Grief Support Programs
The loss of a loved one is difficult and complicated by our society’s reticence to talk about grief. Our bereavement department is available to offer support through one-on-one consultations, either in-person or by phone or other electronic formats such as Zoom and Facetime, depending on the preference of the client.
To find out more or to register for a group, please call Xavia at 707-258-9080 or email xa**************@********ce.org.
If you would like to be contacted by a member of our caring Grief Support team, please complete the form below. You will be contacted within 2 business days.
SPRING, SUMMER, 2025
Adult Loss of a Parent
Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (8 Sessions)
Location: Main Conference Room, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa
Next sessions to be announced.
The death of a parent is a significant event in the lives of most. This is a closed (limited to 8 people) support group that includes grief education and open discussion. Members tend to express relief that their experiences are shared by others and that they are not unique in their grief.
PLEASE NOTE
For the Adult Loss of a Parent series, each class builds on the content of the previous class, so for the best outcome, we strongly recommend attending all 8 classes.
Registration: Contact Xavia at 707-258-9080 or Xa**************@********ce.org
Learning to Live with Loss
WEDNESDAYS, April 9 - May 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (8 Sessions)
WEDNESDAYS, July 9 - April 27, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (8 Sessions)
Pre-registration required.
Location: Main Conference Room, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa
Grief is an uncharted journey. This 8-week, in person group combines education about grief with support from members and includes tools to facilitate the grieving process.
PLEASE NOTE
For the Learning to Live with Loss series, each class builds on the content of the previous class, so for the best outcome, we strongly recommend attending all 8 classes.
Registration: Contact Xavia at 707-258-9080 or Xa**************@********ce.org
Tender Steps: Supporting Children Through Grief
Children often respond to grief differently than teens or adults. Some may not have the vocabulary of maturity to express their feelings. Others may appear normal at first but regress into thumb-sucking or bed-wetting behaviors. Changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, headaches, and stomach aches can be common physical manifestations of grief in children.
Adults, especially if they are grieving themselves, can have difficulty explaining the concept of death in age-appropriate ways, or picking up on subtle changes in behaviors and moods of the child, so children may experience isolation and depression.
Tender Steps is a new program for children aged approximately 5-10 years to assist them as the navigate grief. An adult (parent/guardian/adult family member) is required to accompany the child and may opt to attend the session to observe and learn and will be able to communicate with the facilitator outside of class times if necessary.
This series is offered in association with The COPE Family Center, where the classes will be held: 707 Randolph St., Napa CA 94559.
COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES Napa County (and beyond)
Crisis Lines
If you are in a crisis or distress at any time, services are available day and night.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800.TALK (8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org (live chat available)
Professionals are on standby to offer counseling and assistance
for all life crises.
Crisis text line: text “HOME” to 741741
Mental Health Crisis Hotline
707.253.4711
Confidential support and information. Bilingual.
Veterans Crisis Line/Military Crisis Line
800.273.8255 (Press 1)
www.veteranscrisisline.net (live chat available)
Connects with veterans, their family and friends in crisis.
Friendship Line for Older and Disabled Adults
800.971.0016
24-hour toll-free hotline for older and disabled adults. Trained staff and volunteers respond to calls from individuals who are either in crisis or just need a friendly voice to talk to.
COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER
Aldea Children and Family Services
707.253.0123
Individual, family, and group therapy, in Spanish and English.
Eligibility: Self-referral okay. Open to youth up to 18 years old.
Mentis
707.255.0966 ext.132
Professional psychotherapy to individuals of all ages, in Spanish and English.
Eligibility: Napa County Residents.
Fees: Various insurances, plus sliding scale, based on client income
Ole Health
707.254.1770
Professional, bilingual therapy
LGBTQ Connection
707.251.9432
Bilingual counseling and support.
Kaiser Permanente
707.258.2500
Professional therapists available.
Eligibility: Kaiser members only
Fees: Based on member’s insurance coverage.
PRIVATE THERAPISTS
Therapists are experienced in grief counseling.
Nicole Bendayan MFT
707.338.1681
Penni Cremen, MFT
707.483.9321
Annette Henke, LCSW
707.927.1574
Angie Ito, LCS
707.322.1651
Joanie Seidel, MFT
707.253.7513
Sharon Marks, LCSW
707.224.2027
Loss of a Child
Compassionate Friends of Napa Valley
707.258.1623
www.compassionatefriends.org
Call about local monthly peer support meetings
SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
800.821.6819
Survivors of Loss Due to Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Healing Conversations”
Peer support for Survivors of loss due to suicide.
Visit: www.afsp.org, and follow the steps under “get help”.
| Denise Bleuel, LCSW 707.226.9838 No fee phone support | James Warnock, MDiv 707.226.9838 No fee phone support |
ONLINE RESOURCES
www.grief.com
David Kessler – offers online support groups and many resources on death and grief, as well as a list of approved grief counselors, by state.
www.centerforloss.com
Dr. Alan Wolfelt – Not currently offering support groups, although he has many resources for reading and self-help, along with a list of approved grief counselors, listed by state.
www.complicatedgrief.columbia.edu
The Center for Complicated Grief – offers resources, support and workshops to assist the grieving process.
www.griefshare.org
Offers support groups, sharing and a journal for recording your feelings. If you go to the website and enter your zip code, you will be provided with a list of griefshare groups in your proximity.
www.webhealing.com
Has a wide array of grief resources and provides links to other websites dealing with specific types of loss.
www.MentalHealthMatch.com
Links those wanting counseling to the appropriate type of counselor on its site.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Widowed Person’s Association of California, Napa Chapter.
707.254.0467 (Contact: Karen)
Meet every 2nd Friday at the Elks Lodge for lunch
Zoom meetings every Thursday at 12:45
$60 membership fee
Men’s Group
707.258.1800 (Contact: Rocky)
Fridays, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Napa Senior Center
Gents and a Cuppa Joe
707.963.8555 x 103 (Contact: Caroll Cotton)
Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rianda House
Senior Centers
Senior Centers offer a variety of activities, from art to sport, through socialization and exercise classes. They offer non-threatening ways to meet other people and form new interactions, as well as to learn something new, which is excellent for brain health! All are open to all members of the public – you do not have to be a resident of that area.
Napa Senior Center
707.255.1800
1500 Jefferson St., Napa 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
Rianda House
707.963.8555 x 103
1475 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
www.riandahouse.org
Parks and Recreation, Yountville
707.944.9712
6516 Washington St., Yountville, 94599
https://www.townofyountville.com/departments-services/parks-recreation-519