Grief Connections
Weekly peer bereavement support groups at Gerard’s House for children and youth who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other important person. Concurrent support is also provided for parents and caregivers. We also facilitate a satellite group for Indigenous youth on-site at Ohkay Ohwingeh Community School.
Nuestra Jornada (Our Journey)
Weekly support groups for students K-12 with Latino immigrant roots in Santa Fe Public Schools who are grieving the death of—or separation from—a parent or family member.
Moms Sharing and Healing
In January 2017, with support from the Brindle Foundation, Nuestra Jornada joined forces with Las Cumbres and Que Cute! to create our first grief support group for Latina teenage moms and moms-to-be, young immigrant women who face immense challenges and appreciate the opportunity to be supported in our grief groups. Gerard’s House meets their basic needs and helps parents connect, share their stories of loss, and receive support and essential resources for themselves and their babies.
You Are Not Alone
Gerard’s House is working with Youth Shelters and Family Services to provide weekly grief support groups for youth ages 10-17 staying in the Santa Fe emergency shelter.
Stepping Stones
This mobile unit and it’s team travels to homes, the hospital—wherever it’s needed—to provide emotional support for children and teenagers who have a family member with a life-challenging illness. Founded by JJ Tellatin and Francine Kern, this service sometimes leads into long-term support.
Adult Grief Support
Offered year-round for all adults grieving the death of – or separation from – a loved one in English or Spanish.
Crisis Response Services
Gerard’s House, the Sky Center and other youth-serving community leaders join together to lead a specially-trained team which responds to deaths affecting students in our local schools.
Individual Grief Support
Ongoing one-on-one grief support sessions are available at Gerard’s House for children and youth who are in acute grief and need extra support, who are too young to participate in the weekly groups, or who have a family member with a life-threatening illness. Adult caregivers also receive short-term one-on-one support when they need extra help getting through a very hard time, or when parenting a grieving child or teenager becomes especially challenging.
Community Support
For local business and community groups who experience a sudden death, we provide a “Circle of Support” which is a one-time facilitated grief support session. We also offer community partners trainings and presentations about our services.
