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Cleveland Support Groups

Cornerstone of Hope offers a unique support group experience, open to all, regardless of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds.

In Cleveland, we offer structured grief support groups each quarter led by professional facilitators. Our grief support groups have a specialized curriculum according to the type of loss experienced and are designed to support the unique needs of grievers. At the weekly support groups, facilitators guide participants through grief reactions and issues specific to the loss type, and provide opportunities for participants to share their feelings and experiences. Each group meets for 8-10 weeks.

In order to participate in a Support Group, you must complete a Group Readiness Assessment and pay a one-time fee.

Please refer to the list of Support Group offerings below to schedule your Group Readiness Assessment at our Cleveland Location. Your Group Readiness Assessment must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the group in order to enroll.

When does each group meet?

Our Support Group Calendar is updated annually with pertinent dates for each section.

What makes our groups different?

Led by professionally trained and experienced facilitators.

Closed groups—new individuals will not be joining the group mid-session, who you start the group with is who you continue the journey with

Loss specific groups so you are with others who have experienced a similar loss

Groups run weekly and are offered several times throughout the year

What should I expect?

Each meeting is two hours in length in a warm, home-like environment

A light meal or refreshments are provided every week at no charge

Weekly handouts that include readings, resources and exercises to help you make the most of your group experience

Peer mentors, those who have walked a similar journey, are there to welcome you

Adult Support Groups

Adult Grief

Losing a parent, sibling or friend can deeply impact an individual. This group is for all adults who are grieving the death of a loved one no matter the relationship.

Family Grief

Losing a parent, sibling or friend can deeply impact an individual. This group is for all adults who are grieving the death of a loved one no matter the relationship.

Young Adult Grief

This group is for people who are ages 18 through 32 years old and grieving the loss of a loved one. This group brings people together, who because of their age, are able to find a strong support system and education together.

Senior Grief

Losing a loved one is difficult at any age. As an older adult, you may have also experienced the death of loved ones in the past. However, each time you lose someone special, there is a distinct journey of grief, and this loss may come with unique difficulties.

Spouse Loss

The death of a spouse can leave a huge void in one’s life. This group allows those who have lost a spouse or significant other to find hope and support.

Child Loss

The death of a child leaves parents feeling brokenhearted and alone. This group brings parents together, no matter the age of the child, to share and find hope on their journey.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Losing a child in-utero or as an infant is devastating and not always acknowledged or understood by many. This group allows individuals and couples the opportunity to share this monumental loss and begin to heal together. General grief issues will be addressed, but we will also discuss the specific needs that arise after a death of an infant, whether through miscarriage, neo-natal, still birth or other infant loss (ages 2 and under).

Suicide Loss

When a person has lost a loved one to suicide, their grief can be complicated. Cornerstone is offering a group specifically for these survivors. General bereavement issues will be touched on, but particular attention will be given to the specific needs and stigmas that arise due to loss from suicide.

Murder Loss

When a person has lost a loved one to murder, it is a tragic and unique loss not always understood by others. Cornerstone of Hope is offering a group specifically for those facing this sudden loss. General bereavement issues will be addressed with particular attention given to the specific needs that arise after a traumatic death.

 
Complicated Loss

Sometimes there are individuals in our lives that are hard to love because our relationship with them was difficult. The people we lose often had very human problems-addictions, mental health issues, abuse/neglect, gambling, and infidelity. These problems forge a lasting impact in our lives. So, when death strikes we are left with conflicting emotions about the individual, ourselves, and our relationship with them. This group offers a safe place to explore these feelings and unresolved issues with others who understand. Join us for this educational and supportive group that will provide helpful insight into moving forward with hope.

Suicide Loss for Parents

 When a parent has lost a child to suicide, their grief can be complicated. Cornerstone is offering a group specifically for these survivors. General bereavement issues will be addressed but with particular attention given to the specific needs for parents that arise due to loss from suicide. Group will run for 10 weeks.

Military Loss

TAPS is tragedy assistance for anyone who has lost a military loved one, regardless of the relationship or the circumstances of the death. Founded in 1994, TAPS is a front line resource to military families. We invite you to join us as we provide support, care and hope with fellow survivors in a spirit of friendship and understanding. You do not have to attend every month, only when you are able or feel that you need support.

Overdose Loss

Cornerstone has recognized a great need for a support group for families that have lost a loved one to overdose. This unique loss can leave families with many unanswered questions along with a myriad of difficult emotions. This group hopes to bring people together who have experienced similar losses, offer some education about the addiction process, offer support for the numerous emotional reactions that accompany this particular loss, and provides some helpful insight for moving forward with hope.

Support Groups for Teens, Children, and Families

Child Grief

By incorporating education, peer support, and art interventions, children will be able to explore their grief process and find hope after loss.

Teen Grief

By incorporating education, peer support, and art interventions, teens will be able to explore their grief process and find hope after loss.

F.L.I.G.H.T.
(Families Living in Grief and Healing Together)

This group is specifically designed for families that are grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups are divided by age, and licensed Grief Counselors use art projects, games, stories and discussion to help you along your grief journey.

Specialty Groups

Mom’s Club

This program is a monthly gathering for moms who have lost an infant, and want to connect with other moms in a similar situation. Please join us for a time of fellowship, tea, and encouragement. These monthly meetings are free to attend, but registration is still required. The third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Holiday Grief Support

These sessions are open and free to anyone regardless of when your loss was or if you have previously been through a Cornerstone group. The holidays can be difficult for the bereaved. Please join us for tips on how to cope with the holidays and create a small memorial project. 

Friday, November 10 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 19 | 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Extended Support Group Network 

This extended group support network is for adults looking
to learn more about suicide loss or for those grieving the loss
of a loved one to suicide. Each session uses a survivor focused approach and features individual and group peer support, resources and information, activities and events. The second Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

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