The Compassionate Friends – Central Virginia (Lynchburg, VA)
About The Compassionate Friends – Central Virginia
The Compassionate Friends Central Virginia Chapter serves the Lynchburg area and surrounding communities, providing peer-led grief support for bereaved parents, grandparents, and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child of any age. The chapter offers monthly meetings where families can share their grief journey, find understanding from others who have walked a similar path, and discover that hope is possible after devastating loss.
What Groups Are Offered?
The chapter holds monthly peer-led support meetings where bereaved family members share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement. The group welcomes families grieving children of any age—from infants to adult children—and from any cause of death. The chapter may also organize special remembrance events and holiday support activities throughout the year.
Who Can Join?
Any bereaved parent, grandparent, or adult sibling is welcome, regardless of when the loss occurred or the circumstances of death. No registration fee or membership is required. You may attend your first meeting alone or bring a supportive companion.
Meeting Schedule & Location
The chapter meets monthly at a community location in the Lynchburg area. Contact the chapter for current meeting day, time, and location details.
Contact Information
- Phone: (434) 221-3273
- Website: compassionatefriends.org
- Location: Lynchburg, VA
What to Expect
Compassionate Friends meetings are gentle, supportive gatherings where bereaved families can express grief openly among people who truly understand. Peer facilitators—themselves bereaved parents—guide discussions with empathy and care. There is never pressure to speak. Many families find profound comfort in connecting with others who share the unique pain of losing a child.
Cost & Confidentiality
All meetings and resources are completely free. What is shared in the group is kept confidential among members.