New Hope offers different types of support according to life circumstances.

Our core groups are listed below. We encourage you to call New Hope at 248-348-0115 for guidance if you are not sure which group is right for you. We also offer groups that are not listed here, which we can discuss with you.

FROM GRIEF TO NEW HOPE —
a six to eight week seminar. A grief support workshop, “From Grief to New Hope” meets one evening per week for six to eight consecutive weeks. Topics include:“The Grief Journey”, “Pitfalls Along the Path”,“But I’m Not Angry”, and “Overcoming Guilt and Depression”. Small groups follow the lecture, with people placed in groups according to their life circumstances.

scheduled at various times during the year

locations vary — see the News & Events area in this website or call New Hope Center at 248-348-0115

FRESH START
An ongoing general support group for widows and widowers provided to help you face grief issues that include learning how to go on once you’ve moved through the early grief stages. Participants in this group are invited to a dinner once a month (see Fresh Start Dinner below).

Westside
2nd & 4th Thursday 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

St. Kenneth’s Catholic Church – 14951 Haggerty, between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road, in Plymouth (in the Parish Office building, beyond the church)

Eastside
1st Monday
at 6:45 p.m. and
3rd Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Utica Evangelistic Church – 43700 Merrill, between 19 and 19-1/2 Mile Road, west of Van Dyke, in Sterling Heights

PATHFINDERS
A monthly meeting of semi-retired or retired widows and widowers.

1st Tuesday
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Ward Presbyterian Church – 40000 Six Mile Road, near Haggerty, in Northville park in Lot A rooms A101 and 103

NEW HOPE FOR YOUNG WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
An ongoing support group for young widows and widowers with children and/or teens. Each night that we meet, we intend to divide into two groups — one for those in early grief and the other for those who are facing moving on issues.

2nd and 4th Tuesday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

this group meets at the same time as our New Hope for Kidz group

St. Kenneth’s Catholic Church – 14951 Haggerty, between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road, in Plymouth (in the Parish Office building, beyond the church)

NEW HOPE FOR KIDZ
For children between the ages of 4 and 11 who have lost a loved one. Children ages 4 to 6 meet in one group, and ages 7 to 11 meet in a separate group.

2nd and 4th Tuesday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

this group meets at the same time as our group for young widows and widowers

St. Kenneth’s Catholic Church – 14951 Haggerty, between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road, in Plymouth (in the Parish Office building, beyond the church)

PARENTS WHOSE CHILD HAS DIED
We offer one-on-one peer support for parents whose child has died. Six to eight week grief support workshops are also available.

scheduled at various times during the year

locations vary — see the News & Events area on this website or call New Hope Center at 248-348-0115

HIGH HOPES FOR TEENS
For teenagers between the ages of 12 and 19 who are trying to make it through an especially difficult time. The teenage years are full of change and, often, turmoil. A loss added to the normal adjustments can be devastating. Teens will be divided into two groups — younger teens and older teens.

scheduled at various times during the year

locations vary — see the News & Events area on this website or call New Hope Center at 248-348-0115

FRESH START DINNER
This is a monthly dinner for widows and widowers.

Westside
3rd Wednesday
6:30 p.m.

locations vary — see the News & Events area in this website or call New Hope Center

Eastside
2nd Monday
6:30 p.m.

Michelle’s Restaurant – 31920 Van Dyke, just north of 13 Mile Road on the east side of Van Dyke, in Warren

FRESH START HOME MEETING
An ongoing general support group for widows and widowers provided to help you face grief issues that include learning how to go on once you’ve moved through the early grief stages.

1st Monday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

call New Hope Center for the location

THE LUNCH BUNCH
This is a monthly lunch for widows and widowers.

3rd Wednesday 12:00 Noon

locations vary — call New Hope Center for monthly location

SPECIAL GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
 New groups and activities are scheduled throughout the year. If you don’t see a group listed for you, or aren’t sure which group is best for you, please call New Hope for guidance.

scheduled at various times during the year

locations vary — see the News & Events area in this website or call New Hope Center at 248-348-0115