Support Groups

To register, please contact HSB’s intake coordinator at 805-563-8820. All groups are free of charge. Please note: Space is limited. Each participant must complete registration with Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) prior to group participation. No drop-ins, please.
Groups are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment.

Cynthia Van Stein 9/21/26 Cynthia Van Stein 9/21/26

Holiday Baking Workshop- Spanish Group

December 13, In Person, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

This workshop is for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Participants will explore the importance of culinary arts in Latin American culture and learn how they can support our mental and emotional health. This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish.

Cynthia Van Stein 8/26/26 Cynthia Van Stein 8/26/26

Healing The Loss of an Adult Child

Tuesdays, On Zoom, 8.26.26 - 10.13.26

Healing the Loss of an Adult Child (HLAC) group is for parents who have lost an adult child from any cause.

Cynthia Van Stein 5/22/26 Cynthia Van Stein 5/22/26

Healing Grief Through Art Workshop

Friday 10/2/2026, In Person

This healing arts workshop offers a supportive space for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Cynthia Van Stein 4/23/26 Cynthia Van Stein 4/23/26

Suicide Loss Support Group

Thursdays 10/1/2026-11/5/2026, In Person

Support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Cynthia Van Stein 1/21/26 Cynthia Van Stein 1/21/26

Parenting After Loss

Fall and Spring, depending on enrollment, In Person

Parenting After Loss is for families who have lost a parent or guardian. The support group provides the child and their surviving parent/guardian the opportunity to connect with others who are facing a similar loss.

Cynthia Van Stein 1/20/26 Cynthia Van Stein 1/20/26

Navigating Grief Through Song

9/11/2026

Come experience the benefits of singing in a group and return home with songs and practices that can be woven into daily life to support the grief journey.