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Philly HEALs Grief Support Groups

The City of Philadelphia's bereavement program for people grieving a loss linked to substance use. It runs free online peer groups.

  • Free
  • Online OK

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What they do

Pick the peer group that fits your loss from the city's list: a drop-in group, a parents group, Hot Widows' Club, GRANDS, Hay Otros en Duelo (a group with a Spanish name), and Writing Grief, a time-limited group that uses creative writing. The program also offers grief counseling for adults and youth, and workshops.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Peer groups are held online, mostly by phone or video call, with some in-person events now and then. The city page does not list meeting days or times for each group, so ask through the sign-up survey which group fits and when it meets.

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Use the sign-up survey linked from the city's grief support page to ask which peer group fits your loss, or call the program line at 215-516-9429..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The city page does not give meeting times for each group or describe a typical session, so ask the program what the first meetings look like. Peer groups meet online, usually by video or phone. The program is free and needs no insurance.

Tips for your first visit

  • Ask the program which group fits your loss, since the pages do not explain how the groups differ.
  • Find a quiet, private spot with a reliable connection for an online group.
  • The city page lists 988 (24 hours) for crisis help, and the NAMI Philadelphia Warmline at (844) 745-4673, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm, for support between groups.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open to people grieving a Philadelphia resident's substance-related death, with a clear first step (a sign-up survey or a phone call), though the pages do not say what happens after the survey..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Free, with no insurance needed, according to the program page.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, First step, Contacts
  • healthymindsphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Schedule, Cost, Last sign of life
  • substanceusephilly.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Online ok, Cost, First step, Schedule

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