Upcoming Events
Spring 2026 E-Motion Walking Groups
Join our grief groups for grievers by grievers with movement, with locations across Massachusetts. Each group will be walking and working towards completing 5k.
Register: https://fply3edo5wa.typeform.com/to/BN36L51a?typeform-source=www.emotion-mc.org
Learn more: https://www.emotion-mc.org/locations
Locations for each group will be provided after registration.
Lenox E-Motion
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and Time: March 15 – May 3 (Sundays)
Amesbury E-Motion
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and Time: April 12 – May 17 (Sundays)
Gloucester E-Motion
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and Time: April 12 – May 31 (Sundays)
Springfield E-Motion
- Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child
- Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays)
Sturbridge E-Motion
- Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child
- Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays)
Dorchester/Boston E-Motion
- Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons
- Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays)
Boston/Newton E-Motion
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and Time: April 26 - June 28 (Sundays)
Other Spring 2026 Events
30th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace
Help us support mothers and families of murder victims at our annual walk for peace.
Who can attend: All are welcome
Date and time: May 10 at 8 a.m.
Location: Town Field Park, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
Registration: https://www.mothersdaywalk4peace.org/Account/Register
Learn more: https://www.mothersdaywalk4peace.org/
Hematology Oncology Annual Survivor Celebration
Cancer survivors are invited to join us at this celebration. Date, time, and location will be announced soon.
Contact:
Vipasha Agnihotrigupta, LICSW, OSW-C, support program manager at 617.638.7540 or vipasha.agnihotrigupta@bmc.org
Cyrena Gasse, support program assistant at 617.414.5726 or Cyrena.Gasse@bmc.org
Summer 2026 Events
Camp Kesem
Summer camp for children whose parent(s) are undergoing cancer treatment, are cancer survivors, or were lost to cancer
- Who can attend: Children and teenagers from six to 18 years old
- Date and time: June, July, August – exact dates TBD
- Location: Boston University, Chestnut Hill, Harvard University, MIT, Tufts
- Register: https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll&_gl=1*xzuei9*_ga*NjcxMDg2NTczLjE3NzQ0NjcwNzE.*_ga_QY37YFZRTW*czE3NzQ0NjcwNzEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzQ0Njc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgzOTU1NDc0NTU.*_gcl_au*NDg1MDY5MTY3LjE3NzQ0NjcwNzI
- Learn more: https://www.kesem.org/programs-services/camp-kesem
- Contact: 253.736.3821
Camp Kangaroo
A free bereavement camp experience for children who have suffered grief due to the death of a loved one
- Who can attend: Children and teenagers five to 18 years old
- Date and time: TBD (two-day camp)
- Location: Natick, MA
- Learn more: https://seasonsfoundation.org/camp-kangaroo/
- Contact: 847.692.1000 or LKcomt@Seasons.org
Wildflower
Summer camp and enrichment opportunities for children who have lost one or both parents. Date, time, and location will be announced soon.
- Who can attend: Children five to 18 years old in the Greater Boston area
- Contact: 804.377.3430 or kcollopy@comfortzonecamp.org
Comfort Zone Camp
Programs for children who have lost a parent, guardian, or sibling
- Who can attend: Children ages seven to 17 (or 18 if still in high school)
- Date and time: June, July, August – exact dates TBD
- Location: Camp Burgess & Camp Hayward, Sandwich, MA
- Register: https://www.wildflowerforkids.org/how-to-apply/
- Learn more: https://seasonsfoundation.org/camp-kangaroo/
- Contact: Diane Gardner, program director at 781.861.1413 or dgardner@wildflowerforkids.org
Angel Wings Retreat
Two-day bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving loss of a loved one
- Who can attend: Children and teenagers six to 15 years old
- Date and time: July 11-12
- Location: TBD
- Learn more: https://athome.southcoast.org/angel-wings-retreat/
- Contact: 508.973.3426 or angelwingsretreat@southcoast.org
Camp Braveheart Massachusetts
Two-day bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving loss of a loved one
- Who can attend: Children and teenagers five to 17 years old
- Date and time: July 16-17
- Location: Hockomock Area YMCA, 300 Elmwood St, North Attleborough, MA02760
- Learn more: https://www.hopehealthco.org/campbraveheartregistration/
- Contact: 888.528.9077 or CampBraveHeart@HopeHealthCo.org
Camp Stepping Stones - Care Dimensions 25th Camp Stepping Stones
Space for children and parents/caregivers to connect with other grieving families, to honor and remember those who have died
- Who can attend: Children from four to 18 years old and their families
- Date and time: July 18, TBD
- Location: Glen Urquhart School, 74 Hart St, Beverly, MA 01905
- Learn more: https://www.caredimensions.org/grief-support/childrens-programs/camp-stepping-stones
- Contact: 888.283.1722 or Camp@CareDimensions.org
Camp Erin Boston
Weekend camp program for children, teens and their families, providing grief support and education
- Who can attend: Children, teens, and their families
- Date and time: August 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Camp Erin Boston, Middleboro MA
- Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2AyPDxQpMrrWYvCB9uGxXdO3NOlmfH2gg7QHJs6ezYxReLg/viewform?pli=1
- Learn more: https://www.camperinboston.org/
- Contact: 508.309.5107 or infocamperinboston@gmail.com
Fall 2026 Events
Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice
Join us at the 39th Annual Walk for Hospice
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and time: September 27 at 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (walk)
- Location: St. John’s Prep, 72 Spring St, Danvers, MA 01923
- Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/39thannualwalkforhospice/register/form/registration
- Learn more: https://www.caredimensions.org/grief-support/bereavement-resources
- Contact: 888.283.1722
October: “Wave of Light”
Service to honor all losses, but specifically those who have died at BMC Brighton in the past year
- Who can attend: Anyone in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced a loss
- Date and time: October 15, 7-8 p.m.
- Location: BMC Brighton main chapel
- Contact: Elizabeth (Elli) Goeke, MDiv, director of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Service at 617.789.2093 or elizabeth.goeke@bmc.org
Walk for Hope
Join our walk to raise awareness of mental health challenges and suicide prevention and help support individuals who have experienced loss and individuals at risk
- Who can attend: All are welcome
- Date and time: TBD
- Location: Andover Field House, 80 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA 01810
- Register and learn more: https://fsmv.org/events/walk-for-hope/
November: “Adult Loss Mass”
Service to honor all losses, but specifically those who have died at BMC Brighton in the past year
- Who can attend: Anyone in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced a loss
- Date and time: Weekend before Thanksgiving – Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
- Location: BMC Brighton main chapel
- Contact: Elizabeth (Elli) Goeke, MDiv, director of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Service at 617.789.2093 or elizabeth.goeke@bmc.org
Winter 2026 Events
Care Dimensions Tree of Lights
Each light represents a story, memory and a lasting tribute
Who can attend: All are welcome
Date & Time: December, TBD
Location: TBD
Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/toli/event/treeoflights/
Contact: 978.223.9787 or events@caredimensions.org
Homeless Persons Memorial Event & Annual Memorial Service
Who can attend: All are welcome
Date & Time: December, TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Claire Davies, LICSW, senior manager of behavioral health at 617.655.3557 or Claire.Davies@bmc.org
Hematology Oncology Holiday Party
Who can attend: BMC cancer and sickle cell survivors
Date and time: December, TBD
Location: TBD
Contact:
Vipasha Agnihotrigupta, LICSW, OSW-C, support program manager at 617.638.7540 or vipasha.agnihotrigupta@bmc.org
Cyrena Gasse, support program assistant at 617.414.5726 or Cyrena.Gasse@bmc.org
Ongoing Children and Family-Focused Events and Support
Jeff’s Place
Supportive groups for grieving children, teens, young adults, and families
Who can attend: Children, teens, young adults, and their families
Date and time: Depends on the services/group
Location: Jeff’s Place, 281 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Learn more: https://www.jeffsplace.org/
Contact: 508.879.2800
Hope Health
Grief support groups for children, teens and adults
Locations: Virtual or in-person in MA: Attleboro, Weymouth and RI: East Greenwich, Providence, Portsmouth, Wakefield, Warwick
Learn more: https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/hospice-care/grief-support/find-a-grief-support-group/
Contact: 888.528.9077
Heart Play
Individual, bereavement groups and summer camps supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families coping with a serious illness or death of an important person in their lives
Who can attend: Children, teens, young adults, and their families
Date and time: Depends on the services/group
Location: Virtual and in-person at Good Shepard Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton MA 02459
Learn more: https://www.heartplayprogram.org/
Contact: 508.309.5107 or jwiles@gscommunitycare.org
Ongoing Adult-Focused Events and Support
Bereavement Group
A six-week bereavement support group
Who can attend: Any adults in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced an adult loss
Date and time: Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m., early October to mid-November
Location: BMC Brighton
Contact: Jesse Keane, associate chaplain in Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services at 617.789.3045 or jesse.keane@bmc.org
New Beginnings Wellesley Hills
Grief and loss support group
Who can attend: Adults only
Date and time: Thursday evenings
Location: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Learn more: https://newbeginningswellesley.org/
Contact: Deirdre O’Hare, director, at 781.718.8439 or deirdreohare90@gmail.com
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Bereavement groups for those who have lost a partner, parent, or a deeply meaningful relationship
Who can attend: Adults of any religion
Date and time: TBD
Partner loss: Second and fourth Monday of the month, 1:30-3 p.m.
Parent loss: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 5-6:15 p.m.
Suicide loss survivor group: First and third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Suicide loss survivor support group for parents: Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Location: Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Register: https://jewishfamilychildrensservice.formstack.com/forms/access_helpline_referral
Contact: Mental Health Connect Helpline at 781.693.5562 or mentalhealth@jfcsboston.org
Resilience Behavioral Health
Individual and group therapy for any kind of loss that has impacted an individual's life
Locations: Cape Cod, Hardwick, Northborough, Salem, Walpole
Hope Health
Grief support groups for children, teens and adults
Locations: Virtual or in-person in MA: Attleboro, Weymouth and RI: East Greenwich, Providence, Portsmouth, Wakefield, Warwick
Learn more: https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/hospice-care/grief-support/find-a-grief-support-group/
Contact: 888.528.9077
The Compassionate Friends- Boston
Self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, hope, and support to those who have lost a child, a sibling, or grandchild
Who can attend: Adults only
Date and time: Virtual on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. and in-person on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Learn more: https://tcfboston.org/
Contact: tcfofboston@gmail.com
The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands
Grief support groups
Date and time: Every second and fourth Monday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E189384&id=58
Learn more: https://capesamaritans.org/grief-services/
Contact: 508.548.7999 or griefservices@capesamaritans.org
You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone: Fisher Home Grief Support Group
Grief support groups to share, listen, and connect with others who understand
Who can attend: Open to everyone
Date and time: Second Thursday of every month from 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home, 6 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
Learn more: https://www.fisherhome.org/bereavement
Contact: 413.549.0115
Expressive Bereavement Arts Group
Safe space for each participant to work on a collage aimed at supporting their grief journey
Who can attend: Open to everyone
Date and time: Last Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Learn more: https://www.fisherhome.org/bereavement
Contact: 413.727.5749
Cooley Dickinson Walking Group
Weather-dependent walk to share and connect around their grief experience
Who can attend: Adults only
Date and time: Second and fourth Friday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Childs Park, 78 North Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Learn more: https://www.fisherhome.org/bereavement
Contact: 413.727.5749