Good Grief
Good Grief provides free, unlimited peer support programs for children, teens, young adults, and families after the death of a close family member, with locations in Morristown and Princeton, NJ.
Services
Good Grief provides free, unlimited peer support programs for children, teens, young adults, and families after the death of a mother, father, sister, or brother. The organization offers a variety of support mechanisms, including StoryCorps, The Whole Child Initiative, and Routes to Resilience. Their services extend to professional development workshops for educators and parent education workshops to help caregivers guide their children through adversity. They also run enrichment programs and partnerships to offer unique, experience-based opportunities for participants.
Locations
Good Grief operates out of two primary locations: Morristown, NJ, and Princeton, NJ. These centers provide a communal space for their various programs and services. The Princeton location is notable for being the Margaret Anne Wilby Center, a dedicated facility aimed at supporting the community's needs.
Annual Events
Good Grief hosts several annual events aimed at raising awareness and funds for their programs. Notable events include a 5K run, a gala, and Children's Grief Awareness Day. These events not only serve as fundraisers but also bring the community together to support grieving children and families.
Educational Programs
Good Grief offers various educational programs targeting different community segments. Routes to Resilience is a prevention-based social and emotional learning program for K-12 students. They also provide grief support groups in schools to help students who have experienced the death of an important person in their life. Additionally, Good Grief conducts professional development workshops for educators and training webinars on topics such as grief in the workplace, building resilience, and supporting grieving children.
Advocacy
Through The Whole Child Initiative, Good Grief advocates for grieving children and families. This initiative targets peer groups, family units, schools, and communities to create a supportive environment for those dealing with loss. By promoting awareness and understanding, The Whole Child Initiative aims to foster a community that is responsive to the needs of grieving individuals.