Grief Support Services
Community Services
Willow House strives to advocate for grieving children, teens and families by increasing awareness within a wide variety of community settings. We provide education and grief support to many schools, community groups, corporations and other local organizations. The goal for reaching our community is to educate and empower those who work with, care for and support grieving individuals. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that death will touch our community. Willow House is here to help you prepare for and respond to this challenging inevitability.
Consultation, Grief Support and Grief Education
Willow House offers a full range of consulting services for those who seek more comprehensive information or support, including:
- Neighborhood and community gatherings in response to a death or impending death
- Educational consultation
- Program and policy development and facilitation
- In-services and workshops for professionals
- Provision of resources and educational materials
- Referrals to other mental health professionals when necessary
Willow House provides consultation and referrals to those supporting and caring for grieving children and families – in their home, workplace, or other community settings – as well as in the therapeutic setting. Our clinical staff maintains an updated referral file of mental health professionals throughout the Chicago area who are experienced working with grieving children, teens and families. The resources serve as referrals for Willow House group members, community members and professionals calling for assistance.
If there is a particular presentation or consultation opportunity you seek from Willow House, please click the button below to fill out a Request for Presentation. Please contact us with any questions or for additional information: (847) 236-9300 or [email protected]. Willow House mental health professionals are responding to inquireis Monday-Friday 9am -5pm.
Below are just a few of the community organizations Willow House has collaborated with:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Anshe Emet Synagogue
Avon Township
Barrington Area Community
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Bernie’s Book Bank
Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
Catholic Charities – Lake County
Catholic Community of Northbrook
CATS Aquatic Team
Chicago FBI Victim Specialist
Chicago Public Schools
Compass Health Center
Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club
Ela Township
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
Gilda’s Club Chicago
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Troops
Goldman Funeral Group
Gymnastic Studios
Heartlight – Lurie Children’s Hospital
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Illinois Funeral Director’s Association
Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA)
Lake County Cares Foundation
Lake County Health Department
Lincolnshire Academy of Dance
Loyola University
Kids Above All
Mano A Mano Family Resource Center
McHenry County – Mental Health Board
National Alliance for Children’s Grief
National Louis University
Northshore University HealthSystem
Port Clinton Art Festival
Rotary Clubs
Stevenson High School
Temple Chai
The Compassionate Friends
Trustmark
Univ. of Illinois – Jane Adams School of Social Work
Village of Northbrook
Village of Wilmette
Youthbuild Lake County
Join a Support Group
For more information regarding services or if you would like to inquire about joining a group for yourself or family, please call (847) 236-9300, email [email protected] or submit an inquiry below.