Columbus Public Health – Support Group for Moms
- 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus
- 614-645-5261
- www.columbus.gov/FIMR
- A virtual monthly support group for moms who have
experienced a fetal or infant loss to share their stories and
receive emotional support from others going through a
similar experience. - The group meets virtually on the first
Wednesday of the month from 1–2:30 pm. Facilitated
by the FIMR Community Clinical Counselor through
Columbus Public Health. - To join, contact Hannah Slenska,
MSW, LSW, at 614-645-5261 or hlslenska@columbus.gov
Empty Arms
Support Group
- A support group for women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillborn, or early infant death. This group provides a private setting where women can share and find healing from the pain of their loss.
- Must email or call to receive more information.
- The Vineyard Columbus (a faith-based organization) Information about Empty Arms is located at the end of the page.
Let the Light In –
Continued Companion Support and Other Services
- 3246 W. Henderson Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43220 - Contact: kami@ltli.org, 614-200-4032
- www.ltli.org
- Let the Light In is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting women affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss by providing resources and a compassionate community. One-on-one Continued Companion Support Sessions* are now available both in-person and virtually.
- *Please note, Continued Companion Support Sessions are not mental health services, however referrals may be available as needed.
Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death (MEND) Columbus Chapter
In-person support group and facebook community.
POEM – Counseling and Mental Health Support
- POEM and Alive In My Heart have collaborated to train mentors to offer peer support for pregnancy and infant loss.
- POEM – Mental Health America
- If you wish to explore peer support or counseling options, please contact POEM.
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
- Third Wednesday of each month
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- 5625 N. High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
- Phone: 740-971-8264
- Email: dnbmccann@fronteir.com
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
- OhioHealth Bereavement Team
- Pregnancy and Infant loss support group (serving parents with a loss before, during or within the first year of birth)
- 1st Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm – Zoom group
- Pregnancy after a loss support group
- 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm – Zoom group
To register for zoom link or to inquire about one-on-one support, please call or email: griefsupport@ohiohealth.com or 614-533-6060
Additional Support for Insured Parents
- Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye provides access to quality healthcare for Ohio. This means medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care as well as mental health services. - If you are a grieving parent and a member of BHP, click here to learn more about BHP’s Community Connect and the additional resources that are available to you.
Online Support Groups
Hope Mommies
A non-profit Christian organization whose sole purpose is bringing comfort, encouragement, companionship, and hope as parent walk on this side of eternity without their beloved child.
Sufficient Grace Ministries
Sufficient Grace Ministries for Women, a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit, non-denominational organization, was founded by Kelly Gerken in 2004, with the purpose of reaching out to women and families to offer comfort, encouragement and hope.