Grief Support

While grief is the natural response to the loss of someone important to you, each person’s grief is unique. It is a process that takes time. Our qualified bereavement counselors can help you navigate the grieving process.

Support Through the Grief Process

After you have lost a loved one, you may be asking yourself: “Why can’t I get over it?” You may experience many emotions: anxiety, worry, guilt, loneliness.

All of these thoughts and feelings are normal. The grieving process has no timetable, but if these emotions are interfering with your life, you may need professional help.

Our services are designed to help you navigate grief at your own pace. We offer grief support to individuals and families as they cope with the emotional, social and financial stresses associated with life-limiting illness and loss.

Throughout the year we host a number of grief support events and programs for the communities we serve.

Grief and Loss Support Groups

We offer in-person Grief and Loss Support Groups throughout the year. The purpose of these support groups is to provide an atmosphere of trust and acceptance in which participants may freely share their experiences, struggles, feelings, and concerns as well as their strengths, solutions, and joys. The groups will encourage participants to create friendships and network with each other. This support is offered at no cost to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one, even if they were not a patient of Coastal Hospice. One-on-one phone support or in-person meetings are available by request.

For more information, please contact the Bereavement Department at griefsupport@coastalhospice.org or by phone: 410-742-8732 ext. 621.

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One-On-One Support

For our Four Lower Shore Communities: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester.

One-on-one phone support or in-person meeting are available by request. For more information, please contact the Bereavement Department at griefsupport@coastalhospice.org or by phone: 410-742-8732 ext. 621.

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Struggling with Grief or Loss?

Join Our Grief Support Groups at No Cost.

Ongoing Support Groups

Weekly | January – December 2026

We invite you to become a part of our ongoing grief support groups that occur weekly. Our groups are offered at no cost to those who continue experiencing pain due to death, whether or not Coastal Hospice supported you. We are proud to support our Four Lower Eastern Shore Counties, Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico!

Dorchester County*
Wednesdays | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Coastal Hospice Dorchester Office
316 Dorchester Avenue | Cambridge, Maryland

Somerset County*
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Princess Anne Library
11767 Beechwood Street | Princess Anne, MD

Worcester County*
Thursdays | 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Ocean Pines Library
11107 Cathell Road | Berlin, Maryland

Wicomico County*
Fridays | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mac Center
909 Progress Circle | Salisbury, Maryland

*You will be notified by the Facilitator, Nicole, if the are any group cancelations.
To register, please email Nicole Long, Coastal Hospice Bereavement Counselor and Community Educator at nlong@coastalhospice.org or call 667.252.0255. If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.

Grief & Recovery Support Groups

Thursdays | April 9 – May 28 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | MAC Inc.

Thursdays | July 9 – August 27 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | MAC Inc.

Join our 8-week Grief & Recovery Support Groups to experience a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where your healing can begin. Open to all adults who have experienced the death of a loved one, whether or not Coastal Hospice was part of your journey. Both groups will be held at MAC Inc., 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury, MD.

Commitment to attend all meetings is highly encouraged.
For the first session, please bring a photo or item that you feel comfortable talking about as an introduction to the loved one you lost.
We will be respectful of people’s time; meetings will start and stop at scheduled times.

To register, please email Rachel Gulley, Coastal Hospice Bereavement Counselor, by phone at 667-252-0557 or by email rgulley@coastalhospice.org. If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.

Grief & Recovery Support Group Jul Aug 2026

Grief Support Groups

6-Week Grief Support Group
Loss of Loved One | 2026 Schedule

Struggling with the loss of a loved one? Please join our FREE 6-Week Grief Support Group

Scheduled Dates:

January 12, 19, 26 | February 2, 9, 16

March 16, 23, 30 | April 6, 13, 20

May 4, 11, 18, 25 | June 1, 8

September 7, 14, 21, 28 | October 5, 12

November 2, 9, 16, 23 | December 7, 14

The purpose of these support groups is to provide an atmosphere of trust and acceptance in which participants may freely share their experiences, struggles, feelings, and concerns as well as their strengths, solutions, and joys. This group will encourage participants to create friendships and network with each other. This support is offered at no cost to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one, even if they were not a patient of Coastal Hospice. One-on-one phone support or in-person meetings are available by request.

Worcester County
Macky & Pam Stansell House
1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wicomico County
Mac Inc. Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Commitment to attend all meetings is highly encouraged.
For the first session, please bring a photo or item that you feel comfortable talking about as an introduction to the loved one you lost.
We will be respectful of people’s time, meetings will start and stop at scheduled times.

To register, please contact Rachel Gulley, Bereavement Counselor at Coastal Hospice | 667-252-0557 rgulley@coastalhospice.org

If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.

Memorial Gatherings

During the summer and fall, Coastal Hospice hosts four community-based memorial ceremonies. These are at no cost and open to the public. The purpose of these gatherings is to provide a time of remembrance and reflection. Part of our time together will include a shell ritual. Sea shells are provided to all attendees or you’re invited to bring your own shell. Bereavement Counselors are present to offer grief support and general information about the organization to those interested in learning more about the services Coastal Hospice offers.

Open to all family and community members who have experienced the death of a loved one—whether or not Coastal Hospice was part of your journey. Anyone is welcome to this memorial gathering, where we recall the names and memories of loved ones and honor them.

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2026 Memorial Gatherings

Coastal Hospice invites you and your family to honor the life of your loved one by attending our 2026 Memorial Gathering. We look forward to seeing you and sharing together this time of remembrance.

During the summer and fall, Coastal Hospice hosts four community-based memorial ceremonies. These are at no cost and open to the public. The purpose of these gatherings is to provide a time of remembrance and reflection.

Bereavement Counselors are present to offer grief support and general information about the organization to those interested in learning more about the services Coastal Hospice offers.

Dorchester County | Tuesday, June 2 @ 5:00 P.M.
The Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park
2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, MD, 21613

Somerset County | Tuesday, July 14 @ 5:00 P.M.
UMES Student Services Center – Outdoor Rotunda
30665 Student Services Center Lane, Princess Anne, MD, 21853

Wicomico County | Tuesday, September 8 @ 5:00 P.M.
Schumaker Park Pavilion
1019 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, MD, 21804

Worcester County | Tuesday, October 6 @ 5:00 P.M.
Macky & Pam Stansell – Meditation Garden
1500 Ocean Pkwy, Berlin, MD, 21811

Registration at No Cost. To register, please email the Supportive Services Coordinator at griefsupport@coastalhospice.org or call 410-742-8732 ext. 677. If leaving a message, please state the memorial gathering you are interested in attending.

Pediatric Grief Support

We offer a support program for children that provides tools to cope with loss and assist on their grief journey.

Camp Chameleon: June 2026
Registration Open!

Camp Chameleon is a 3-day summer day camp open to children ages 6 to 12. The camp offers a safe place for these children to express their grief, to explore the many emotions that accompany the death of someone close, and to learn age-appropriate coping skills that will assist them on their grief journey. Camp Chameleon is hosted through a partnership between The Personal Wellness Center and Coastal Hospice, both in Salisbury, MD.

Camp Chameleon begins with a family event at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at The Personal Wellness Center at 6508 Deer Pointe Drive #4C, Salisbury, MD. The three days of Camp, June 24th-26th, will be filled with fun and activities for the campers. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily! Each child will receive a t-shirt and supplies for all activities. We encourage families to participate on Friday, during the last portion of camp, for a debriefing.

Registration Closes May 22, 2026! This year’s camp is limited to 40 children to ensure a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone, so don’t wait to sign up! Full details will be shared once registration is confirmed.

For more information, please contact Joel Belier, Supportive Services Team Leader at jkbeiler@coastalhospice.org or by phone: 410-430-3102.

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