About Grief & Resources
Understanding Grief
Grieving the loss of someone to drugs or alcohol can be especially complex and painful. Alongside the deep sadness that comes with any loss, there may also be feelings of anger, guilt, confusion, or stigma. Everyone experiences this kind of grief differently—there is no “right” way to feel or to mourn. Understanding that these emotions are valid and that grief is a unique, individual process can help create space for healing and compassion during an incredibly difficult time.
Watch David’s Video on Understanding Grief
https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/understanding-loss-video
Grief Resources
Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families
The Alcove offers grief and trauma services to those that have been impacted by substance abuse disorder. It offers individual and group counseling and family reunification services.
Contact Person: Unique Cohen
Family Bereavement Groups – The Alcove offers activity-based peer support groups for children, teens and adult caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. Children receive care and support in a safe environment where they can express themselves through play, art, storytelling and music.
319 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Suite 205 Galloway, NJ 08205
609-484-1133
Unbroken Bonds
A support group for loss and recovery. A support group for family or friends who have lost someone to substance use disorder or overdose. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Angles in Motion Office
2 West Glendale Ave., Pleasantville, NJ 08232
609-652-3800
Andy's Glow Foundation
Andy’s Glow is committed to helping and supporting individuals, families, and communities dealing with the loss of their loved ones who have passed due to substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide, all are welcome. We also do one on one support. We are a nonprofit foundation; our grief groups are free. Meetings are on the second Thursday of every month at 6pm at the Ventnor Library.
6500 Atlantic Avenue
Ventnor, NJ 08406
Kathy Rivero-Robinson; 609-453-7114 or Andysglowinc@yahoo.com
Grief Share
Grief Share is a bible-based support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. You’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. This group is not specific for families who have lost someone to an overdose.
In Atlantic County the following churches host Grief Share: Beacon Evangelical Free Church in Galloway, Green Tree Church in Egg Harbor Township, Fresh Start in Egg Harbor Township abd Linwood Community Church in Linwood
Partnership to End Addiction
Knowing that every grief journey is different, the Partnership holds space for parents and other caregivers who have lost children of any age to substance use. Join our peer parent coach facilitators who have also lost children to substance use. They offer grief resources, education, support and hope for healing. Register to join us.
Online Community Grief and Loss Support Group is held on the fourth Tuesday of the Month 1pm-2pm EST / 10am-11am PST
Visit The Partnership's Grief Resources … Partnership to End Addiction