Opportunity
We are all at different points along our journeys of grief.
Some need help ...
... and others are ready to help.
Blue Water Hope believes that community support after the death of a child can improve the mental health and physical well-being of those who find themselves living through unimaginable loss.
Grief is intensely personal and affects everyone differently.
We are here to help ~ however you need it.
We aim to connect with bereaved parents within our community through coffee dates, support groups, emailing and texting support, speaking engagements and events, volunteer training, healing retreats, and more.
Keep an eye on this page for new events and local groups hosted by Blue Water Hope.
Also stop by our Family & Community Resources page for additional events, grief share groups, and other valuable sources of partnership to encourage and help your family through this difficult time.
Contact Us if you have any additional needs or if you would like more information regarding volunteer opportunities.
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Upcoming Local Events:
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Fall 2024:
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Fall Grief Support Groups
for Parents
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1st Saturday of each month
~ 10am - 11:30am ~
2024 ~ Oct 5th, Nov 2nd, Dec 7th
at
Lakeport Wesleyan Church
located at
3871 Harris Road; Lakeport, MI 48059
at the corner of
M25 & Harris Road in Lakeport
~ only 10 minutes from Walmart ~
Winter/Spring 2025:
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Winter/Spring
Grief Support Groups
for Parents
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1st Saturday of each month
~ 10am - 11:30am ~
2025 ~ Jan 4th, Feb 1st, Mar 1st, Apr 5th, May 3rd
at
Lakeport Wesleyan Church
located at
3871 Harris Road; Lakeport, MI 48059
at the corner of
M25 & Harris Road in Lakeport
~ only 10 minutes from Walmart ~
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2nd Friday of each month
~ 6pm - 7:30pm ~
2025 ~ Jan 10th, Feb 14th, Mar 14th, Apr 11th
at
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
located at 1221 Pine Grove Avenue;
Port Huron, MI 48060
across from Pine Grove Park
~ only 5 minutes from the Blue Water Bridge ~
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Contact us to start or find a support group in your area.
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Healing Retreat for Parents
More information coming soon!
Please let us know if you would like to be added to the pre-registration list for this event - space is limited.
We are currently seeking donations to cover the cost of lodging and meals for the parents and volunteers who will be participating.
Contact us for more information,
to sign up, or to help!
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~ 2024 Past Events ~
Thank you to everyone who made these events so meaningful ~ you are appreciated and loved!
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“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.”
— Shannon L. Alder
“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”
— Misty Copeland
“The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others.”
— Bryant McGill
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Summer 2024 Grief Support Group
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2nd Friday of each month
~ 6pm - 7:30pm ~
2024 ~ Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th
at
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
located at 1221 Pine Grove Avenue;
Port Huron, MI 48060
across from Pine Grove Park
~ only 5 minutes from the Blue Water Bridge ~
"You have surrounded me on every side, behind me and before me, and You have placed Your hand gently on my shoulder."
— Psalm 139:5
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Mentorship Training for Volunteers
We are currently accepting volunteer registration ~
If you are a bereaved parent who would like to help bring compassionate grief support to our community, please contact us to join our team of volunteers.
Fill out our contact form for more information and to let us know how you would like to help!
Our volunteers will be attending:
* Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Grief and Loss Program at Port Huron Northern High School from 6-8pm on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.
This event is for those personally living with grief and loss and is open to the public free of charge. Registration is not required. For more information, please visit the Pollock Randall website here.
* Dr. Alan Wolfelt's One-Day Seminar for Professionals at Alexander's Premier Banquet Facility in Marysville from 9am-4pm on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.
This seminar is for nurses, hospice personnel, clergy, counselors, and all caregivers in the field of grief. Continuing education hours have been approved for this event. Tickets are $35 per person (cost will be covered for Blue Water Hope volunteers who contact us to register) and breakfast and lunch will be served.
If you would like to join us for this event, please register at: https://pollockrandall.com/news/dr-alan-wolfelt
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Contact us to start or find a support group in your area.