Joel's Place for Children

At Joel’s Place, we provide peer grief support groups for school-aged children and their families who have experienced the death of someone special in their lives.

If your family or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to us at 440 -248-4412.

Children and teens at Joel’s Place for Children can express feelings, share memories, and honor their loved one(s) in a supportive and hope-filled environment with peers who have also experienced the death of someone special. We also offer a support group for the adults who bring children to Joel’s Place. We have been supporting grieving children and their families in the Greater Cleveland area since 2003.

Our children and adult grief support groups typically meet every other Tuesday from 6:30-8:15pm at Bay Presbyterian Church in Bay Village. The night begins with a family dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the group meetings from 7:00 – 8:15 PM.

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Testimonials

“You are the answer to our prayers. You have been a soft place to fall after the tragic loss of my son. Our grandchild is treated with respect, not as if he’s different. Of all the things we’ve tried to get him interested in since the death of his father, none is as important as Joel’s Place. He feels safe and normal; he’s in a place where people understand.”

- one of our grandparents

“Joel’s Place is an amazing place run by amazing people. They've helped me deal with the loss of my friend. I don't know where I'd be without them.”

- one of our teens

“Joel’s Place is a safe place for my daughter to share her feelings. It has truly been a joy for my daughter to be in this program, not only for her grieving but also for her confidence.”

- one of our parents

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