Announcement from the Board of Directors of The West Virginia Family Grief Center
After 22 years of dedicated service to the community, it is with both gratitude and sadness that we announce the closing of the West Virginia Family Grief Center. The last Night of Service will be held December 18, 2025.
Since our founding, the Grief Center has walked alongside children, families, and individuals navigating the profound challenges of grief and loss. Over the past two decades, we have been honored to provide a space for healing, remembrance and hope.
This decision was not made lightly. Changes in funding and resources have made it impossible to sustain operations at the level of care our community deserves. While the Grief Center will close its doors, the legacy of compassion, education, and healing that has grown here will continue to live on in the lives our program has touched.
The Board of Directors extends our heartfelt thanks to every volunteer, donor, staff member and family who has been a part of this journey. Your support and trust have allowed us to serve West Virginia families for more than two decades, and we are profoundly grateful.
Though this chapter is ending, we encourage families to continue seeking the support they need and to carry forward the message that no one should grieve alone.
With deep appreciation,
The Board of Directors West Virginia Family Grief Center.
Announcement from the Board of Directors of The West Virginia Family Grief Center
Although the children's programs have closed. We still have an adult bereavement support group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.For more information, please call:WV Adult Grief Group at 681-349-5213
We promote an atmosphere of hope and healing where you and your family can learn that your feelings are normal. Sharing stories, feelings and similar experiences with others of the same age in a safe setting allows children and teens to see that they are not alone in their grief. They can safely talk without feeling different or unconnected.
WVFGC Provides Two Programs to Serve Out Community
1) Families with Children
We provide caring support to grieving children, teens and families in a safe and comfortable environment with no cost to families.
After enjoying a provided dinner together, children attend their own age-appropriate group while the parent, grandparent or guardian have their own support group meeting.
2) Community Adult Bereavement Support
Caring support is available to any adult grieving the loss of a loved one (separate group meeting from the family program). The program has an in-person meeting, as well as a Zoom component, that makes it possible for anyone to be able to receive support using an internet device.
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