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For Young Adults

Find community in Northeast Georgia

Athens, GA area grief support for kids, families and young adults offered at no cost to them.

Free

In-Person

Peer Support

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Empowering peer support communities that improve lifelong grief coping and well-being. 

Grief Support in Athens, GA

Dougherty and surrounding counties have some of the highest bereavement rates in Georgia, and our goal is to make sure thousands of families know they don’t have to face grief alone. Our Clubhouses are in Sylvester and Albany and we have community grief groups in Mitchell, Terrell.
For Kids & Teens
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For Kids
& Teens

Kate's Club grief support programs for kids in Brunswick, GA create healing communities where kids know they are not alone. Our safe third spaces help kids come to terms with grief, build coping skills, and improve their lifelong well-being.
Clubhouse Days
Community Grief Groups

Family Night

Camp Good Mourning
Outings
Our Program Is Expanding
  • Ages 5-18
  • School programs during the day
  • Weeknights and weekends at the Clubhouse
  • Open-ended participation
  • Meals provided at full-day and weeknight programs
For more information about our Clubhouse, please contact:
Kristen Hill, MA
kristen.hill@katesclub.org
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Kate’s Club supports our child and teen members, too.
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Clubhouse Days
Monthly full- or half-day grief support programs offered in-person and online.
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For Parents
& Caregivers

The #1 indicator of how a child will cope with grief is how the surviving caregiver copes with grief. By seeking support and resources from our community, you can improve you and your child or family’s grief coping.
Park Bench
Family Night

Family Clubhouse

Our Program Is Expanding
  • Parents and caregivers of kid members
  • Weeknights and weekends
  • Open-ended participation
  • Meals provided at full-day and weeknight programs
For more information about our Clubhouse, please contact:
Kristen Hill, MA
kristen.hill@katesclub.org
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Need support for your child or teen? Our flagship programs can improve coping skills and lifelong well-being.
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Clubhouse Days
Monthly peer support programs rooted in recreation.
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For
Young Adults

Free grief support groups for young adults ages 18-30 help you find people who get everything that comes with grief and young adulthood – early career moves, dating, finances, and more.
Virtual Meetings
  • Free
  • Virtual options
  • Member input for topics and outings
  • Open-ended participation
For more information about LoKate, please contact:
Lane Pease Hendricks, MS, NCC
lane.pease@katesclub.org
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Want to mentor kids and teens who are experiencing grief, just like you?
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Buddy Volunteer
Open-ended volunteer opportunity for ages 21+.
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For Schools
& Professionals

 If you work with kids and families, then you’ve met a grieving kid and family. We help schools and professionals feel confident providing grief-informed care through trainings and education opportunities in the Athens, GA area. We also offer community grief groups at schools and other organizations.
Professional Trainings
Community Grief Groups

Youth Education

Community Care
Adult Grief Education
Grief Advocacy
  • Can educate teams and provide direct service to grievers
  • In-person and virtual trainings and programs
  • Customizable lengths, topics and activities
  • Collaborations with schools and other organizations
For more information about outreach services, please contact:
Kristen Hill, MA
kristen.hill@katesclub.org
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Did you know we now provide services for young adults ages 18 to 30?
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LoKate
Hybrid meetings monthly and Atlanta area outings quarterly.
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Locations

Since 2023, Kate’s Club has hosted programs at our Athens, GA Clubhouse and provided outreach services in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe and Walton County. Find community with us in Athens or one of our other locations in Georgia.

Athens, Georgia

Programs for kids, families, and young adults to build community and resilience in the Athens and Northeast Georgia area.
This location offers:
Kids & Teens
Parents & Caregivers
Young Adults (Virtual)
Schools & Professionals

Other Regions

Programs for kids, families and young adults to build community and resilience in the Atlanta, Coastal and Southwest Georgia areas.
Please contact Kate's Club for more information about specific offerings at this location.
This location offers:

Kids & Teens

Parents & Caregivers
Young Adults (Virtual)
Young Adults (In-Person)
Schools & Professionals
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Kate’s Hub

Join our online community and learn, share, and connect with other young adults.
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Volunteer

Become a Kate's Club "Buddy" volunteer or bring your group to experience one of the most immersive volunteer opportunities in Georgia.
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