Family Grief Support
Parallel groups where children, teens, and caregivers receive support in age-appropriate spaces while exploring shared themes related to death and grief.
Sharing grief.
Finding hope.
Our House NYC is a welcoming place to find hope and belonging after the death of someone close.
Our programs
Adult Grief Support
Peer-based groups matched by age and relationship to the person who died, where members build community and connection through shared experiences.
School Grief Support
On-site grief support for students during the school day, plus training for educators to respond to grief in the classroom.
Workplace Grief Support
On-site response after a death, grief-informed training for managers, and support for bereaved employees returning to work.
Our House NYC's impact
Amanda's story
“Before Our House, grief felt confusing and isolating — I was navigating life without my brother and didn't know anyone who'd lost a sibling. Through Our House, I found others who truly understood, and that connection was deeply healing.”
What to expect
What happens in a support group?
Small peer support groups, matched by age and relationship to the person who died. Groups are closed, meaning members of each group start together and meet every other week for the duration of the group. Our groups are led by trained volunteer group leaders from the community, who receive ongoing supervision with our clinical staff. You can share as much or as little as you like. There's no “right way” to grieve.
Is this therapy?
No. We offer peer grief support groups, led by trained volunteers with ongoing supervision by clinical staff. We don't offer psychotherapy or psychiatric services, and we aren't a crisis center. Many members find peer grief support to be a meaningful source of support on its own, while others use it alongside additional support such as individual therapy.
What does it cost?
Groups are offered on a recommended sliding scale donation from $1 - $50 per group session.
How do I get started?
Fill out our support form and schedule a 15-minute informational call. We'll tell you about our programs and answer any questions you have about our services.
Three decades of helping people heal, now home in New York
Founded in Los Angeles and now in New York City, Our House provides grief support, education, and resources to children, families, and adults. Our evidence-informed programs are built on the understanding that grief is a natural response to a life event. We recognize that grief is universal and everyone grieves differently.
30+
years of grief support
100k
individuals served
2025
the year we opened in NYC
Carefully matched groups
by age and relationship to the person who died
by age and relationship to the person who died
Sliding-scale cost
cost should never be a barrier to support
cost should never be a barrier to support
Every age and experience welcome
children, teens, adults, and families
children, teens, adults, and families
Be there for someone when they need it most
Join our team of incredible Volunteer Group Leaders and help facilitate grief support groups for children, teens, or adults. Receive training and ongoing staff supervision, with a commitment of just 10–12 hours a month. No prior experience needed in mental health, social services, or public speaking. All that's needed are compassion, an openness to listen, and a desire to learn!
Volunteer info
Help a grieving New Yorker find their group.
Your gift keeps our groups running for those who need it. Cost should never decide who gets support.
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