Grief Services

Compassionate, trauma-informed grief support for individuals, families, and communities.

A Safe, Non-judgmental Space to Grieve

At SAFE, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed grief support that meets people wherever they are in their healing process. Our approach combines education about grief with personalized counseling and a focus on practical coping tools—all in a space designed to feel safe and nonjudgmental.

We support individuals, families, and communities affected by loss, including those navigating sudden, traumatic, or complex grief. What sets SAFE apart is our emphasis on empowerment, cultural sensitivity, and helping people build resilience and find meaning at their own pace.

What we offer

One-on-One Support: Personalized grief support tailored to your needs and goals. Sessions are short-term (typically 90 days or less) and available either in-person or virtually.

Request an appointment for one-on-one support.

Professional Consults & Education: We partner with municipalities, schools, workplaces, faith communities, and other organizations to provide professional grief consultation and education. We offer support on acute or complex individual cases, as well as educational presentations on what grief is, how to support those who are grieving, and how to talk about loss with care. Available across the MetroWest region.

Email info@safecoalitionma.org to schedule (minimum 2 weeks notice)

Healing Hearts Youth Groups: A free grief support group series for children and teens. Groups use art and play to help young people process loss at their own pace—no pressure to participate. Open enrollment; kids and teens can join anytime. Separate groups are available for Bereavement (loss through death) and Grief & Loss (any significant loss).

Biweekly on Wednesdays from June 17 through August 26

3:00 p.m. Bereavement (Teens 14–18)
3:45 p.m. Grief & Loss (Teens 14–18)
4:30 p.m. Bereavement (Ages 6–13)
5:15 p.m. Grief & Loss (Ages 6–13)

In collaboration with Hockomock Area YMCA.

Holliston Hours: Free drop-in grief support for adults and children—no appointment or referral needed. SAFE's grief specialist is available on select summer dates at Holliston Youth & Family Services (1750 Washington St), with virtual sessions also available.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer 2026:

June 10
July 8
August 5
August 19

In collaboration with Holliston Youth & Family Services.

Who can access this

People of all ages and backgrounds, including children, teens, and adults.

No referral needed.

Types of grief we support

Bereavement
(loss of a loved one)

Anticipatory grief
(preparing for a loss)

General grief and
ambiguous loss
(life transitions, relationships, and other significant changes)

Grief Services made possible with support from:

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