The Monroe County Department of Public Health Addiction Services’ Improving Addiction Coordination Team (IMPACT), in conjunction with Delphi Rise, is offering a new grief support group for individuals affected by substance use-related loss of a loved one. The free sessions are offered both in-person and online.
“Losing someone to substance use can be isolating and many families carry that grief in silence,” said Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Marielena Vélez de Brown. “This group offers a safe place to share those experiences, connect with others who understand and begin to heal. By creating space for care and community, we can help people move through their grief with support rather than stigma.”
Individuals who experience the loss of a loved one to substance use often face complex emotions and a lack of understanding from those around them. Dedicated grief support groups provide an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment, gain practical tools for coping and build connections with others who have endured similar loss. The meetings are offered during day and evening hours.
Daytime meetings are held in person at 72 Hinchey Road, Rochester, from noon to 2 p.m. on the following dates: October 16, November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 18. Walk-ins welcome.
Evening meetings are held on Zoon from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: October 14, October 28, November 11, November 25, December 9, and December 23. Register at https://www.monroecounty.gov/addiction-grief-support.
For information on the grief support group, treatment options, naloxone or test strips, visit monroecounty.gov/addiction, email IMPACT@MonroeCounty.gov, or call the Addiction Services hotline at 585-753-5300 anytime.
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