HOPE Connection, Inc. (Bereavement Groups)

MOURNING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?
There's hope. We will see you through.

HOPE Connection, Inc.
for Bereavement, Loss and Transition

Valley Beth Shalom
15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino 91436
All groups are led by licensed therapists.

For information, schedules and fees, please contact us:

(818) 788-HOPE (4673)
     www.hopegroups.org

Click here for vBS Resources on Death and mourning

Thursday Night: Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group - In-person at VBS
Bereavement support is offered to grievers who have had a spouse or partner die for the first two years after their loss. Groups are offered based upon the number of months from the death of a loved one.
7:00-7:30 p.m. Coffee, social time and announcements
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Group Meeting
This is not a drop-in group. Call to schedule an orientation with a licensed therapist.

Thursday Night: New Beginnings Alumni Group - Virtual on the Zoom Platform
This group is offered only for individuals who have completed the 2-year bereavement group program
offered by HOPE Connection. The New Beginnings group assists individuals to discuss and transition
into the issues of a newly defined life.  Issues discussed may include:  family and friend relationships,
dating, the life of a single person, changing values and beliefs, spirituality, grief issues that get
activated and how to create a healthy, functional life after grieving the death of a spouse.  This is a
place to problem solve life's ongoing struggles, share life's joys and continue to feel connected.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Group Meeting

Additional programs:

Tuesdays: Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group - Virtual on the Zoom Platform
Bereavement support is offered to grievers who have had a spouse or partner die for the first two years
after their loss. Groups are offered based upon the number of months from the death of a loved one
and are facilitated by licensed therapists.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Group Meeting 

Tuesdays: New Beginnings Alumni Support Group - Virtual on the Zoom Platform
This group is offered only for individuals who have completed the 2-year bereavement group program
offered by HOPE Connection. The New Beginnings group assists individuals to discuss and transition
into the issues of a newly defined life.  Issues discussed might include:  family and friend relationships,
dating, the life of a single person, changing values and beliefs, spirituality, grief issues that get
activated and how to create a healthy, functional life after grieving the death of a spouse.  This is a
place to problem solve life's ongoing struggles, share life's joys and continue to feel connected.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Group Meeting 

Wednesdays: Agoura Hills Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group - in-person in Agoura Hills
Bereavement support is offered to grievers who have had a spouse or partner die for the first two years
after their loss. Groups are offered based upon the number of months from the death of a loved one
and are facilitated by licensed therapists.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Group Meeting
Call to schedule a one-time orientation meeting.

Saturday: Death of a Parent Group for Adult Children- Virtual on the Zoom Platform
Bereavement support for adult children whose suffered the death of a parent. This group is facilitated
in 8-week series. This group gives individuals a safe place to share and heal their grief.
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Group Meeting
Call to schedule a one-time orientation meeting.

Fees and Orientation: 

It is necessary to call in advance to schedule a one-time orientation for all groups. None of the groups are drop-in groups.

Orientation with a licensed therapist is $75.
Fee for each group is $40 per session.
Sliding scale is available if needed.

Non-profit and non-denominational

For information, schedules and fees, please contact us:

(818) 788-HOPE (4673)
     www.hopegroups.org

Additional Support Available through the VBS Counseling Center