JESSICA'S HOUSE
Programs
Peer Support Groups for Grieving Families
PEER SUPPORT GROUPS: DURING A TIME OF UNIMAGINABLE LOSS, JESSICA'S HOUSE PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS, BY PROVIDING MOMENTS OF CONNECTION, EXPRESSION THROUGH ART AND PLAY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE AND PRACTICE COPING SKILLS. GROUPS AT JESSICA'S HOUSE ARE OFFERED EVERY OTHER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS ARE PLACED IN GROUPS BY AGE, TYPE OF LOSS, AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE PERSON WHO DIED.FAMILIES ATTEND GROUP TOGETHER 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 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ALL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.2MSchool-Based Peer Support Groups
SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAM: JESSICA'S HOUSE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE WEEKLY PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ON CAMPUS AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR ZIP CODE SERVICE AREA. SCHOOL GROUPS MEET FOR ONE HOUR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF GRIEVING CHILDREN BY PROVIDING PEER CONNECTIONS, EXPRESSION THROUGH ART, AND PRACTICING COPING SKILLS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$82.1KCommunity Education and Grief Support
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: JESSICA'S HOUSE OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, FAMILY SERVICE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES. INCLUDED IN THIS TRAINING IS EDUCATION AROUND GRIEF AND TRAUMA, AS WELL AS EXPRESSIVE ART ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PRACTICAL TOOLS TO USE AS YOU SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GRIEVING. TRAINING SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT JESSICA'S HOUSE AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS.JESSICA'S HOUSE OFFERS OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES WITH TABLING EVENTS AND PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES. JESSICA'S HOUSE PROVIDES SEVERAL WRITTEN RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN GRIEF, INCLUDING A BOOK AND PODCAST, WHEN GRIEF COMES HOME.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$73.3K
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