The Healing Porch is a safe, compassionate support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a gentle space for connection, understanding, and shared presence with others who are walking a similar journey. Participation is always at your own pace.
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To help create a supportive and compassionate environment, group size is intentionally limited. For this reason, completion of the onboarding form is required prior to attending. This allows facilitators to thoughtfully hold the space and ensure each session remains safe, supportive, and responsive to those present.
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You are welcome here, just as you are.
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~ Jill, HB, and Katherine (Your Group Facilitators)
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Questions? We are here to help!
Email: thehealingporchkc@gmail.com
About the Group
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
The Healing Porch is a gentle, compassionate support group created for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. This space exists to offer connection, understanding, and care without pressure, expectations, or the need to have the “right” words. Grief after suicide can be complex and deeply personal, and The Healing Porch honors that each person’s experience is unique.
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Participants are welcome to engage in whatever way feels safest and most supportive to them, whether that means sharing, listening, sitting quietly, or simply being present. This group is rooted in respect, choice, and the belief that healing happens in many forms and at many paces.
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Please note that The Healing Porch is not a direct program or initiative of Integrated Wellbeing Consulting (IWC). Rather, IWC is honored to support this group as a AFSP trained support group facilitator.
Group Details
Date, Time, Location, and More
In-Person Meeting
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​Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month (January - May 2026)
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Oak Park Library - Oak Park Meeting Room
Facilitators: Jill, HB, and Katherine
Onboarding Form is Required (Complete the Form Here!)
Safety Information
A Note on Safety and Support
The Healing Porch is a peer support space and is not intended to replace therapy, counseling, or crisis services. If at any time you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or in need of immediate support, please reach out for help. You can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 in an emergency.
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You deserve support, gentleness, and care as you navigate this loss. You do not have to carry it alone.
