Grief Resources

GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. We have almost 60 e-mail support groups and two web sites.

The Grief Watch site was created to provide you with bereavement resources, memorial products and links that can help you through your personal loss. It also serves as an excellent educational tool for all who travel down the road of grief.

The AARP provides information on how to handle to death of a loved one. They cover many topics from legal issues to dealing with personal grief.

Willowgreen. Gathered here is general advice in the areas of grief, illness, transition, and caregiving that is designed to offer insight, comfort, and encouragement.

The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved. Centering was founded in 1977 by Joy and Dr. Marvin Johnson.

Local Hospices and Support Groups

Support groups are open to the public, you do not need to be affiliated
with Hospice in any way to join these support groups.

Flint River Hospice
402 North West Street
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-1050

Hospice Chaplain:
Rev. Donna Bevels

Grief Support Group:
Second Thursday at 12:00 pm at Assembly of God Church, 610 North Tennille Ave., Donalsonville, GA and at 6:00 pm at First Church of God, 501 South Russ St., Bainbridge, GA

Please RSVP, (229) 248-1050

Volunteer Coordinator:
Rev. James Scarborough

Hospice of Southwest Georgia
117 South Donalson Street
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 246-9965

Hospice Chaplain:
Rev. Chuck Sayers

Second and fourth Thursdays of every month at their office at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Anna Brinson for more information, (229) 246-9965.


Gentiva Hospice
432 East Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 246-6330

Hospice Chaplain:
Rev. Andy Glover           

Monthly social meet and eat support group, call (229) 246-6330
for more information