Description:

**Due to the COVID19 response, starting in September 2021, we will be offering each age-related peer grief support groups one time a month in person and one time a month virtually. In person locations are Arlington Heights, Libertyville, Chicago, and Bannockburn. Groups are for children, teens, young adults, who have lost a parent or a sibling, and adults who have lost a spouse or child.**

Provides peer grief support groups to children, teens, and adults who have lost a parent or a sibling, spouse, or child. In-person groups are held in Arlington Heights, Libertyville, Chicago, and Bannockburn. Also offers other grief support services and resources that include:
- A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group in Bannockburn
- Workshops & professional development Presentations such as "How to support Children's Grief"
- Clinical referrals for specialized supportive services
- Expressive arts group, once a month in Bannockburn
- School & community services, including in-school programs, crisis intervention, consultation, and professional development

Eligibility:

Must be individuals or families who have lost a parent, sibling, spouse, or child. For the Survivors of Suicide support group, must have any relationship to the person who has passed.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call, email, or visit website for for an intake

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

View our updated wishlist on the website

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Volunteer Facilitators & Assistants for Peer Support Groups
2. Special Group Facilitators for Survivors of Suicide.
3. Program or Fundraising Events, including the Walk and 5K to Remember.
4. Third Party Fundraisers & New Events
5. Speakers Bureau Special Events & Fundraising.
6. Office Volunteers - Data Entry, Mailing, Copying, etc.
7. Office Clerical Support Professional Services: Website, Financial, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Funding, Development.
8. Clerical for Joie's Branch, our lending library

Contact Person for Volunteer Opportunities: Cassie Khurana at info@willowhouse.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

August 2, 2022

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