Helping Young Adults Cope With Loss

Shelton, CT (July 13, 2022) - Adam’s House announced the launch of ‘Helping Hearts Heal for Young Adults’ an innovative, free grief education and peer support program for 18 to 25-year-olds who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The program is designed to provide peer support, knowledge, and meaningful connections for young adults as they navigate their feelings of grief and isolation.

“We’re excited to start this pilot program because there are no other grief education services in the area geared solely for this age demographic,” says Allison Wysota, Founder and Executive Director of Adam’s House. “Young adults often feel like they have nowhere to turn for help because they don't quite relate to adult support groups, but are too old for children's groups. Given the events over the past couple years, including deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic, more than ever bereaved young people need a place where they can feel safe, comfortable, supported, understood, and bond with peers their age.”
The ‘Helping Hearts Heal for Young Adults’ program is made possible, in part, by a Valley Community Foundation (VCF) grant. “We are delighted to support such an important and timely initiative for bereaved young adults in the community,” said Sharon Closius, VCF’s President & CEO.

In these sessions, young adults will gain support, knowledge, and friendship as they connect with peers who are experiencing loss, amid the challenges of young adulthood.
The ‘Helping Hearts Heal for Young Adults’ program will meet at Adam’s House (241 Coram Avenue, Shelton) on the first and second Monday and Wednesday in August (August 1,3, 8, and 10) from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. The program is offered at no-cost, but pre-registration is required and all sessions must be attended. Drop-ins will not be permitted.

For more information or to enroll in‘ Helping Hearts Heal for Young Adults’ contact Adam's House by phone (203)513-2808, email AdamsHouseCT@Gmail.com or their website, https://www.adamshousect.org/hhhya

About Adam’s House: Adam's House has been a vital part of the Connecticut community since 2016. Located in Shelton, CT, Adam's House is the only free-standing grief education and peer support center of its kind in Connecticut. Their grief education and peer support programs are completely free of charge and serve children, teens, young adults and their families throughout Connecticut. For more information visit their website: www.AdamsHouseCT.org