Weekly grief support sessions create community, safety and hope.

Youth, adults and teens are welcome to join Michael's Place each Monday for a meal and group grief support activities.

Michael’s Place offers our families a compassionate community as a key element on the journey of healing following the death of a loved one. We encourage you to learn more about our weekly grief support sessions.

Individuals of all ages are invited to attend Michael’s Place sessions each Monday evening.  We however do not meet over the holiday season including Monday December 26th and January 2.  Our program continues throughout the summer, except for the week of July 4th and Labor Day.

Dinner begins at 6pm – bring a “pound of” something to share

6:30 to 7:45pm

Children and Teen Groups are divided by age. 

Adult groups are based on the type of loss. We have groups for adults dealing with:
Parents grieving the death of an infant
Parents grieving the death of an older child
Adults grieving the death of a loved one by suicide
Adults grieving the death of a spouse, parent, sibling or
friend, not by suicide. 

It is helpful (although not mandatory) to meet with the Program Coordinator prior to attending your first support group meeting. This meeting will help you understand more about Michael’s Place and how our groups work. It also helps Michael’s Place learn how to best support you.  Please call to set up this appointment.  Our office is open Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm.

As death crosses all religious, cultural, and economic boundaries, Michael's Place is not a religious organization but one that supports the faith and beliefs of each family.

Attendees divide into separate groups to ensure each person is among peers who will understand and relate to their feelings and challenges.

Youth
Children gather in their age-specific groups and share their experiences and tell stories about what’s happening in their lives. They read books and enjoy art projects that tie into the evening’s conversation, along with activities to burn off steam with constructive physical activities.

Teens
As teenagers experiencing loss have very unique and specific grief issues, they meet in their own group during Michael’s Place weekly support sessions. Group leaders create an open and supportive outlet for sharing feelings in a constructive way, encourage healthy coping techniques, and build the teenagers’ sense of confidence and community.

Adults and Seniors
Adults experience many types of loss, and so they are divided into groups that will best support their type of loss. Some of the break-out groups include the following:

• Parents grieving the death of an infant
• Parents grieving the death of an older child
• Adults grieving the death of a loved one by suicide
• Adults grieving the death of a spouse, parent, sibling or friend, not by suicide

Both adults and young people are better able to take advantage of the effects of these group sessions because it is far easier for them to share feelings when surrounded by people experiencing similar circumstances. The road to healing can be eased with open communication through an understanding support group.

Begin healing with Michael’s Place
If you would like to take advantage of Michael’s Place no-cost grief support services, we invite you to complete an enrollment form (download forms from links below the photo on this page). The completed form can be forwarded by mail or email to Michael’s Place and will serve as your registration for our services. Michael’s Place services are open to all and this enrollment form is used to learn more about your needs.

Grief Support Workshops for Community Organizations
Michael’s Place is pleased to offer our services to community organizations and groups by request. It is helpful for organizations such as churches, counseling groups, schools, and physicians’ offices to offer timely informational workshops and forums. Michael’s Place staff will customize information sessions to educate groups on an as-needed basis. Sessions can be planned in response to a crisis, or in preparation for possible future events.