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By the Bay Health offers a variety of grief support services, including individual counseling, family counseling, support groups, children’s grief programs, educational resources, and community-based bereavement support. Services are designed to meet people wherever they are in their grief journey.
No. Many grief support services are available to anyone in the community, regardless of whether their loved one received care from By the Bay Health. Availability may vary by program.
Grief counseling can be helpful if loss is affecting your daily life, relationships, emotional well-being, or ability to cope. Counseling offers a safe space to process emotions, explore challenges, and receive support from a trained professional.
Grief counseling provides one-on-one or family support tailored to your specific experience and needs. Support groups bring together people with shared experiences of loss, creating opportunities for connection, understanding, and mutual support.
Services are facilitated by trained grief counselors and bereavement professionals with experience supporting individuals and families through loss and life transitions.
Yes. Virtual counseling options may be available for individuals and families who prefer remote support or are unable to attend in person.
Costs vary depending on the service. Some programs are offered at no cost, while others may have associated fees. Financial assistance or sliding-scale options may be available for qualifying participants.
Yes. By the Bay Health offers specialized grief support programs designed for children, teens, and families, including counseling services and children’s grief camp opportunities.
There is no right timeline for grief. Some people seek support immediately after a loss, while others reach out months or years later. Grief support can be valuable whenever you feel ready.
Your first session is an opportunity to share your experience, discuss your goals, and learn how counseling can support you. There is no expectation to have all the answers—simply showing up is enough.
Participants are expected to respect the privacy of others in the group. While confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, creating a safe and respectful environment is a core part of every group experience.
No. By the Bay Health grief support services are not designed to provide emergency mental health or crisis intervention services. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911, contact 988, or seek emergency assistance immediately.
If you need additional information, our team is happy to help you find the right support.