A support group can be a very helpful experience for grievers. While most people are a little nervous when they attend a new group, they soon discover people who speak the same language of  loss and therefore find others who understand the experience of grief. If you have additional questions, please email  bereavement@lifebanc.org or call 216.820.4940. 

2023 SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE

To register, email bereavement@lifebanc.org  and include the group you want to attend    

Help Me Write to my Recipient or My Donor Family: (A Writing Workshop)

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 Registration Deadline: May 30, 2023

Overdose and Suicide Loss

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 Registration Deadline: July 31, 2023

Grief 101: (second opportunity)

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023

Grieving Through the Holidays

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 Registration Deadline: November 6, 2023

Spousal Loss

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dates: April 18; May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; and June 6, 13, 20, and 27 (Tuesdays) Registration Deadline: April 11, 2023

Child Loss:

(A Group for Adults who Lost a Child of Any Age) Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dates: July 11, 18, and 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; and September 5 and 12 (Tuesdays) Registration Deadline: July 5, 2023

Writing as a Means to Healing:

(for families at least two years out from loss) Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dates: September 19 and 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; and November 7 and 14 (Tuesdays) Registration Deadline: September 12, 2023

One-Time Grief Seminars

Can’t commit to ten weeks? Consider our one-time grief seminars, where you will meet other donor families in a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment.

Grief 101

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 Registration Deadline: January 17, 2023

Understanding Child and Adolescent Grief

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (A pizza dinner will be provided.) Date: Monday, May 1, 2023 Registration Deadline: April 25, 2023

Traumatic Loss, Heroic Decisions:

(A General Loss Group) Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28; March 7, 14, 21, and 28; and April 4 and 11 (Tuesdays) Registration Deadline: January 31, 2023

Creating Through Grief: (Using Art to Process Loss)

Location: Lifebanc Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dates: February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; and April 12 and 19 (Wednesdays) Registration Deadline: February 15, 2023

Stories

The stories of our donor and recipient families are powerful, moving celebrations of life, hope, and love that get to the heart of why we do what we do, and the difference we can all make. Lifebanc believes that anyone can be a hero – and we see it every day in the generous decisions of people and families who choose and support organ and tissue donation. We’d like you to meet some of these heroes, and some of the Northeast Ohio neighbors they are helping.

See All Stories

Roy Allen

Roy Allen

Patiently waiting for the gift of a kidney to save his life. See Roy Allen's Story
Ryan

Ryan

Donating to a stranger ensured his mom received a lifesaving transplant. See Ryan's Story

Michael

Michael was destined to be a superstar. See Michael's Story

Our mission is to heal & save lives, and despite the circumstances, our team continues to make every effort to ensure fulfillment of our mission.

All donation and transplantation work will continue as usual.

Programming, in-person meetings and external events are on-hold until further notice.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will deliver updates via social media, our website, and email communications as things progress.

Thank you for your continued support of Lifebanc and our community.