Support group
Virtual Grief Support Group: All Arms Locked
Free online group for men grieving a loss that carries stigma, such as overdose, addiction, homicide or suicide. Philly HEALs runs it.
- Free
- Online OK
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What they do
Meet other men with similar losses, build a circle of people who understand, and learn ways to cope with grief.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Community
- Men
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Mondays, 6 to 7 pm Eastern, online.
- Days
- Monday
- 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: Fill in the Philly HEALs sign-up survey linked from the city's grief support page to get the meeting link. To ask questions, call Philly HEALs staff at (215) 982-0959..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Each session runs one hour, 6 to 7 pm Eastern on Mondays, online. It is for men grieving a loss that carries stigma, and you meet other men with similar losses. The page does not say which online platform is used, whether cameras are on, or who leads the session.
Tips for your first visit
- Sign up early so the meeting link reaches you before the session.
- Choose a quiet, private spot with a good internet connection for the hour.
- Ask Philly HEALs ahead of time which platform is used, since the page does not say.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The group is open to men with this kind of loss, it is free, and the city page gives a clear sign-up route..
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.
- Website: phila.gov Source: phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (215) 982-0959 Source: phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026
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, Cost, First step, Status, Schedule, What to expect
- healthymindsphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, Last sign of life
- phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Contacts, First step
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