Bereavement & Grief near
Life After Loss is a 6-week program through the Ecumenical Center designed to give a widow an opportunity to focus deeply on her grief and loss.
This is taught by a certified LAL grief facilitator and is a combination of teaching, discussion, and learning activities.
The topics are as follows:
- Week One – What to Expect in Grief
- Week Two – The Process of Grief
- Week Three – Living with Memories
- Week Four – Needs When You are Grieving
- Week Five – Honoring Special Occasions
- Week Six – What Now?
Contact for meeting information here.
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NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:
1-800-273-8255
CRISIS TEXTLINE:
TEXT HOME TO 741741
TREVOR PROJECT:
1-866-488-7386 LGBTQAI+ Crisis Line
VETERANS CRISIS LINE:
1-800-273-8255 (PRESS 1)
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL
600 N UNION AVE
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
(830) 606-9111
RESOLUTE HEALTH
555 CREEKSIDE CROSSING
NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78130
(830) 500-6005
NBPD MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER:
(830) 221-4100
EMAIL MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
COMAL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
(830) 620-3400
Our Crisis Intervention Program is designed to help families in crisis. The Family Life Center uses several criteria to determine the crisis situation – financial difficulties, health issues, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one, or any other significant stressor that affects the stability and harmony of the family.
Each client is handled on a case-by-case basis. Once the crisis is assessed, we may continue with one or more of the following:
- Budgeting Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Other Assistance
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - See Below |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - See Below |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - See Below |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - See Below |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching on a monthly basis.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free
Sts. Peter and Paul parish realizes that the death of a loved one is a very challenging time. Members of the Bereavement Committee unite in assisting the family during this time of need.
Volunteers respond immediately when notified of a death and are willing to provide assistance with the funeral reception or any other arrangements, if requested.
Our Bereavement Committee coordinates with the family to ensure that food is prepared and is ready to be served to the family and guests following a funeral.
Some members of this ministry assist with the preparation of baked goods or sandwiches at home, while others come to the parish and set up facilities for the reception and serve those who attend.
Follow-up calls may be made to family members for several months following a death.
If you need the services of this ministry or if you would like to volunteer to join this ministry, contact Merlene Peters 830-625-0345 or Carol Friemuth 830-625-6530.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
God’s Healing Love is a Grief Support Ministry that offers comfort to families and individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Volunteers strive to be a source of God’s Love, Care and Support through personal contact to those experiencing grief.
For God's Healing Love, contact Lee Ambrosino at 210-865-1801.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Life After Loss, our grief support group designed to help us better understand the process of grief and how to live through it in a way that is healing.
For information on meeting times, contact Darlene Acker 210-313-4818.
Hope Hospice Grief Support is available to serve individuals of all ages as well as families.
Grief Counseling:
Our counselors are experienced in working with grieving adults, children, and families. We will meet with you in person to discuss your own grief experience and create a plan that will best meet your needs.
Telephone Calls:
Our counseling team is available to speak with you over the phone if you have a question or special concern. For more in-depth assistance, we recommend you take the first step in your healing journey by calling (830) 358-5300 to schedule an initial visit.
Support Groups:
It is important to recognize that you are not alone, and support is available. Groups help you meet others who have had experiences similar to yours and learn important coping skills. Please call 830-358-5300 with any questions. Grief Support Groups at Hope
Click here for a list of all our services.
If your loved one was served by Hope Hospice, there is no fee for counseling.
For community clients seeking counseling, we offer a sliding fee scale based upon your current financial situation and need. Fees are decided and agreed upon during the intake interview and may be adjusted whenever there is a significant change in income or financial status.
There is no fee for intake interviews.
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching on a monthly basis.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
GriefShare also offers short daily email messages that encourage, inspire, and provide practical information. Click here to sign up.
This meeting is held at the Portable Building A, Room 2 Behind the main church building.
Click here to find this group's most current dates and times.
$20.00 (Includes workbook)
Scholarships available
Mission work is one of the founding principles of our church, and there are many ways to get involved!
Little Free Food Pantry
What started as the Eagle Scout project of one of our high schoolers has grown into a service that provides critical aid to our community. Our Little Free Pantry makes deliveries every other week to several families in the area and also keeps a pantry stocked in our partnered Hill Country MHDD clinic for clients.
Act II Sewing
Act II Sewing is a group of ladies who meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am to sew for a good cause. Some of their regular projects are stuffed animals for St. Jude Children’s Home, Presbyterian Children’s Home, and other organizations and occasions where children might need a bit of comfort.
They make clothing protectors, lap blankets, shawls, walker bags, and more for nursing home residents, hospice patients, and Meals on Wheels recipients. You don’t need to be skilled at sewing to help make these projects and more, just come by and lend a hand.
Kids Hope
Kids Hope is a national non-profit organization that partners young students in need with mentors from a local church, who provide a one-on-one relationship dedicated to supporting their growth.
Mentors meet with their students once a week for one hour, helping with homework, providing a listening ear, and being a steady source of support. Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church has been partnered with Kids Hope since 1998. If you would like to be a mentor or a prayer partner, please contact us to learn more.
Partnership with Mental Health Clinic
We are partnered with the Canyon Lake branch of the Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disability Center. The fully staffed mental health clinic operates full-time out of our Fellowship Hall and provides mental health, individual developmental disability, and substance abuse services to our community. If you are in need or wish to learn more, go to their website at https://www.hillcountry.org/services/canyon-lake-mh-center/ or call their office at 830-387-5995.
Donations
In addition to all of the more hands-on work we do at Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church, we make donations to many organizations in our local community and the larger world. These include, but are not limited to:
- CRRC Food Pantry
- John Knox Ranch
- Canyon Lake Meals on Wheels
- Mission Presbytery
- Mo-Ranch
- Presbyterian Church USA
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
- CARE of Canyon Lake
Click here to Donate
Click here to view the Calendar of Events
| Monday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Thursday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Friday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
GriefShare also offers short daily email messages that encourage, inspire, and provide practical information. Click here to sign up.
Click here to find this group's most current dates and times & Zoom information.
$10.00 (Includes workbook)
*Scholarships are available.
In this group, we offer a nurturing environment where you can openly express your emotions, share your experiences, and find solace in connecting with others who understand firsthand the pain of this particular loss. We aim to provide a supportive community where each member can feel heard, validated, and supported in their unique grieving process.
Our sessions are facilitated by Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Associates (LPC-Associates) who are here to:
- guide the discussions
- offer coping strategies
- provide resources to help you navigate through the challenges of grief
This group is a place where you can explore your feelings without judgment whether you're feeling overwhelmed by:
- sadness
- anger
- guilt
- confusion
Must be 18 years or older to participate.
Everyone must complete a FREE 15-minute screening with one of our counselors before joining the group.
You do not have to be a current client at KM Counseling Services to be part of the group.
Family members from the same family (same loss) are allowed to participate in the group together with prior authorization from group leaders.
Insurance accepted or reduced rates of $25 per session
A caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences.
You will gain insight into what you are experiencing. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone.
This is a 13-week class led by John Haddad at the church.
There is childcare available (there's an additional cost)
Click here to join and for more information, group dates, and times.
Workbook required.
Cost $20 You can pick up your workbook in class on the first day.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
GriefShare also offers short daily email messages that encourage, inspire, and provide practical information. Click here to sign up.
Click here to find this group's most current dates and times.
Free.
These clinics were established to provide primary care to the Veteran in their community.
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) continually seeks to improve our delivery of health care services and is excited about our existing Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Program. STVHCS contracts with community providers to provide primary care to Veterans closer to their home or work.
Please call STVHCS Telecare at 1-888-686-6350 for more information on locations, assignments, appointments and services.
Your Primary Care Provider will provide you with:
- Annual Physical Exam (Not limited to just the annual physical exam)
- Continuous Primary Care
- Pneumonia Vaccine
- Routine Labs and X-rays
- Prescriptions
In addition to the primary care services you receive from this clinic, the full array of the VA medical services (including specialty tests and consultations) will be made available through the STVHCS VA Medical Center.
These clinics are by enrollment only and interested Veterans should call our Telephone Liaison Care Nurse Program at 1-888-686-6350 for further information and enrollment. Please do not call or visit these clinics for an appointment until you have called to enroll and received a confirmation of enrollment letter and clinic brochure.
Veterans and their families.
Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church is a "Stephen Ministry Congregation". We have 15+ trained caregivers who come alongside hurting people to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional & spiritual support. All our caregivers are trained by the national Stephen Ministry program to provide excellent 1-on-1 peer support.
Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching every month.
Please join us every Sunday at 10:05 AM for our live stream of the worship service, through Facebook link
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 10:05 AM - 11:30 AM |
The purpose of the St. Monica Bereavement Ministry is to provide those grieving and mourning, a support community of hope and love during this time of mourning, however long that takes. We provide Faith Care Always because we know, Love Never Dies.
Our team members are made up of parishioners who have lost a spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or friend. If you have lost a loved one and are searching for a safe place to lay your grieving; please consider the Bereavement Ministry.
We look forward to meeting you and walking with you on your grief journey.
If you have questions or just want to talk, please do not hesitate to contact Deacon Sean W. Dooley at (210) 274-7085 or via my emails; [email protected] or [email protected].
Free.
This ministry is made up of a group of widows and widowers who have developed a strong relationship with each other. The members meet once a month at different restaurants for fellowship, devotion and a good meal.
Click https://www.nhumc.org/article/moving-on/ for more information.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group that will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
GriefShare also offers short daily email messages to encourage, inspire, and provide practical information.
Click here to sign up.
Click here to find this group's most current dates and times.
$15.00 - includes workbook.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching every month.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Assisted Listening System Available
Free
Hope Hospice Grief Support is available to serve individuals of all ages as well as families.
Grief Counseling:
Our counselors are experienced in working with grieving adults, children, and families. We will meet with you in person to discuss your own grief experience and create a plan that will best meet your needs.
Telephone Calls:
Our counseling team is available to speak with you over the phone if you have a question or special concern. For more in-depth assistance, we recommend you take the first step in your healing journey by calling (830) 358-5300 to schedule an initial visit.
Support Groups:
It is important to recognize that you are not alone, and support is available. Groups help you meet others who have had experiences similar to yours and learn important coping skills. Please call 830-358-5300 with any questions. Grief Support Groups at Hope
Click here for a list of all our services.
If your loved one was served by Hope Hospice, there is no fee for counseling.
For community clients seeking counseling, we offer a sliding fee scale based on your current financial situation and need. Fees are decided and agreed upon during the intake interview and may be adjusted whenever there is a significant change in income or financial status.
There is no fee for intake interviews.
The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.
Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.
Individual, group, and family counseling for:
- Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
- Veterans
- Seniors 65+
(No adult counseling services are available at this time)
- Telehealth available
- Se habla Español
- Counselors are available by appointment only.
We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.
Free
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Summit Grief Care continues to support those grieving the loss of a loved one through monthly supportive grief workshops.
Our Grief Care Support Group is available
- In-person at the Small Group Zone, located in the Lower South Lobby to get connected and/or pick up your study material.
- Online via Zoom.
- Meeting ID: 844 4880 9021
- Passcode: 415829
GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.
This 13-week workshop is being offered at BMC on various dates, please click here for the latest information.
Contact the church office to sign up.
$25 for Workbook.
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers called Stephen Ministers to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to the hurting.
Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive monthly support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
During residential treatment, patients learn recovery skills, interpersonal skills, and mental health management skills to manage mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and others. Length of stay is determined individually by our clinical team with the patient.
Residential patients attend 30 hours of programming per week. The topics covered include the biology of addiction, interpersonal skills, relapse prevention skills, communication skills, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, movement, yoga, and recovery skills. The residential program centered on evidenced-based practices, recent neuroscience discoveries, and the mind-body connection.
The patient will work with an individual counselor to resolve any presenting mental health issues, trauma issues, and or any adverse childhood experiences. Mental health issues, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences are risk factors that may be contributing to the addiction. In addition to clinical participation, patients will learn about the 12-step program and attend 12-step meetings on-campus and off-campus.
Ages 18+.
Click here to start the admissions process or for more information.
We accept most major insurance.
Hospice is an appropriate course of care for terminally ill patients in the last six months of their lives, at a time when curative treatments are no longer an option.
Hospice caregivers help patients manage their illness and remain as comfortable as possible in their environment. The goal of hospice is symptom management rather than treatment or recovery. Hospice care complements the guidance of a patient’s physician.
Hospice helps ease the burden of families caring for patients during this time.
When is someone ready for Hospice care?
- At the recommendation of their physician
- When diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and when symptoms are no longer responding to a curative treatment
- If you feel that your loved one may qualify for hospice services, please call one of our offices to discuss hospice eligibility and specific health conditions.
Care Locations
Our goal is to provide hospice services in the environment that best meets the needs of the individual patient, caregiver, and other family members. To that end, we provide care in whatever setting our patient calls home:
- Personal Home – When possible and desired, we help our patients remain at home during their terminal illness. Whether care is provided in the patient’s home or a caregiver’s home, our team of professionals and volunteers makes sure that the appropriate equipment and supplies are placed in the residence so that it is as comfortable and well-equipped as possible.
- Nursing, Assisted, and Independent Living Facilities – When caring for a patient who resides in a nursing home, an assisted living, or an independent living facility, our hospice team complements the services and skills of the facility staff and works with that staff to care for the patient. In addition, we offer our full spectrum of support services to the patient’s family.
The hospice care team that we bring to our clients and their families includes:
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Social Workers
- Therapists
- Patient’s physician
- Hospice medical director
- Home health aides
- Bereavement counselors
- Chaplains
- Volunteers
Whatever you may be going through, we want to be there for you.
Pastoral and Licensed Counseling can help with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, grief, stress management, and more.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
New Creation provides support through a network of professionals, trained volunteers, and community resources.
We want you to know that you are not alone. Let us walk with you through life's traumas and transitions and with the help of the Holy Spirit, guide you to the other side toward health, healing, and wholeness.
We offer:
- Counselors and referrals
- Hospital and homebound visitation
- Bereavement and funeral planning assistance
- Pastoral care support groups
- Suicide prevention
- Prayer support
Click here to learn more about these services.
Our mission is to reflect Christ’s love by serving cancer patients and others with life-threatening medical conditions, through tangible assistance and spiritual support. These individuals have family members and caregivers who are also affected, and they need to know they are not alone.
Please join us as we follow the Lord’s leading in this new ministry at CrossBridge. Our focus is sharing the LOVE of Christ and the HOPE of the gospel!