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OSHKOSH AREA AND FOX RIVER VALLEY GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT RESOURCES

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS:

St. Josaphat Grief Support Group:
    Group discussions focus on the events of the death, related feelings, coping skills, validation and support for group members.
    Non- denominational support group
    Meets from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
    Separated an divorced families on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of ever month
    1333 Walnut St. Oshkosh, WI 54901
    920 235-3363

A Time to Mourn Grief Support Group
    Support group for adults who have lost an adult loved one and are actively grieving. Meetings are held in the Fox Cities 3 times a year for 6 consecutive weeks. Sessions are held February - March, April - May, and September - October.

    The next series will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday nights, April 18- May 23. The sessions are free of charge, but registration is required. If you have any questions or if you or someone you know would benefit from this group, please call Chaplain Cathie Vander Velden at Bethel Home, 232-5274, to register.

    Any questions, please call.

    Deb Kosmer, MSW
    Bereavement Support Coordinator
    Affinity Visiting Nurses
    236-8539

    Sponsored by Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh, Affinity Health, Affinity VNA, Evergreen Retirement Community, & St. Raphael Catholic Church.
    920   235-4653
Unity Hospice Bereavement Group
    916 Willard Dr. Green Bay, WI 920 494-0225
    Sept. 14 - Oct. 12, 2004 1:30 - 3:00 PM Tuesdays
    Nov. 2 - Nov. 30, 2004 6:30 - 8:00 PM Tuesdays
    Dec. 7 & Dec. 14, 2004 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Grief Groups with Deb Kosmer
    We believe that a grief shared is a grief divided. As someone who is grieving the death of a loved one, we invite you to connect with others who have experienced a loss. We hold planned get togethers four times a month, two in the evening and two in the afternoon to accommodate different schedules. Our meeting sites are St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Murdock Avenue in Oshkosh and the Thompson Community Center, 820 W. College Avenue in Appleton. Attendance is free; donations are always appreciated.

    If you or someone you know would be interested in attending this support group, for additional information, or to let us know you are coming, please call Deb Kosmer at (866) or (920) 236-8500. This support group is open to any adult in the community who is grieving the death of a loved one. We look forward to seeing you.

    DEB KOSMER, MSW, BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR
    AFFINITY VISITING NURSES HOSPICE

    NEXT SCHEDULED DATES 2005 AND 2006
    APPLETON, Thompson Community Center
    Every 4th Tuesday at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.
    12/27 *** 1/24 2/28 3/28 4/25 5/23 6/27

    OSHKOSH, St. Andrews Lutheran Church
    Every 1st Thursday - 2:30 and 7:00 pm.
    12/01 *** 1/05 2/2 3/2 4/6 5/4 6/1

SUPPORT FOR THE LOSS OF A HUSBAND OR WIFE
"Life Goes On" Grief Support Group
    Sharing with others who are also widowed, facing similar challenges.
    Oshkosh Senior Center - 200 N. Campbell Oshkosh, WI 54902
    Every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM
    920 232-5000

SUPPORT FOR THE DEATH OF A CHILD
The Compassionate Friends
    Self help/ peer support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age. 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM
    St. Agnes Hospital
    Jim & Kathy Hackbarth 920 922- 4969
    National office 877 989- 0010
    OR
    1st Monday of every month At 7:00 PM
    St. Peter Catholic Church (435 High Ave. Oshkosh) Fireside room
    231- 9782
Family and Children's Service Society
    Counseling services/ bereavement support
    For families and individuals who have lost an infant, newborn, also neonatal deaths, miscarriage, stillbirth, and SIDS
    36 Broad St. Oshkosh, WI
    920 235-1002

R.T.S. Bereavement
Support group for parents of miscarriage loss, stillbirth, newborn, or infant deaths.
    Fond du Lac 920 922-2300
    3rd Monday of each month at St. Agnes Hospital
    Neenah 920 729- 3100 (Theda) 920 731-4101 (Appleton MC)
    1st Wednesday of every month and switching from Appleton
    Medical Center & Theda Clark
    Jennifer Fredriksen 920 729-2087
jennifer.fredriksen@thedacare.org

SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR A SUICIDE
S.O.S Hotline
    Survivors of Suicide Hotline for those who wish to talk or ask questions regarding suicide, how to cope and/or about the grief that is associated with suicide.

Crisis Intervention 1-877- 989- 0010

S.O.S. Support Group
Support group where families and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide can share their feelings and learn how to cope with their loss.
    Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
    Memorial Presbyterian Church library
    803 E. College Ave. Appleton, WI
    Bi- monthly newsletter No fee
    Micki Holly (920) 739- 1231 (Wichmann Funeral Home)
    OR
    Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
    Old 1st National Bank
    404 N. Main St. basement (enter building from the front door.)
    Gretchen Koch (920) 361- 2502 LPC, MSE, NCC, Grief & Loss counselor

SUPPORT FOR A DEATH THROUGH AIDS
AIDS Resources of Central Wisconsin
    On going support for those living with AIDS and those affected by AIDS
    Meets every Wednesday in Appleton call for times
    103 E. Washington Street
    1-800- 773- 2068 (920) 773- 2068

OTHER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
    Support group for people whose children or other family member or friend has been murdered.
    3rd Sunday of every month call for times
    Meriter Hospital Conference room A
    Madison, WI
    Ruth Wagner (608) 246- 8820
    Dale & Maggie Gustafson (262) 628- 0679

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Support group and information for those who have lost a child, family member, or a friend through drunk driving
    Winnebago County
    8480 Shirley Ct. Winneconne, WI (920) 582- 4379
    Wisconsin office
    2144 W. Spencer St. (P.O. Box 536) Appleton, WI 54912
    1-800- 799- 6233

Crisis Intervention and Help Line
365 days a year short term counseling and grief counseling over the telephone. Also resource and referral service for all kinds of help.
(920) 233- 7707

Oshkosh Public Library
Community Services Directory
Information on agencies and services in Oshkosh and surrounding area. Call for information.
(920) 236- 5200

Men Journeying Through Grief
Recognizing that men may experience and express grief differently; Affinity Visiting Nurses Hospice and Wichmann and Fargo Funeral Homes are co-sponsoring A Series of Evenings for MEN ONLY. You are invited to join us for a light supper followed by a discussion led by Pete Reinl, Coordinator of Bereavement Support Services at Wichmann and Fargo and co-led by AffinityVisiting Nurses Hospice Bereavement Team. Discussion will include topics relevant to and of interest to men who are grieving or who just wish to learn more about men’s grief.

    Dates- Wednesday Evenings 6 to 8 PM
    August 9, 2006
    October 4, 2006
    November 15, 2006

    All evenings will be held at
    Affinity Visiting Nurses Office
    816 West Winneconne Avenue
    Neenah WI (In the Fox Point Strip Mall)

    Pre-registration not required but is appreciated for planning purposes.
    Please call Deb or Rosie at 727-2000 or toll free (866) - 236-8500.

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