Welcome to Our Support Groups & Events
At The Compassionate Friends, we offer safe, understanding spaces where those grieving the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild can find comfort, connection, and hope. Join us for support groups and special events designed to help you heal at your own pace.
Events
Support Groups
General Grief Support Group - 10 January 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 10 January 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 10 January 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Suicide Grief Support Group - 10 January 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Sibling Support Group - 14 February 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Suicide Grief Support Group - 14 February 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 14 February 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
General Grief Support Group - 14 February 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 14 March 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Suicide Grief Support Group - 14 March 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 14 March 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 14 March 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 11 April 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 11 April 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 11 April 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 11 April 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Sibling Support Group - 9 May 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 9 May 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 9 May 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 9 May 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Sibling Support Group - 13 June 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 13 June 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 13 June 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 13 June 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 11 July 2026
This group offers gentle support to parents grieving the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infancy, honouring every life no matter how brief.
Contact us on: (011) 440-6322 or WhatsApp / SMS: (078) 147 2705 to join.
TCF Centre Address: 122 Athol Street Highlands North Johannesburg 2192
E-mail: tcfsa@mweb.co.za
P.O. Box: 323 Highlands North 2037
Suicide Grief Support Group - 11 July 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 11 July 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 11 July 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Suicide Grief Support Group - 8 August 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 8 August 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 8 August 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 8 August 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
General Grief Support Group - 12 September 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 12 September 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Sibling Support Group - 12 September 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 12 September 2026
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Online Support Group (Saturday) - 13 December 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of this month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Online Support Group (Wednesday) - 10 December 2025
Join us on the second Wednesday of this month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 6 December 2025
Join us on the first Saturday of this month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 6 December 2025
Join us on the first Saturday of this month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
Suicide Grief Support Group - 6 December 2025
Join us on the first Saturday of this month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 6 December 2025
Join us on the first Saturday of this month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Online Support Group (Saturday) - 15 November 2025
Join us on the third Saturday of every month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 8 November 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 8 November 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 8 November 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 8 November 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Our annual Candle Lighting Ceremony is a heartfelt gathering where we honour and remember our beloved children, siblings, and grandchildren who have died. As each candle is lit, we create a circle of light that connects us in love, remembrance, and shared hope.
Lay Counselling Course November 2025
The Compassionate Friends Johannesburg is offering a two-day Lay Counselling Course designed to provide training in grief lay counselling.
Online Support Group (Saturday) - 18 October 2025
Join us on the third Saturday of every month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Online Support Group (Wednesday) - 15 October 2025
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 11 October 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
Sibling Support Group - 11 October 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
General Grief Support Group - 11 October 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 11 October 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Randburg Coffee Group Support - 4 October 2025
Please note: The Randburg Coffee Group Support meetings are on hold until further notice.
Online Support Group (Saturday)
Join us on the third Saturday of every month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Online Support Group (Wednesday)
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month on Google Meet for our Online Grief Support Group.
Sibling Support Group - 13 September 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Younger Sibling Support Group
42nd Annual General Meeting and Support Group
Join us on the 13th of September 2025 at The Compassionate Friends for our 42nd Annual General Meeting and Support Group.
Suicide Grief Support Group - 13 September 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Suicide Grief Support Group
General Grief Support Group
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our General Grief Support Group.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - 13 September 2025
Join us on the second Saturday of every month at The Compassionate Friends for our Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.
Suicide Prevention Day Awareness
Join us in spreading awareness and support for mental health on this important day.
Randburg Coffee Group Support
Join us on the first Saturday of every month at 11 Andre Avenue, President Ridge, Randburg for our Randburg Coffee Group Support.
