Survivors of Homicide Resources
Brooks Hunnicutt, Facilitator 770-333-9254
Free support groups on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM via Zoom. Please contact CVAC for virtual participation details and additional information about in-person options.
Compassionate Friends Atlanta Chapter
4532 Lavista Road, Tucker Georgia 30084
Jayne (678) 520-2442, jayne@tcfatlanta.org
Free in person meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm and Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Contact the chapter for login information. They offer bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents a space to meet to talk, listen, share, and provide each other emotional support after the devastating death of a child- at any age.
Conceptual Empowerment, LLC (Bereavement Services) Tapestries Group
Candace Sims, Facilitator (678) 499-9587
Free bi-weekly support group to help navigate through the stages of grief and loss.
Grief Share
A Christian organization offering weekly grief support groups across the country for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one—including the loss of a spouse, parent, child (infant, young child, teen, adult, unborn), friend, sibling, coworker, or other relative. Groups can be in person or virtual, and the cost ranges from free to around $20 to cover the cost of the participant guide. Use the link to find a nearby group, and contact the host to find out the cost and other details.
Kate’s Club
1190 West Druid Hills Drive NE, Suite T80, Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 347-7619 info@katesclub.org, katesclub.org
Clubhouse Programs are free, social and recreational programs for children and teens, ages 5-18, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver at some point in their lifetime. Kate’s Hub is for parent(s) and/or caregiver(s). Young Adult Programs (LOKATE) is open to adults ages 18-30 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Programs are virtual and in-person.
The Link Counseling Center
348 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-256-9797
Counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups to people of all ages, including individual, couples, and family therapy. Grief consultations for parents, caregivers, and family members are free. Their counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale, and they offer early morning, after school, and evening appointments. When appropriate, they also offer virtual therapy sessions.
The House Next Door: The Link’s Children and Adolescents in Crisis and Grief program
Parents or caregivers call 404-256-9797
Call to schedule a grief consultation to register your child for free Bereavement Support Groups for children and teens ages 4-19 who have experienced a death. A variety of therapeutic activities including music, art, play, and storytelling are incorporated into the group sessions to facilitate each child’s unique process of grieving and healing.
Mothers Divinely Connected
Tosha Anderson, Founder 470-772-3823, elyconnected@gmail.com
Free group for mothers who have lost a child of any age with online monthly meetings and additional outings held in person. Please contact the group contact person for more information. They also offer Daily Encouragement through a FB private group, an Emergency Hope Kit for New Mothers who are grieving, and one on one grief counseling when needed.
The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children
(513) 721-5683, natlpomc@pomc.org, pomc.org
Ongoing emotional support, education, and advocacy for the families and friends of those who have died by violence. They will hold a National Conference in Atlanta in July, 2023. See website for details.
Peace Baptist Church Grief Group
4000 Covington Highway; Decatur, GA 30032
Rev. Kim Kendall, Leader 404-288-1750
This is a 13-week group that currently meets online on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm and costs $20 including the workbook. Please call for more information and start date. Sessions cover topics relevant to grief and loss.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
1-800-715-4225
24/7 support for issues surrounding developmental disabilities, mental health, and/ or substance abuse.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 or 988lifeline.org
Free, 24/7, and confidential support. Also offers prevention and crisis resources.