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.
Suicide Loss Support Group
Wednesdays 6/3/2026-7/8/2026, In Person
Support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.
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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.
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Navigating Grief Through Song
06/05/2026
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.
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Grief Support for Young Adults (ages 18-30)
Tuesdays 4/7/2026 - 5/12/2026, In Person
Join this welcoming space to share and reflect upon the loss of an important person/people in your life.
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Healing the Loss of a Loved One
Wednesdays, 4/22/2026 - 5/27/2026, In Person
Tuesdays, 11/32026 - 12/15/2026, In Person
A support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.
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Healing the Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Tuesday Afternoons, 4/28/2026 - 6/16/2026, 8/4/2026 - 9/22/2026, and 10/27/2026 - 12/14/2026, In Person
Wednesday Afternoons, 9/9/2026 - 10/28/2026, In Person
Support groups for adults who have lost a spouse or partner.
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Pet Loss Support Group - In Person
Wednesdays 4/8/2026 - 4/29/2026, In Person
For those who are grieving the loss of their beloved animal companion.
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Healing Through Poetry via Zoom
Monday Afternoons weekly ongoing
This group via Zoom examines techniques that will allow members to express their grief through the written word.
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