Expressing feelings in a safe place is part of the healing process after a death. It is the foundation of the work done in the peer support groups. Approximately 170 children, teens and adults attend each week. Children, teens, young adults, and adults benefit from a supportive environment with a peer group of people who have suffered similar losses. The groups are led by trained and supervised volunteers who have completed 30 hours of training. We are a peer support model and do not provide therapy or counseling. Referrals to mental health professionals are made according to individual needs. A professional consultant and/or staff member join each night of service. 

Groups meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Peer groups are age appropriate: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, teens, and young adults between the ages of 19-30. Separate support groups are available for the adult family members as well. A Volcano Room, dedicated to the physical release of emotions, is facilitated by two trained volunteers. All support groups are led by 2-3 volunteer co-facilitators.