Middle School Grief Support Groups

Judi’s House Pathfinders curriculum is used to facilitate 10-session peer-based grief groups for middle school aged youth.

School and community-based grief support groups for middle school aged students begin on a rolling basis for sites located within a 20-mile radius of Judi’s House. Groups are offered first come, first served. Your school or community-based site will be considered if you meet the below requirements and all applications materials are complete.

School or Community-Based Site Requirements

School or community-based sites MUST:

• Recruit a minimum of SIX middle school age youth who are:
  • Actively grieving a death loss
  • New Judi’s House group participants
  • Able to demonstrate support for others and contribute to a safe group environment,
  • And attend group on a consistent basis
• Identify a consistent mental health professional who will be on site and available during/following each group session (staff are not required to participate in grief groups).
• Have a consistent meeting time that allows for 10 consecutive group sessions (excluding school breaks) no less than 50 minutes long.
• Secure a space that is private, appropriate, and uninterrupted for at least one hour at group time.
• Collect completed application and disclosure statements from all participant’s adult caregiver(s) with medical decision-making authority.

Interest Form

Interesting in starting a group at your school or organization? Please complete our interest form to begin the process. Once this form is complete, a member of the Judi’s House Community-Based Care Team will contact you.

Once approved, an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed by the school/community organization and Judi’s House administrators prior to starting services. See sample MOU.

If you have questions please contact us.