support groups

Peer Support Groups

During a time of unimaginable loss, Jessica’s House provides free peer support in a safe place for children, teens, and young adults who have lost a parent or sibling, along with their parent or caregiver. We offer moments of connection, expression through art and play, and opportunities to share and practice coping skills. These groups are always free to families thanks to generous private support from our community.

Groups at Jessica’s House are offered every other week. We pause our groups in May to give our dedicated volunteers time to rest and recharge. Groups will resume in July. Participants are placed in groups by age, type of loss, and relationship to the person who died.

Families gather and share a meal as they arrive. After dinner, each person in the family attends group with their peers. Each group session is 1.5 hours and is facilitated by Jessica’s House staff and highly trained volunteers.

EVERY OTHER WEEK GROUPS INCLUDE:

Parent Loss
Sibling Loss
Hope After Suicide
Hope After Homicide
Hope After Accidental Overdose
HeartStrings (pregnancy loss, infant loss and stillbirth)
Spanish Language
Tender Hearts

If you are interested in more information about Jessica’s House Peer Support Groups, please contact us here or call (209) 250-5395.

Finding Comfort in Peer Support Group

After losing their dad, Tonalli and Itzuri found comfort and connection through our grief support groups at Jessica’s House. Here, they share a glimpse of what that support has meant to them.

For the Spanish version of this video, visit here.