If you've suffered a loss or want to help someone who's grieving, turn to Aultman Grief Services. We offer a variety of free resources to guide you through the grieving process and let the healing begin.
Educational Classes 
The Aultman Grief Services staff is available to speak free of charge at local schools, clubs, organizations, churches, synagogues and workplaces. You'll discover how to better understand grief, everything from symptoms and coping styles to helpful resources that are available. Call 330-479-4835 for more information.
Support Groups
Group meetings are offered for children, teens and adults who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Led by expert grief facilitators, these sessions are held at the Aultman Woodlawn facility located at 2821 Woodlawn Avenue in Canton, unless specified otherwise. Call Brenda Brown or Beth Wengerd at 330-479-4805 for more information and to register.
- The Healing Journey: a free six-week support group series beginning March 8, 2010, for widows and widowers younger than 60. Meets each Monday, March 8-April 12, 2010, 6-7:30 p.m., in the Aultman Woodlawn conference room. Facilitated by Bereavement Coordinator Beth Wengerd and Virginia Casady.
- Sunday Grief Support Groups: held the second and fourth Sundays of each month, 1:30-3 p.m., for adults needing guidance and support after the loss of a loved one.
- Newly Bereaved Support Group: second Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., for those that have lost someone in the last six months.
- Lunch Bunch Grief Support Group: second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This group meets at area restaurants and offers socialization and fellowship for those who have lost a loved one. Lunch is at one's own expense.
Learning Resources
Click on the links below, used with permission from the American Hospice Foundation, to learn more about dealing with loss and grief. You may also contact Aultman Grief Services at 330-479-4835 for additional resources.
Understanding a Child's Grief
Taking Heart During Times of Grief
Grief Resources
Aultman offers a variety of grief-related resources to help you and your family cope with death and loss. Learn about the Doggone Grief game now available to help children work through the grieving process.
Links
Here are some grief-related Web sites to visit for more information. Please note that Aultman Health Foundation does not endorse, control or assume liability/responsibility for these sites - including any content or services provided by these sites.
American Hospice Foundation
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
GriefNet
KidsAid
New Hope/Teen Grief
GROWW
MISS Foundation
