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Support groups provide a place to express feelings, share experiences, and to begin the process of moving forward with grief. These groups are open to the community and free of charge.

      

Support group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on alternate Thursdays at the Stanley R. Tippett Home, 920 South St., Needham. The group is open to adults who are coping with the loss of a loved one due to death. To preregister or for more information, contact Jaya Asthana at 781-455-6661, ext. 4521.

Ongoing support group meets weekly from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays at Dedham Medical Associates, 1177 Providence Highway (Rte 1 South), Norwood, in Room 2A. The group is open to adults who are coping with the loss of a friend or family member due to death regardless of when the death occurred. For more information and to register for this group, contact Doreen Moscaritolo at 781-367-6196.

Ongoing support group meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Christ Church, 12 Quincy St., Quincy. The group is open to adults who are coping with the loss of a loved one due to death. Upcoming meetings: May 23, June 6 and 20, July 18, Aug. 1, 15 and 29. No meeting July 4. For more information, contact Sarah Phillips at 781-670-0530.