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Grief Support for MAID and VSED Loss

Grief Support for MAID and VSED Loss

When

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Meets every Tuesday from September 30 to November 18.

Where

Online Event

Contact

Louella Richer
griefsupport@uvmhealth.org
802-388-4744

Cost:   Free   |  Registration required.

Support Group Details

This fall, Porter Medical Center’s Palliative Support Services is again offering a grief support group for people who have supported loved ones through Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) or Voluntary Stopped of Eating and Drinking (VSED) at the end of life. We warmly welcome anyone who is grieving this unique form of loss to a safe, facilitated, small group space for processing, reflection and remembrance.

Registration is required.

Facilitator: Taylor Zak, LCSW 

Space Holder: Jen Guenther 

Important Details: 

  • No Porter Medical Center affiliation required.
  • Attendance at all sessions expected.  

To register or learn more, contact Louella Richer at griefsupport@uvmhealth.org or 802-388-4744. 

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