Support Group For "After The Storm" Survivors

Hope Healthcare is offering a new support group, After the Storm: Coping with Disaster, beginning in November to help the community start to heal in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories, learn ways to cope and engage with other Southwest Florida residents in a safe, supportive space.

Led by compassionate professional counselors, the group will help participants grieve the missing pieces in their life – whether it’s the loss of a home, beloved pet, business, or priceless treasure – while preparing to rebuild their future.

The support group is open to the public at no cost, thanks to generous community support.

Virtual sessions will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Advanced registration is required to 239-322-4867 or Lorrie.McCann@HopeHCS.org.

In-person sessions will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. E. in Cape Coral. Advanced registration is required to 239-322-4867 or Tricia.Betters-Black@HopeHCS.org.

Community members that have experienced the loss of a loved one as a result of the storm can find available services at HopeHCS.org/counseling.

Hope’s professional counselors lead a diverse range of grief support groups including Adult Grief Support Groups, Grief Movement, Men’s Grief Toolkit, Young Widows and Widowers, Loss of a Parent, Loss of a Sibling, Pet Loss Support Group, LGBTQ+ Support Group and Children’s Grief Counseling. Hope also offers specialized topics such as Healing Survivors of Suicide, Bereaved Moms, Perinatal Loss Group, Caregiver Support Group, Next Steps in Grief: Loss Over Time and counseling in Spanish. Additionally, Hope provides urgent crisis support to local schools, businesses and community organizations.

With more than 40 years of experience as a local, not-for-profit organization, Hope Healthcare is able to help people of all ages coping with grief and loss. To make a donation, visit MoreHope.org. Donations support services, such as grief counseling, that allow families, caregivers and loved ones to receive the support they need to live each day to the fullest.