Grief Resources

GROUPS/CLASSES/CIRCLES

* Grief Group at Tilly’s Coffee Shop in Fall Creek 3rd Weds of the month 5:30-6:30

* Compassionate Friends at Whirlybird Coffee Shop 3rd Thurs of the month 6:30 – 8:00

* Grief and Loss Support Group 3rd Weds of the month 10am-11am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room 1314 E. Lexington Blvd

* Chippewa County Grief Support Group Central Lutheran Church 28 E Columbia St

Chippewa Falls meets on 2nd and 4th Mon of each month 3-4m

Chippewa County Grief Booklet and Resources Link

* Mayo Clinic Health System Support Groups, Call (715)-464-5086 for more information

-Side By Side– 5 week grief support group

-Common Bonds– for widows and widowers

-Tapestries of Grief– express grief through art

*SHARE of the Chippewa Valley Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support

they have a website, walk, support group that meets at the EC Library in room 106

https://sharechippewavalley.squarespace.com/

*Suicide Loss Group of the Chippewa Valley 1st and 3rd Thurs of each month in the Rec Room at Dove Healthcare South, 3656 Mall Drive EC 6:30-8pm or call 715-598-7037

* Grief Processing Group by Family Therapy Associates 715-246-4840

* Grief Share support groups – a Christian based approach to healing. Grief Share takes place at various churches throughout our area. It is a 10 to 12 weekly gathering working through a workbook, watching videos and discussing topics as a group. Led by trained leaders. Bethesda Lutheran in EC, Central Lutheran in CF, Jacob’s Well in Hallie

Griefshare.org to find a class offering at a location nearest to you

* Grief Group by Aurora Community Couseling An 8 week group providing supportive space for adults to share, heal and find hope after loss. Virtually Mondays 4-5pm and/or In Person Tuesdays 4-5pm 2150 Eastridge Center Eau Claire, WI contact Gao Vang gvang@auroraservices.com

* Grief Circle Sponsored by Newman Parish, Eau Claire - Fall 2026

This is a six week series that will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 at the Ecumenical Religious Center (110 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701).

Everyone in the Chippewa Valley is welcome to participate. This group provides a safe place for those experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one. It is a time of learning about grief, and the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with others who understand. The facilitators, Laurie Hittman and Sue Ripp, have experienced the death of parents, a sibling, a child, and friends. The support of others on the same journey can provide a great deal of comfort and healing.

For more information or to register contact:
Laurie Hittman 715-379-4110 jlhittman@jlhittman.com
Sue Ripp 715-829-3822 sueripp@charter.net

There is no fee for this series, but registration is requested in advance

The LSS Grief Support Network Initiative

Lutheran Social Services is developing a centralized, community-focused hub. Their focus includes: [1]

The Community Grief Resource Directory: A centralized online database launching to connect residents with all local grief resources in one place. [1, 2]
Professional Provider Network: A coordinated system allowing regional therapists and counselors to share resources, standard training, and best practices. [1]
LSS (Lutheran Social Services) overseeing Grief Services Project in Eau Claire – not fully launched yet, more info

Several Area Funeral Homes will offer discussion topics throughout the year. Smith Funeral Chapel in EC held one last November on Holidays and Grief: Navigating these Challenging Days the contact was Laurie Hittman 715.379.4110

BOOKS

It’s OK that you’re NOT OK :

Meeting Grief and Loss in a culture that doesn’t understand by Megan Devine

When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner

The Unspeakable Loss: How do you live after a child dies by Nisha Zenoff

Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Anna Whiston-Donaldson

Once More We Saw Stars: A Memoir by Jayson Greene

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

The Grieving Brain by Mary Frances O’Connor

A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney

Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart by Dr. Alan Wolfelt

You Can Heal Your Heart by David Kessler – his website has lots of info Grief.com

Good Grief by Granger Westberg

Permission to Mourn by Tom Zuba

Beyond the Darkness by by Clarissa Moll

Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy by Rachel Macy Stafford

BOOKS - Kids

Waterbugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Children by Doris Stickney

I Will Always Love You: A journey From Grief & Loss to Hope & Love by Melissa Lyons

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

But I didn’t Say Goodbye by Barbara Rubel