Programs

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a time when those who have lost someone to suicide can join together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experiences. Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of Survivor Day events at host locations worldwide. Once again, Mourning Hope is honored to serve as one of those host sites. Join us this Survivor Day for in-person programming and breakfast at the Mourning Hope house.

Click the link above to register. Note: This event is for adults ages 18 and older.

Grief is difficult to process at any time of the year, but the holidays pose new challenges and reminders of loss after the death of someone significant. At Holiday Hope, children and their families are given space to grieve as they learn how to honor the person who died during their religious, spiritual, friend and family holiday traditions. Youth will participate in creating memorial art to honor their person, helping express their grief and foster emotional healing.

Concurrent support groups for caretakers will explore strategies for navigating the holidays while grief is present. By remembering those who have died during this holiday season, we can hold on to important traditions and find peace and solace through new or modified traditions.

Holiday Hope is free to attend, but registration is required. Snacks and supplies will be provided. This program is not recommended for children under 4 years of age.

Please register by Thursday, December 5th.

Spirit of Giving is a no-cost holiday shopping event for children who have experienced the death of a primary caregiver. During this event, kids can select and wrap a gift for their surviving caregiver and participate in a craft project.

While the kids are shopping and participating in activities, caregivers will be offered 10 minute massages, guided meditation and helpful information on self-care during the holiday season. This also allows caregivers to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.

A meal will be included as part of the evening.

This event is free of charge, thanks to the generosity of First-Plymouth Church who is partnering with Mourning Hope to make this initiative possible.

Families are required to register by December 2, 2024, to ensure an adequate number of gifts, craft projects and food.

Spirit of Giving is suitable for school-aged children through teens who have attended a support group at Mourning Hope.