Grief Support Services
Support Groups
Willow House peer support groups bring together children, teens, young adults and adult family members who are coping with the death of a parent, sibling, spouse, or child. These groups provide a place in which the challenges and feelings of the grieving process can be expressed, where our people are remembered and honored, and where stories can be shared in a safe and non-judgmental place. Our groups are for children ages 3 to 28 years old. Our Spouse Loss group is best suited for adults parenting children ages 3 to 28.
Willow House groups are free of charge thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers.
The group sites listed are available to Illinois residents. In order to join a group, an intake session is required with a clinical staff member. Our support groups run on a school year format from September to May. Over the summer months, June to August, we offer a variety of workshops.
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Entails Child Loss, Spouse Loss, Young Adult, and Youth support groups
Willow House
2213 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL
Available to Families and all ages
Willow House
2213 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL
Open to families with any relationship to the person that died
Ages children in 1st grade to adults
Helen C Peirce School of International Studies
1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago, IL 60660
Entails Child Loss, Spouse Loss, Young Adult, and Youth support groups
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1151 N. Saint Mary’s Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Entails Child Loss, Spouse Loss, Young Adult, and Youth support groups
Meets via Zoom
Family Peer Support Group entails Child Loss, Spouse Loss, Young Adult, and Youth Groups
128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Ofrece apoyo a adultos, adolescentes y niños —a partir de los 5 años— de habla hispana que atraviesan un proceso de duelo por la pérdida de una persona significativa. No es necesario realizar un proceso de admisión previo. Este grupo se ofrece gracias a la colaboración con 2nd Chance New Opportunity (2CNO). Para obtener más información o inscribirse, comuníquese con Angie Sauer, de 2CNO, por correo electrónico, teléfono, mensaje de texto o WhatsApp.
Waukegan Public Library
128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Supports Spanish speaking adults, teens and children as young as 5 years old who are grieving the loss of a significant person. No intake required. This group is offered with gratitude for the partnership with 2nd Chance New Opportunity (2CNO). For more information or to register, please contact Angie Sauer with 2CNO by email, phone, text or WhatsApp
Email: [email protected]
Phone:(224) 321-4696
Join a Support Group
For more information regarding services or if you would like to inquiry about joining a group for yourself or family, please call (847) 236-9300, email [email protected] or submit an inquiry below.
So no child grieves alone.
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.