, dying well, and honoring what matters most. Each gathering includes presentations, documentary viewing, and short readings designed to spark meaningful discussion and reflection. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, in their own way, as they explore what has changed and what still matters. FREE and open to the community. Questions? Call Karen Midlo at 208-413-9117 |
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Panhandle Health District - Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Thursdays, Starting February 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM MT 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 North Idaho College: DeArmond Building, Room 106 If you live in Northern, Idaho, and have experienced a loss due to suicide, you are welcome to attend the Panhandle Health District's Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group in person to find compassionate peer-to-peer support. A virtual option is available for those outside of the area. All are welcome to attend. Email [email protected] with any questions. https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/ |
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Potter Funeral Chapel Grief Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Every Month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT Next meeting: August 12, 2026 Potter Funeral Chapel — 228 E Main St., Emmett, ID 83617 If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk that road alone. Potter Funeral Chapel is hosting Emmett’s first FREE monthly grief support group, created to offer connection, understanding, and a compassionate space for healing. Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one are welcome to attend— whether recent or years ago. No hospice or funeral affiliation required. All are welcome. Topics rotate monthly based on group needs, including: Whether you want to talk, listen, learn, or simply sit with others who understand, you’ll be met with care. If this season feels heavy, tender, or overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is here for you. Call Liz for more info at 208-452-2672 or visit www.potterchapel.com Related New Story: www.tinyurl.com/EmmettGriefGroup |
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SPAN of Benewah County Grief Support Group
Every 3rd Thursday of each month Next Meeting: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM MT St. Maries Fire Protection District Station 1, 308 Jefferson Ave., St. Maries, ID 83861 "Trust in time that your Spring will come. That you, too, will begin to thaw. That in time you can and you will push through the bitter heaviness of grief. You will bloom once again, new and different. You will begin to grow towards the sun and find respite and healing in its warmth." - Jennifer Stern, LISW (transformativegrief.com) Whatever season of grief you find yourself in, please accept this invitation to gather with others for support and to support others. Consider making time for grief into your schedule. While grief cannot be anticipated or scheduled, being prepared for its occurrence can be helpful. This group is open to all forms of grief and loss! December can be a tender and difficult month for many people. SPAN of Benewah County invites you to join them for a gentle gathering of community and care—a space to pause, breathe, and be together while honoring the light that remains within us and around us, even in times of darkness. For this month’s gathering, participants are invited to bring a photo of their loved one to share with the group. To learn more visit www.SPANBenewah.org or email: [email protected] |
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Treasure Wellness Counseling and Training Center Grief & Loss Support Group
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM MST 2 Locations: 3006 E. Goldstone Dr., Meridian, Idaho 83642 & 320 11th Ave S., Suite 204, Nampa, Idaho 83651 In this group you can share with others who are struggling. You will be supported in activities which help you reflect on your grief. You will have the opportunity to learn techniques to help cope with the feelings which accompany the loss. You will be encouraged to discuss feelings and learn effective ways to express your loss. This is an open group with walk-ins welcome. If it is a holiday, please call 208-515-7661 to confirm that the group is being held that day. They do not charge a fee to participate in this group. Donations are accepted and appreciated, however are NOT required. https://treasurewellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TreasureWellness/ [email protected] |
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General support Events
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The Aftermath Conference - Homicide Survivors
September 11–13, 2026 Gig Harbor, WA A brand new multinational in person only gathering for those impacted by homicide loss. The Aftermath Conference will take place September 11–13, 2026, in Gig Harbor, Washington. The Far North is proud to serve on the steering committee, helping to bring this important gathering to life. Thanks to them for spreading the word about this powerful new space for connection, healing, and support. Follow @aftermath_conference for updates and email [email protected] for a registration application. |
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Death Café hosted by The Heartway
Last Monday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 PM PT via Zoom The next meeting is Monday, August 31, 2026. Explore the mysteries of death and transform perceptions about life's final transition at the Heartway Death Café, a welcoming, open, and safe environment to discuss any thoughts or fears about life, death, and beyond. Their objective is to foster an awareness of death that leads to a more fulfilling life! Join them on the last Monday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 PM PT via Zoom (courtesy of the SusiQ -- the nurturing home of Laguna Beach Seniors). The next meeting is Monday, July 29, 2024. At their monthly online discussion groups, attendees become more intimate with death and transform their fears around the end-of-life transition. In a relaxed, open, and safe atmosphere, participants are invited to share any issues or fears surrounding life and death. Please note that Death Café events are a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Join facilitator Dr. Andrea Deerheart, Founder of The HeartWay, for a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion. Everyone is welcome! The FREE monthly Death Café features: - A relaxed, open, and safe atmosphere where attendees are invited to share issues surrounding life and death - A focus on increasing awareness of death to help participants and their loved ones make the most of finite lives - A respectful, and confidential space, with no agenda— there is never any intention to lead people toward a conclusion, product, or course of action Find out more and register at www.theheartway.org/death-cafe |
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Endicott College Grief Study
If you've experienced a loss and are feeling the weight of grief in your everyday life, researchers want to hear from you. Endicott College is conducting a study to better understand how to support those navigating grief from a behavioral perspective. Study Eligibility Criteria: - 18 years or older - Vocal fluency in English - Experienced the loss of a loved one at least 6 months before enrolling - Currently experiencing disruption or emotional dysregulation in daily life Your participation could help shape future grief support! If you're interested, contact Cristin Shanahan at [email protected] or scan the QR code in the image. This study was approved by Endicott College's Institutional Review Board IRB #2210049-3 |
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Faith & Grief Ministries Online Support Gatherings
Faith & Grief Ministries is offering support gatherings on various days of the month. They will be posting updates on their website and Facebook page. You can also join their Facebook Online Gathering Group for daily prayers & resources. Please register and you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting access link & dial-in instructions. https://www.faithandgrief.org/gatherings/ Faith & Grief Workshops
Faith & Grief Ministries workshops are led by grief support experts who have experienced grief themselves and really “get grief.” The workshops are for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief, and sharing stories in small group discussions. Spiritual practices are introduced in each workshop session and are designed to promote comfort in grief. The multi-session workshops are hosted online and when possible, in-person. https://www.faithandgrief.org/griefworkshop/ |
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Grief & Growth: A Virtual Workshop Series
“Should I talk about it?” - “I miss them.” - “I feel numb.” There’s a workshop for that. And one for that too. Grief & Growth: A Virtual Workshop Series is a psychoeducational series of live and on-demand Zoom workshops, hosted by SADOD designed to support individuals grieving the death of a loved one due to substance use. New topics added monthly. Attend live or watch anytime. Learn coping skills & connect with others. FREE for Massachusetts residents: Use code MASS at checkout. Just $10/live workshop for others. On-demand recordings are free for everyone. Explore grief with others; you don’t have to do this alone. Sign up now: bit.ly/grief-workshops Questions? Contact [email protected] |
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Jonathan's Giving Tree - Life After Loss of a Child Support Group
Thursday's at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. This group provides a safe space and supportive environment to further explore the stages of grief and is open to anyone that has loss a child, or a adult sibling or grandparent. It provides an opportunity to meet other grieving parents and share experiences and coping strategies. Zoom Meeting ID: 811 5824 0458 Password: OKMD4t For more information, contact Marcia Arreola at 949-342-6547. https://www.facebook.com/Jonathans-Giving-Tree-618093828699261/ https://jonathansgivingtree.org |
Pet Loss Grief Support & Candle Ceremony
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
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Room for Grief hosted by Reimagine
Every third Thursday of the month, the Reimagine community opens its arms to those navigating loss with the Room for Grief sessions. Facilitated by dedicated volunteers, these peer-led, drop-in gatherings are designed for anyone looking to learn about grief or seeking support on their journey. Using art, creativity, and thoughtful prompts, these sessions foster meaningful conversations and deep introspection. Created for adults across generations, Room for Grief provides a safe space when it’s needed most. Learn more and register at https://tinyurl.com/HolidayRFG24 |
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Wild Grief Virtual Hike Habit
This monthly gathering is open to people of all ages. Join them every second Saturday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST on Zoom. The next Virtual Hike Habit will be on August 8, 2026. To create space and time to be in nature—even when it’s not possible to physically gather together—Wild Grief created a virtual version of Hike Habit on every second Saturday. Meet with others for mutual support before and after you take a hike on your own, walk around your neighborhood, or spend time gazing at a tree. A trained grief facilitator will guide you through creative activities to help you engage with your grief and connect with others who have also experienced loss. Come together online for peer support and guided reflection, with time built in to step outside and connect with your grief. To register, visit: tinyurl.com/WildGriefHikeHabit |
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World Childless Week: September 14-2, 2026
This week is dedicated to raising awareness of the childless, not-by-choice (CNBC) community and supporting those who have felt the heartbreak
of knowing they will be childless for life. It's for anyone who is childless despite their longing to be a parent because they have never been
pregnant (for any reason), not carried full term, or have suffered the sadness of a baby born sleeping.
The aim is to...
Support and Empower: Helping every childless person share their stories with confidence.
Build Bridges: Fostering empathy and removing the stigma of disenfranchised grief between the childless, childfree, and parents.
Raise Awareness: Highlighting the unique challenges and emotional journeys of the CNBC community.
Get Involved: Register for FREE World Childless Week webinars. Full details will be available via the link in the bio at @worldchildlessweek
Join support groups at worldchildlessweek.net/support-groups
This week is dedicated to raising awareness of the childless, not-by-choice (CNBC) community and supporting those who have felt the heartbreak
of knowing they will be childless for life. It's for anyone who is childless despite their longing to be a parent because they have never been
pregnant (for any reason), not carried full term, or have suffered the sadness of a baby born sleeping.
The aim is to...
Support and Empower: Helping every childless person share their stories with confidence.
Build Bridges: Fostering empathy and removing the stigma of disenfranchised grief between the childless, childfree, and parents.
Raise Awareness: Highlighting the unique challenges and emotional journeys of the CNBC community.
Get Involved: Register for FREE World Childless Week webinars. Full details will be available via the link in the bio at @worldchildlessweek
Join support groups at worldchildlessweek.net/support-groups
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This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.
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For any type of crisis situation, you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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