Support Groups
The TEARS Foundation offers free support groups for bereaved families who have experienced the death of their baby. We also have trained “Peer Companions” available to talk over the phone or meet with you. A Peer Companion is a bereaved parent or family member who has also lost a baby, has at least 2 years through their grief process, and has completed the TEARS training. To be connected with a Peer Companion contact our office at 253-200-0944, office@thetearsfoundation.org.
Below is a list of current groups offered. The groups are always open monthly to new members and everyone is welcome to attend. You may join our online Pregnancy & Infant Loss group, here. Support for the deaf community and Spanish speaking community is also available.
Athens, AL
Parent Support Group
Currently meeting virtually
Date: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Friends in Loss
In-person meeting
Date: Third Sunday of each month
Contact Jennifer or Ruthe at alabamachapter@thetearsfoundation.org for more information.
Anchorage, AK
Child Loss Support Group
Center for Child Loss
5631 Silverado Way, #F-102
Anchorage, AK 99518
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month (July-Sept)
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
*Meal is offered at 5:30pm
Contact Kim Hatt (907) 529-4289
These meetings are open discussion support groups. Any bereaved parent is welcome to drop in.
If you would like support over the phone reach out to Kim (907) 529-4289, Christine ((907) 360-2370, James (907) 360-2483
Valley, MD
Bereaved Sibling Support Group – In person (Timonium, MD)
Every other Saturday at 10am (Closed group, 8 session groups in the Fall & Spring, Summer mini session)
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group Western Maryland – In person (Frederick, MD)
110 E Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701
2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group Central Maryland – In person (Timonium, MD)
1300 York Rd Suite 240b
4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
Termination for Medical Reasons Support Group – Virtual
3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:00pm
Email marylandchapter@thetearsfoundation.org for zoom information
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group for Women of Color – Virtual
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm
Email: marylandchapter@thetearsfoundation.org for zoom information
Worcester, MA
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
Virtual
1st Monday of the month from 7-8:30 pm
Email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org for login information
Pregnancy and Parenting After Loss Support Group
Virtual
2nd Tuesday of the month 7-8:30 pm
Email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org for login information
For anyone trying to conceive or currently pregnant following a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
These meetings are open discussion support groups. Any bereaved parent is welcome to drop in.
Manchester, NH
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group – Virtual
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Contact for meeting link: Kim Badessa: 603-546-8222
Darcie Champagne: 347-529-9476
newhampshirechapter@thetearsfoundation.org
These meetings are open discussion support groups. Any bereaved parent is welcome to drop in.
New Jersey
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group – virtual
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Email: newjersey@thetearsfoundation.org for link
Pregnancy and Parenting After Loss Support Group – Virtual
Date: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact: southjersey@thetearsfoundation.org for link
Grandparents Support Group – Virtual
Date: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Link: Zoom
This group meets once a month to support each other as bereaved grandparents. Please contact the Center for more information.
Contact Melissa at southjersey@thetearsfoundation.org for more information.
Dickinson, ND
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
OPEN to ALL families that have suffered a pregnancy or infant loss.
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Currently virtual
For more information on the North Dakota Support Group Contact Rebecca Zent (605) 490-9761 Email northdakotachapter@thetearsfoundation.org
These meetings are open discussion support groups. Any bereaved parent is welcome to drop in.
Latrobe, PA
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
Currently meeting virtually
When: 3rd Thursday of every month
Time: 8:00pm
Contact: Paige at pennchapter@thetearsfoundation.org/(724) 961-9489
This support group is for everyone who has suffered a loss. Anyone is welcome to attend no matter how long ago your loss was or when it occurred. You’re welcome to come and share. For any questions, please contact Paige Green (724) 961-9489.
Pregnancy & Parenting After Loss Support Group
Currently meeting virtually
When: 2nd Friday of every month
Time: 8:00pm
Contact: Paige at pennchapter@thetearsfoundation.org/(724) 961-9489
Dad’s Division
Currently meeting virtually
When: 4th Friday of every month
Time: 8:00pm
Contact: Sean at pennchapter@thetearsfoundation.org/(724) 961-9489
Sisters in Loss
Contact Paige for location information
When: 1st Friday of every month
Time: 8:00pm
Contact: Paige at pennchapter@thetearsfoundation.org/(724) 961-9489
Grandparent’s Support Group
Currently meeting virtually
When: 4th Friday of every month
Time: 7:30pm
Contact: Taji at pennchapter@thetearsfoundation.org
For questions about any of these groups, call the TEARS office at 253-590-7373.
