The mission of Willow House is to provide peer connection, grief education, and caring guidance so children, families, and their communities can build resilience and move forward after the death of a loved one.

Grief Support Services

Support Groups

Grief support groups for children ages 3 – 28 and adults. Family peer support groups, survivors of suicide loss group, and expressive arts group.

School Programs

School based programs are designed to provide school personnel with the tools and understanding to effectively support grieving students in their community.

Community Services

Community Services include grief education, support, and consultation for a wide variety of community settings.

Grief Resources

View Grief Resources for educational materials and videos, downloadable grief-related worksheets for kids and teens, and more.

Support Hope and Healing

Bring hope and healing to youth and families who are grieving the death of a parent, sibling or child. Your donation allows us to continue to offer our services at no cost and to provide education, training and consultation to the schools and other communities seeking to support these families effectively.

A place to grieve. A path to hope.

Hear from the children, teens and parents we serve about how Willow House’s programs and services have helped them through their grief journeys.

"Willow House is the foundation and place to help put the pieces of your life back together after the earthquake of destruction."

"The aftermath follow these losses was the darkest and most difficult period of my life; for a long time there was only sadness and pain." All of that changed after my family found Willow House...

"As I write this, I hear Simon laughing as he plays with his grandfather. He is an amazing child. He will be OK. And so will I."

"They are with others who are in the same situation , not having a dad (or mom) anymore. They can open up and not feel strange talking about losing such an important person..."