SAFE Coalition is offering free grief support groups for children and teens this summer in Franklin—a safe, welcoming space for young people to process loss at their own pace through art, play, and connection with peers who understand.

Four groups meet back-to-back every other Wednesday starting June 17, divided by age and type of loss:

• 3:00–3:40 p.m. | Teen Bereavement (ages 14–18) — for teens who have lost someone to death
• 3:45–4:25 p.m. | Teen Grief & Loss (ages 14–18) — for teens navigating any significant loss
• 4:30–5:10 p.m. | Children's Bereavement (ages 6–13) — for kids who have lost someone to death
• 5:15–6:00 p.m. | Children's Grief & Loss (ages 6–13) — for kids navigating any significant loss

Significant losses include divorce, a parent's illness or addiction, major life changes, and more. No therapy experience needed, no pressure to participate, and no need to start from the beginning — groups are open enrollment and children and teens can join any session.

When: Wednesdays, June 17 – August 26
Dates: June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26
Where: SAFE Coalition | Franklin, MA
Cost: Free

Register at tinyurl.com/safeheal

In collaboration with Hockomock Area YMCA.