Need Immediate Care?
For emergency services, call 911.
For non-emergency walk-in care, try an ExpressCARE location.
Need help scheduling or have a question?
Call 888-402-LVHN (5846).
Grief Support Services
Need Immediate Care?
For emergency services, call 911.
For non-emergency walk-in care, try an ExpressCARE location.
Need help scheduling or have a question?
Call 888-402-LVHN (5846).
Losing a loved one is difficult. As a branch of Lehigh Valley Hospice, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s bereavement services offer emotional, psychological, and spiritual support through a variety of group and individual counseling options to help people cope with grief and loss.
We are pleased to be offering support groups in smaller sizes, both in-person and virtually through WebEx conferencing. Days/times of our groups may have changed. Please call Lehigh Valley Bereavement Services at 610-402-7481 for more information.
Individual, family and couples counseling
This service provides bereaved family and friends of our Hospice patients the opportunity to get the individual attention they need to help transition through the grieving process. It also serves to support the family dynamic structures that may be impacted during this difficult time. Appointments are seen at our Hospice Offices: 2024 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Call (610) 402-7481 to inquire about scheduling an appointment.
Bereavement Support Groups (for adults)
Hospice Bereaved Group – available only to those who had a loved one die on Lehigh Valley Hospice
LEHIGH VALLEY GROUP -- This bi-monthly support group is created especially for family members of those we served on Lehigh Valley Hospice. The group meets on either Mondays or Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA. Please call for more information and to register (610) 402-7481.
POCONO AREA GROUP -- This six-week group is for Hospice Bereaved and grieving members of the local community in the Pocono region. The group meets on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. at 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. Please call (570) 421-5390 for more information.
Memorial Art Group: Healing Through Creative Expression
Led by a board-certified art therapist, this adult group requires no artistic ability! We meet the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 pm at our hospice offices. Please call for more information and to register, 610-402-7481.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss – Virtual Group
For those who have experienced a death through miscarriage, stillbirth or an infant. Our group meets virtually on the first Thursday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Please call for registration and the WebEx link.
Social Groups (for adults)
Find supportive fellowship at a local Allentown restaurant.
Ladies Lunch Club – 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.
Please call 610-402-7481 for more information.
** Starting soon in the Pocono area-- Please call 570-421-5390 to inquire about our Pocono-area Ladies Lunch.
Men’s Breakfast Group – 9 -10:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.
Please call 610-402-7481 for more information.
Children’s Programs
Stepping Stones – A four-week grief care program for children (ages 6 - 15) and their families.
Next program dates TBD.
Camp Cocoon – This one-day camp program is filled with activities and play for children (ages 6 - 12) who have experienced a death loss and could benefit from a safe place to express their grief.
Next program to be held May 31, 2025. Please call our office at 610-402-7481 for more information and to register
Annual Programming
Grief and the Holidays -- An educational & supportive opportunity for those ages 18 and over who are grieving through the holiday season.
Next session: November 2025. Please call for more information, 610-402-7481.
Additional support resources
In addition to the programs offered by Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we have developed a list of resources from outside organizations to support you during a time of loss. Please note that LVHN does not own or manage content on websites other than LVHN.org and is providing links to these resources for ease of access.