Community Bereavement Support Groups
Our Open Support Group and Bereavement Help Points (BHPs) are informal drop-in groups for anyone who is facing bereavement to connect with other people who have experienced a loss. Experience tells us that this can reduce feelings of loneliness, help you feel understood and present opportunities for learning and sharing ways of coping.
The meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who will offer a safe space, support you, share potentially helpful resources and offer signposting. Some people find the meetings a helpful space to talk about their loss(es) and the challenges faced, while others may prefer to listen to the experience of those around them (this can be just as helpful).
There is no need to register your attendance before your first group session.
| Date: | The second and fourth Tuesday of each month |
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| Time: | 10.30am to 12.00pm |
| Location: | Strongs, 74 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JY |
| Registration/booking: | Not required |
| Further information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://www.strongscoffeehouse.co.uk/ |
| Date: | The second and fourth Monday of each month |
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| Time: | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Location: | Brambles Restaurant (within Quadrant), 9-15 George Yard, Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QA |
| Registration/booking: | Not required |
| Further information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/locations/brambles-restaurant-2/ |
| Date: | The first and third Thursday of each month |
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| Time: | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Location: | Hudson's Coffee, Danbury Mission, 54 Maldon Road, Danbury, CM3 4QL |
| Registration/booking: | Not required |
| Further information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://www.danburymission.org.uk/hudsons-coffee-shop |
| Date: | First and third Monday of each month |
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| Time: | 1.30pm to 3pm |
| Location: | Community Cafe, Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3, 2HP |
| Registration: | Not required |
| Further information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://hatpevvhall.org/the-bar-and-lounge |
| Date: | The first and third Tuesday of each month |
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| Time:: | 10am to 11.30am |
| Location: | Continental Café, Kings Head Centre, 38 High Street Maldon, CM9 5PN |
| Registration: | Not required |
| Further information:: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://continentalcafe.co.uk/ |
| Date: | The first and third Friday of each month |
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| Time: | 10am to 11:30am |
| Location: | The Tea Rooms, 46 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AR |
| Registration/booking: | Not required |
| Further Information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
| Website of the venue: | https://www.facebook.com/thetearoomswitham |
| Date: | The third Wednesday every month |
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| Time: | 7pm-8:30pm |
| Location: | Farleigh Hospice, North Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7FH |
| The group: | We offer mutual support for all adults over 18 years of age who have had a significant bereavement. The openness of the group enables members to share experiences, learn from others and access support. No member is expected to contribute, only when they feel able to. |
| Registration/booking: | Not required |
| Further information: | Email circle@farleighhospice.org or call 01245 457308 |
More help and advice
We have created a page of helpful advice and links which can be found here.