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Grief and Loss Groups in Iowa

There are 4 grief and loss groups in Iowa on The Group Guide: 3 in person, and 1 hybrid. 4 are all free to join. 1 is led by a licensed professional. Another 63 online grief and loss groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.

4in Iowa
4free to join
1led by a licensed professional
63online, listed nationwide
Counts update as listings change. Updated April 13, 2026.

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Grief and Loss groups in Iowa

Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.

Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

University of Iowa Counseling Service – Student Support Groups — Iowa City, IA

The University of Iowa Counseling Service (UCS) and Well-Being at Iowa offer a variety of therapy and support groups for enrolled students, addressing anxiety,…

University of Iowa campus, Iowa City, IAIn-Person

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Peer Support

EveryStep Hospice – Grief Support Programs — Multiple Locations, IA

EveryStep Hospice offers grief and bereavement support programs across eight Iowa communities, including their "Understanding Your Grief" educational program. EveryStep provides compassionate, professional grief…

Multiple Locations, IAIn-Person

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Peer Support

NAMI Dubuque — Dubuque, IA

NAMI Dubuque provides free mental health support groups for individuals and families in the Dubuque, Iowa area. Offering both peer support and family groups,…

Dubuque, IA (virtual options available)Hybrid

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Peer Support

Iowa City Hospice – Grief & Bereavement Support — Iowa City, IA

Iowa City Hospice offers compassionate grief and bereavement support groups for individuals coping with the loss of a loved one. Their "Grieving Your Loss"…

Iowa City, IAIn-Person

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Online

Online grief and loss groups listed in other states

Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.

Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

Interpersonal Process Group

This interpersonal process group is for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to deepen their understanding of themselves and improve their relationships…

OnlineVirtual/Remote

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Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

CancerCare Bereavement Support Groups — Free Virtual Grief Groups

CancerCare offers free oncology-social-worker-led virtual bereavement support groups for people who have lost someone to cancer. What to Expect Free 15-week oncology-social-worker-facilitated online bereavement…

Online, nationwideVirtual/Remote

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Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

Memorial Sloan Kettering — Virtual Programs for Patients & Caregivers – Online

Memorial Sloan Kettering's Virtual Programs offers free live online support groups, integrative-medicine classes, nutrition sessions, and educational webinars for patients and caregivers. What to…

Online, nationwideVirtual/Remote

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Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

Adult Process Group for 20’s and 30’s: Process Group for Young Adults

This group is for young adults in their 20's thru 30's. This groups meets weekly for one hour to discusses whatever comes up. Topics…

OnlineVirtual/Remote

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Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

Virtual Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group

Losing someone to suicide is a unique and deeply painful experience. Survivors often carry grief, unanswered questions, guilt, trauma, and isolation that can be…

OnlineVirtual/Remote

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Shared Community Led by a licensed professional

Radical Self-Compassion for Mortal Moms – Practice & Support Group

Your first time: The group has a repeating format starting with a brief orientation to group, then those who would like can introduce themselves…

USAVirtual/Remote

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Common questions

Questions about grief and loss groups in Iowa

Are there free grief and loss groups in Iowa?

Yes. 4 of the 4 grief and loss groups listed in Iowa are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.

Can I join an online grief and loss group from Iowa?

There are 63 online grief and loss groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.

What is the difference between a grief and loss support group and a grief and loss therapy group?

A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 1 of the 4 grief and loss groups listed in Iowa are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.

Do I need a referral to join?

Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.

How do I know a listing is current?

Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.

If you need help now

A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:

  • Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.

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Only 1 of the 4 grief and loss groups listed in Iowa is led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.

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