Compassionate support for parents healing after loss

Founded by Cynthia Green, Parents Healing Together provides peer mentoring, grief education, mental health referrals, and dedicated community support for families impacted by gun violence in Chicago.

Our support services

We walk alongside grieving families, offering dedicated wellness, mental health navigation, and long-term community healing programs tailored to your personal journey.

Monthly support groups

Safe, facilitated group spaces where parents and caregivers can connect, share shared experiences, and find understanding among those who truly comprehend the pain of losing a child.

Peer mentoring

One-on-one guidance paired with compassionate mentors who have walked similar paths, offering continuous emotional reassurance and personalized companionship throughout your grief journey.

Mental health referrals

Direct connections to licensed trauma-informed therapists, clinical grief counselors, and healthcare professionals equipped to assist parents handling acute and long-term trauma.

Grief education and workshops

Empowering educational sessions, resource navigation, and restorative healing events designed to help families navigate the emotional, social, and practical impacts of gun violence.

"Finding Parents Healing Together gave me a safe harbor when I felt completely isolated in my grief. Being surrounded by people who understand without judgment saved my life."

A Chicago mother and community member

Standing together in community and healing

Gun violence leaves enduring emotional, financial, and psychological scars. Our mission is to ensure no parent or caregiver in Chicago is left to carry that heavy burden alone. Together, we rebuild hope, advocate for long-term support, and honor the memory of our children.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about our mission, our free support groups, and how we assist parents and caregivers affected by gun violence across the Chicago area.

Who can participate in your programs?

Our programs are open to all parents, guardians, and primary caregivers who have lost a child to gun violence or are caring for surviving children coping with severe trauma or physical disability.

Is there a cost to attend support groups?

No. All of our peer mentoring, support group meetings, and educational workshops are provided free of charge to families through community donations and grant funding.

How do I get paired with a peer mentor?

You can reach out via our contact form, email, or telephone. We will schedule a gentle introductory conversation to understand your needs and match you with a trained peer mentor.

What kind of mental health support do you refer to?

We partner with licensed, trauma-informed counselors, family therapists, and clinical grief specialists across Chicago who have expertise in violent loss and complex family trauma.

How can community members support your mission?

You can support our work through charitable donations, volunteering at our community healing events, or sharing our resources with families navigating the loss of a child.

Where do support meetings take place?

We host regular monthly meetings in accessible community venues across Chicago, with virtual attendance options available for parents unable to attend in person.

Get in touch

Parents Healing Together
Chicago, IL

Support hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed

Contact

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cynthiagrn0.cg@gmail.com

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