Mission Statement: Through supportive partnerships and community education grounded in awareness, connection, and wisdom, we strive to develop grief-informed spaces.
Vision Statement: To develop spaces where grief-informed practices are embedded in community systems through sustained education, collaboration, and compassionate support.
How We Will Do This:
We foster supportive partnerships, deliver community-centered education, and share accessible grief resources to promote awareness, build meaningful connections, and cultivate shared wisdom. Through collaboration and compassionate guidance, we help individuals, schools, businesses and organizations navigate the complex landscape of grief support and create environments grounded in empathy and informed support.
Supporting Those Who Grieve
Many of us struggle with what to say or how to support someone who is grieving a loss. This session will explore the grieving process and teach practical ways to provide meaningful support. Open to all, registration required https://lagrangelibrary.org/
Understanding Grief and Building Resilience: Tools for Helping and Healing
Communities across the western suburbs have experienced significant loss in recent years, including tragic teen and adult suicides and fatal car accidents. In response, OptWell and The Community House—along with grief and mental health experts and nonprofit partners—are coming together to support both adults and high school students who are navigating loss or supporting someone who is.
The event will feature experts sharing their stories and providing attendees with the tools, support, and resources to educate and help those in our communities heal.
Learn more and to register visit: https://optwell.org/events/
Support Group: Understanding and Living With Grief
This monthly, community-based grief support group is for individuals navigating the complexities of loss. Each session includes educational components, group discussions, and therapeutic activities designed to normalize grief and foster resilience.
Dates: September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Registration information coming soon.
Navigating Grief During Holidays
Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during holidays and important dates. Open to all, registration required.
Meet our dynamic team including (l to r, top to bottom): Liz Otto Haskins, Anna Padron Sikora, Heather Fernandez, Sara Buttita, Michelle Halm, Alyssa Jesberger
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