Grief & Bereavement Support Resources
Returning to the quiet rhythm of daily life after a loss takes time, and no one should have to walk that path alone. If you or someone you care about is seeking comfort, guidance, or simply a safe space to share, the following community and professional resources are here to support you.
Jewish organizations
1. Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (Los Gatos), "Healing Together" grief & loss group
A small group for adults, led by a licensed marriage and family therapist, meeting online on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The link is sent after registration. Enroll at lisan@jfssv.org or call (408) 556-0600. Click. (scroll to "Healing Together").
2. JFCS, South Peninsula (Palo Alto office) and the wider Bay Area
Individual grief counseling and an eight-week group, "Grieving the Loss of a Loved One," open to anyone regardless of faith. Phone: 415-449-1212. The South Peninsula office is at 200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, 650-688-3030. Click.
3. JFCS East Bay (Berkeley / Concord)
Bereavement support in a Jewish context. Registration is required. Phone: 925-927-2000. Click.
Non-Jewish, local to San Jose
4. Pathways Hospice, grief support
Individual counseling and support groups for spouse/partner loss, parent/caregiver loss, child loss, and suicide loss. Click.
5. Hospice of the Valley, Center for Grief and Loss
It's now part of Sutter Care at Home. It offered individual sessions, grief groups, and a holiday workshop; phone: (408) 559-5614. Since its web page no longer loads, call to confirm the services are still running.
6. Santa Clara County grief support directory
A one-page list of grief services in the county, including the Center for Grief & Loss and Pathways. Click.
7. VITAS Healthcare - "Death Over Thai Food"
A bereavement support group meeting twice a month over shared meals to help families process loss. Click.