Grief Support

Unity Grief and Education Center is staffed by Unity’s experienced Grief Services team which consists of licensed counselors, social workers, a child life specialist, and trained volunteers who are compassionately skilled in offering individual and family grief support, grief groups and grief resources for all ages. 

Unity Grief and Education Center, the region’s only freestanding center designed to support any individual and family who has experienced a death, offers individual and family counseling, support groups for children, teens, families, and adults, telephone support, eNewsletter and printed resources, memorial and holiday events, and grief consultation for businesses and schools. The Grief and Education Center is located at 2079 Lawrence Drive in De Pere. 

Unity offers resources geared toward adults, children and teens to help understand and navigate grief. A lending library is housed at Unity Grief and Education Center. For downloadable Unity quarterly newsletters, Unity age specific grief information for children and teens and additional resources, please see Grief Support Resources page.

Gathering of Remembrance is a way to remember those who have died through reflection, inspirational music, and candle lighting. Gathering of Remembrance is open to families and friends served by Unity and are held in Spring and Fall.

Honor a Life Holiday Gathering is held in Decemeber at the National Railroad Museum and is an evening of reflection, music and spirit to honor loved ones and find peace with family and friends during the holiday season.

Luminary Walk is held the Friday of Mother’s Day weekend at Heritage Hill State Park. Gather friends and family and join us for the 1.5 mile Luminary Walk. This annual fundraiser provides a meaningful way to honor a loved one while financially supporting Unity Grief and Education Center.

Forget Me Not Ornament - Honor your loved-one in a lasting way with a ceramic Forget Me Not Keepsake Ornament. To place an order, complete the online order form or mail/deliver your payment of $20 per ornament along with the completed form. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

Filled with Love - Unity’s volunteers will transform cherished fabric or garment into a keepsake teddy bear or pillow that will serve as a lasting tribute to a family member or friend. Filled With Love is a unique program offered exclusively to Unity patients and families. 

Tree of Hope - Gifts to Unity can be made in memory or honor of a loved one. Naming opportunities include birds, leaves and stones on our one-of-a-kind Tree of Hope sculpture that greets those entering Unity Grief and Education Center.

Memorial Brick or Bench - The gardens at Unity offer beautiful outdoor spaces for meditation and reflection. When you dedicate an engraved brick, a garden element or a bench as a tribute to a loved one, you are helping us create an atmosphere of care and healing.

NAVIGATING GRIEF

Held Tuesday afternoon and evenings at Unity Grief and Education Center, this six-week group for adults covers topics including common reactions to grief, memories, coping and adjusting to new roles, self-care and finding hope.

VIRTUAL GRIEF CONNECT

Held on the first and third Thursday evenings (6 – 7:30 PM) of the month on Zoom, this group provides an opportunity for adults to share their grief journey and find hope through connection. Participation in Navigating Grief is recommended prior to Grief Connect.

GRIEF CONNECT

Held on the first and third Thursday afternoons (1:30-3:00 PM) of the month at the Unity Grief and Education Center, this group provides an opportunity for adults to share their grief journey and find hope through connection. Participation in Navigating Grief is recommended prior to Grief Connect.

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF – STURGEON BAY

Held the last Wednesday afternoon (1:00 – 2:30 PM) of the month, this group for adults offers a safe place for those who are grieving a death to connect with others as well as gain tools and insights into their grief journey.

HEALING THRU THE ARTS

Held the second Wednesday of the month in the afternoon (1:30 – 3:30 PM) and evening (6- 8 PM) at Unity Grief and Education Center, this hands-on creative workshop for adults guides participants to process their grief and incorporate memories. Prior art experience not required.

GENERATIONS

Held the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at Unity Grief and Education Center (only the second Thursday in summer), this group provides support to grieving families. Activities and topics are tailored to children and teens ages 4 - 18, while adults share their own grief experience. Complimentary dinner is provided.

HOPE AND THE HOLIDAYS

Held five consecutive Tuesday afternoons or evenings beginning in November at Unity Grief and Education Center or virtually, this group for adults covers topics including grief during the holiday season, holiday traditions, self-care and finding hope.

To register for a grief group group, call 800-990-9249 or 920-339-6700 during regular business hours to speak with a Grief Counselor. Registration is required for all grief groups. 

Yes, you can use our services. Our services are open to anyone in the community who has experienced a death. 

There are many types of grief. Our mission is to support those who are grieving the death of a person. 

There is no charge for the services offered to individuals and families. Donations are welcomed.