Uplift's Family Services

Uplift offers free therapeutic grief support groups to youth in grades K–12ᵗʰ and their adult caregivers after the death of someone close to them. Family Services grief groups take place in the evenings and may be in-person or virtual via Zoom. Some groups use a peer-support model where group members support each other. Other groups use a family model where the family supports each member.

All groups do not require insurance, do not require payment, and are available to all regardless of immigration status.

Learn more about our Grief Support Groups

Grief support groups are available for children, teens, and young adults, and are separated by the developmental age of the participants. Development levels are categorized by grade level, even when some children or teens may not be attending school. Groups last for about one hour and meet each week for five weeks.

Grief groups take place between the end of September and the end of May. There is no waiting list to join a Family Services grief group. Families who are interested in groups after a cycle begins will be enrolled in the next available cycle.

Family Services Calendar, 2024-25

Events in January 2025

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Uplift and PHL CLOSED - Winter Vacation

December 24, 2024 January 1, 2025

Uplift and PHL CLOSED - Winter Vacation

December 24, 2024 January 1, 2025

Uplift and PHL CLOSED - Winter Vacation

December 24, 2024 January 1, 2025

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Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 1

January 14, 2025 January 16, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 1

January 14, 2025 January 16, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 1

January 14, 2025 January 16, 2025

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Uplift and PHL CLOSED - MLK Day

January 20, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 2

January 21, 2025 January 23, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 2

January 21, 2025 January 23, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 2

January 21, 2025 January 23, 2025

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Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 3

January 28, 2025 January 30, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 3

January 28, 2025 January 30, 2025

Family Services Grief Groups Intersession Week 3

January 28, 2025 January 30, 2025

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Sign Up for Free Grief Support Groups

Uplift’s clinicians are able to answer questions, facilitate sign-ups for grief groups, and connect you with other resources.

  • Translation services are available in over 100 languages.
  • Youth 14+ years old do not require parental permission to place a call or sign up for services.
  • Services are available to all, regardless of immigration status.