School-Based Support Groups

Healing House partners with participating Acadiana schools to provide safe, supportive spaces for students who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives.

These peer support groups help students feel less alone and give them tools to cope with grief in healthy ways. 

Groups meet once a week for six weeks during the school day and are led by a trained Healing House facilitator in collaboration with the school counselor or social worker. Through creative activities, discussion, and connection, students learn to express their emotions, share memories, and build coping skills. 

This program is offered at no cost to schools and includes all necessary materials. In addition, Healing House provides professional development for school staff and grief response support in the event of a school tragedy.

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For Schools & Counselors 

School Partner Benefits – Partnering with Healing House allows schools to provide meaningful support for students while strengthening the overall school community. Our program helps reduce the emotional and behavioral impact of grief in the classroom, allowing students to better focus on learning. Schools also benefit from access to professional resources, trained facilitators, and ongoing education for staff—at no cost. By working together, we equip schools with the tools to respond compassionately to grief and create a safer, more supportive environment for every student.

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For Caregivers

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School Counselor Testimonials

★★★★★

The HH in-school groups are wonderful! They provide consistent support for our students who are grieving and assist the School Counselors by providing additional services to our large caseloads.
I’ve had a great experience these past few years working with Healing House. The students really value the opportunity to be with others who have gone through similar experiences themselves.
Wonderful! Beneficial to the students experiencing grief and loss, beneficial to myself as the assigned counselor, and so greatly needed! I witnessed growth and healing during the group process at my schools.

Interested in Bringing Healing House to Your School?

Getting started is simple. Our In-School Group Directors, Rachel and Brittney, are here to walk you through the process and answer any questions. To learn more or to schedule a school-based group, you can:

Call the Healing House office at 337-234-0443
Email Rachel at rachel@healing-house.org or Brittney at brittney@healing-house.org

Together, we’ll create a plan that ensures grieving students in your school receive the support they need.