FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope Grief Support Community?

New Hope is a nonprofit, nonsectarian Grief Support Community that desires to support grieving people and to help them find hope and healing. We offer grief support groups for adults. New Hope also offers Family Camps,  school-based grief support groups for children,  seminars and educational opportunities on grief and loss, post-crisis grief intervention for businesses and the community, grief support resources, and referrals.

Where is New Hope located?

New Hope is located in Long Beach, CA. The major cross streets are Long Beach Blvd and Wardlow Rd. located at 3505 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 1F, Long Beach, CA 90807

Are your groups for people dealing with any type of grief and loss?

No. New Hope’s grief support groups are a safe haven specifically for people grieving the death of a loved one.  Those who are frequently a part of each New Hope group include the following:

  • Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one;  parent, sibling, spouse, partner, or friend.
  • Parents who have experienced the death of a son or daughter.
  • Young Adults (age 18-35) who have experienced the death of a loved one.
  • Children who have experienced the loss of someone special 

How do I register for a group?

Before joining a New Hope group you must register. There are multiple ways to register for a group. To register by phone please call New Hope at (562) 429-0075 ext 2, send an email to support@newhopegrief.org, or fill out an online registrations form. 

How much does it cost to attend a grief support group?

There is a $100.00 registration and materials fee. We do not want the fee to hinder or discourage anyone from getting the support they need after a loss, so scholarships are available for people who need them. 

When are groups held?

Groups are held weeknights, usually 7-8:30 pm, in Long Beach. They meet once a week for eight weeks.

Can I drop in?

Because the information shared in the group is confidential, we do not permit drop-ins. Please call to preregister.

Who leads the support groups?

Each group is led by one or two volunteer group facilitators. Our facilitators have each experienced the loss of a loved one, attended a past grief group, and been given time to heal. They have then returned to us with the desire to be trained to lead grief groups. They are compassionate people who care about the healing of others.

Does New Hope offer one-on-one counseling?

New Hope does not provide one-on-one counseling, however, we do have community partners we work with and can make referrals to for individual and family therapy. Some clients will participate in a New Hope support group and do therapy simultaneously. 

How is New Hope funded?

As a nonprofit organization, New Hope relies on the generosity of its donors for funding. New Hope is supported by individuals, corporations, family foundations, and grants. We also have several annual fundraisers to support the organization.

How can I support New Hope?

Volunteer: Become a group leader, help out around the office, or help with events and family camp.

Make a donation: New Hope depends on generous donations to continue serving grieving people.  You can join one of our peer-to-peer fundraisers, attend an event, or host your own online fundraiser in honor of your loved one who died. To learn more email our Executive Director at davidl@newhopegrief.org or call (562) 429-0075 ext. 3.