Grief comes in many forms, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays, May 11, 2026 to June 22, 2026, at Northern Illinois Hospice, Northern Illinois Hospice, 4751 Harrison Ave., Rockford. Registration is required before the first session, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our next session on June 15, 2026, for Learning Survival Skills.
May 11
Introductions & Grief Overview
May 18
The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well”
June 1
Nurturing Yourself & Support
June 8
Memories & Emotions
June 15
Learning Survival Skills
June 22
Secondary Losses & Next Steps
You Can Anticipate
Education – learn about normal grief responses
Sharing – thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Respect – a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere
Welcoming – acceptance, validation, and appreciation
Confidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group
Bridge of Hope Rockford
A Bereavement Care Group
In addition to Bridge of Hope, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities, including:
- Memorial Pillow Workshops
- Tranquil Tuesdays
- A Walkabout With Grief
- Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford
- Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore
For more information about these programs and how to register, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500.
We hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group in Rockford, on Monday, June 15, 2026, to find comfort and community in a safe space.