Massachusetts Support Groups and Mental Health Specialists
“Deep grief sometimes is almost like a specific location, a coordinate on a map of time. When you are standing in that forest of sorrow, you cannot imagine that you could ever find your way to a better place. But if someone can assure you that they themselves have stood in that same place, and now have moved on, sometimes this will bring hope.” - Elizabeth Gilbert
Talking among those who understand your pain can be helpful on your path to healing. I have organized a list of mental health specialists and pregnancy loss support groups based on location - please let me know if you cannot find your city on your list.
After you’ve spoken to a therapist or support group ask yourself:
Do I feel like I can trust this therapist or support group leader?
Did the therapist or support group leader seem knowledgeable and competent regarding the issues around pregnancy loss?
Did I feel understood and heard when I spoke?
Did the therapist or support group leader seem empathetic to my situation?
Mental Health Specialists
Support Groups
Beverly
Support group for parents who have lost an infant any time during pregnancy through early infancy. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Drop-ins welcome.
978-599-9200
Boston
Family support following the death of a child. Online support also available.
617-539-6424
Fall River
Support group to help individuals cope with the loss of a loved one. Free to attend. Meets on Tuesday evenings.
508-687-7301
Hingham
Family support following the death of a child. Online support also available.
781-749-5625
Lowell
Support group for families who have suffered the death of a child before birth, at birth, or shortly after birth. Free to attend, meets the third Tuesday evening of each month.
978-937-6000
Methuen
Support group for those who have lost an infant in their pregnancy or early infancy. Free of charge, meets first Wednesday evening of each month.
978-687-0151
Newton
Childbirth Loss Support Groups for families who have suffered the death of a child before birth, at birth or shortly after birth. These meetings provide information, education, resources and the support necessary to heal from the grief experience. The groups, led by a licensed social worker, offer comfort and reassurance for both individuals and couples.
617-243-6221.
North Reading
Family support following the death of a child. Online support also available.
978-771-6345
Salem
Support group focusing on pregnancy and early infant loss. Free to attend, meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7:15- 8:15 PM.
978-741-1201
Springfield
Family support following the death of a child. Online support also available.
413-687-1073 OR 413-210-2557
Springfield
Bereavement support group for families who have experienced loss of a loved one. Free to attend, meets first & third Thursday of the month at 10 AM and the second & fourth Thursday at 5:30 PM.
413-794-0001
Waltham
Peer-led discussion group on pregnancy loss, offered periodically. Pre-registration is recommended.
781-890-2250.
Weymouth
A variety of support groups for parents who have experienced the death of a child.
781-624-8002
Worcester
Family support following the death of a child. Online support also available.
508-393-7350