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Grief Support

Following a death, Good Sam’s bereavement coordinator contacts the family and offers grief support for up to a year after the loss. This care may be in the form of visits, phone calls, letters or support groups, and is intended to be a continued help and presence for grieving loved ones. Good Sam also has a tradition of leadership through community outreach and education in the areas of end-of-life and bereavement care.

Upcoming Events

Memorial Service and Butterfly Release 2026
June 6, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Rd, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Coffee and Conversation

Coffee and Conversation - NRV
May 6, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

Good Samaritan 1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee and Conversation - Roanoke
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV June 2026
June 3, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke June 2026
June 23, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV July 2026
July 1, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke July 2026
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV August 2026
August 5, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke August 2026
August 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV September 2026
September 2, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke September 2026
September 22, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV October 2026
October 7, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke October 2026
October 27, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV November 2026
November 4, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke November 2026
November 24, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Coffee & Conversation - NRV December 2026
December 2, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Coffee & Conversation - Roanoke December 2026
December 22, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Guys, Grief, and Grub

Guys, Grief and Grub
May 12, 2026 11:45 AM
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12:45 pm

Mission BBQ 2229 Colonial Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 In Towers Shopping Center

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Guys, Grief & Grub – June 2026
June 9, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – July 2026
July 14, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – August 2026
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – September 2026
September 8, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – October 2026
October 13, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – November 2026
November 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Guys, Grief & Grub – December 2026
December 8, 2026 11:45 AM
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1:00 pm

MISSION BBQ (2229 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA)

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Workshops & Other Events

Suicide Grief Support Group
May 5, 2026 10:00 AM
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11:00 am

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW Roanoke, VA 24017

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Grief Relief through Nature
May 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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7:30 pm

Jessie Peterman Memorial Library 321 W. Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091

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Grief Relief through Nature
May 21, 2026 1:00 PM
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3:00 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – June 2026
June 2, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – July 2026
July 7, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – August 2026
August 4, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – September 2026
September 1, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – October 2026
October 6, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – November 2026
November 3, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Suicide Grief Support – December 2026
December 1, 2026 12:00 AM
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11:55 pm

Good Samaritan Center for Caring 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24017

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Here to support you

Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans cover hospice services. If you need assistance applying for financial benefits, our social workers can help connect you to community resources. Good Sam serves all eligible patients regardless of ability to pay.