Hospice of San Luis Obispo County (Hospice SLO County) is offering a Young Adult Grief Group beginning on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. This support group is for young adults (ages approximately 18-26) who have experienced the death of a loved one. It will meet on Wednesdays from 3 – 4 pm at Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo.
For many young adults, losing a loved one is an isolating experience. It can be difficult for young people to meet others in their age group who have experienced a death in their lives. This support group provide a space for young adults to talk about grief.
“It can be challenging to find peer support when you’re young,” said Emily Erskin, one of the facilitators for the support group. “We’ve heard from young people who say they feel out of place when they attend support groups because the majority of participants are older than them. It’s hard to be the youngest person in the room.”
“So many young adults are looking for a space to connect with their peers,” said co-facilitator, Jennifer Reimer. “It’s important for young people to know that they are not alone and that there are others who have experienced loss at their age. The group will focus on grief reactions, healthy coping skills and sharing loss experiences.”
All of Hospice SLO County’s support groups are offered free of charge. Groups are led by volunteers trained in facilitation and grief counseling. The offering of groups changes to match current community needs, but currently offered drop-in groups are:
Child Loss Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
General Grief Support Group
Pet Loss Support Group
Spouse and Partner Support Group
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
Young Adult Grief Support Group
Those interested in joining a support group can visit hospiceslo.org/support-groups and find a list of available groups, along with the days and times they meet. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, please call Hospice SLO County at (805) 544-2266.
### Hospice of San Luis Obispo County (Hospice SLO County), a local, 501(c) 3 non-profit, volunteer, non-medical hospice, has been providing county-wide in-home respite care, emotional support, practical assistance, and comfort to individuals who are experiencing the impact of a life-limiting illness since 1977. The organization also offers grief-counseling services, including individual, family and group counseling, to anyone grieving the death of a loved