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Sibling Support Group (Philly HEALs)

Free online group for people whose sibling died from a drug-related loss. The city's Philly HEALs program runs it.

  • Free
  • Online OK

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What they do

Talk with other siblings about your loss, the people you miss, and how you keep going day to day.

Who it is for

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

When and where

Online sessions on Zoom. The one session listed on the Philly HEALs calendar is on a Thursday evening, 6:30 to 8 pm Eastern. The site does not give a repeating schedule.

Days
Thursday
Times
Evening

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: Sign up through the city's online form to receive the Zoom link..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

You sign up first, and the Zoom link is sent to you afterward. The session runs about an hour and a half, from 6:30 to 8 pm Eastern. The page does not say how many people attend or how the group is run.

Tips for your first visit

  • Fill in the form before the session, because the Zoom link comes only after you sign up.
  • Call 215-516-9429 or email rachel.essy@phila.gov with questions before you join.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open to anyone who lost a sibling this way, with a clear online sign-up. The page does not describe a first session, so it is not rated higher..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Free

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
High
  • healthymindsphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience, Schedule, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
  • healthymindsphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status
  • phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, First step, Contacts

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