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    Grief Support Programs

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    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**************@pr********.org.

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    FALL, WINTER, 2024-2025

    Adult Loss of a Parent

    Thursdays, January 9 - February 27, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (8 Sessions)
    Location: Main Conference Room, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa
    This program will be repeated in March-April and in July-August 2025 - details will be published here when available.

     

    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**************@pr********.org

    Learning to Live with Loss

    WEDNESDAYS, January 8 - February 26, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (8 Sessions)

    Location: Main Conference Room, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa
    This program will be repeated in March-April and in July-August 2025 - details will be published here when available.

    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**************@pr********.org

    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

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