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HOPES Program Newsletter Winter 2025

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Stephy's Place is a nonprofit grief support center located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Established in 2015, it offers a compassionate, faith-based environment for individuals coping with the loss of a loved one. The center provides free peer-led support groups, one-on-one counseling, and monthly meditation sessions, all designed to help participants navigate their grief journey with hope and healing

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Please use the link or QR code below to register as a walker, team or sponsor.

2023 Annual Newsletter
Check out our annual newsletter for information about what's going on this year!
Read more...

Since opening it's doors in 2015, Stephy's Place Support Center for Grief and Loss in Red Bank, NJ has supported thousands of people grieving the loss of a loved one.Mourning is not something that happens for a little while. It's not something we get over or should be moving on from. It's a process, a journey none of us want to take, but at times, we find ourselves with no other choice. By donating to Stephy's Place, 100% of your donation will help us to help others.
Believe in life, not loss. When your heart is struggling, hurting, questioning, it's not so easy. Place your trust in the process. Surrender to the journey. Have faith in yourself that you can do this. Repeat to yourself, "hope over loss" until your heart understands and your brain follows through.
Sheila Martello was interviewed on
SCAN NJ TV, Community Connections, April 2020

All gifts go directly to our mission to help those suffering the loss of a loved one.

The easiest way to help us is to donate through PayPal using the button below:

Stephy's Place is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization who relies on the
generosity of others so that we can continue to provide free support
groups for those suffering the loss of a loved one.
Please consider making a donation today
by clicking here or the Donate button.

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Please use the link or QR code below to register as a walker, team or sponsor. 2023 Annual Newsletter Check out our annual newsletter for information about what's going on this year! Read more...

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HOPES Program Newsletter Fall 2025

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Flyer to register for the Piscataway, NJ: In-Person Support Group

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AFSP's Ninos, adolescentes y perdida por suicidio

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AFSP's Ninos, adolescentes y perdida por suicidio

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AFSP'S book aimed to help young loss suicide loss survivors in Spanish.

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Ninos, adolescentes y perdida por suicidio

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AFSP's Children, Teens and Suicide Loss Book

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AFSP's Children, Teens and Suicide Loss Book

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AFSP'S book aimed to help young loss suicide loss survivors.

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AFSP's Sobreviviendo una pérdida por suicidio

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AFSP's Sobreviviendo una pérdida por suicidio

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AFSP'S Resource and Healing Guide in Spanish

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Our Resource and Healing Guide that provides information about coping with loss, the survivor loss community, and resources to help with your journey.

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HOPES Program Newsletter Summer 2025

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HOPES Program Newsletter Spring 2025

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HOPES Program Newsletter Winter 2024

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HOPES Program Newsletter Summer 2024

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TLC HOPES Program Summer Newsletter 2024

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The Compassionate Friends provides peer support and resources for families grieving the loss of a child, including losses by suicide. Through local chapters, support groups, and educational materials, survivors can connect with others who truly understand their pain. Engaging with The Compassionate Friends helps reduce isolation, offer comfort, and foster healing and hope after such a profound loss.

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The words of TCF's Founder, Simon Stephens, resonate with those who have come to The Compassionate Friends hoping to find a purpose in a life that suddenly seems so empty. Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

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The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief

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The Compassionate Friends non-profit organization exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

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Mary’s Garden Media offers resources and support for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through books, workshops, and online content, survivors can find guidance, understanding, and stories that validate their experiences. Connecting with Mary’s Garden Media helps foster healing, hope, and a sense of community during the difficult journey of grief.

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Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss provides compassionate support for individuals and families navigating the grief of losing a loved one to suicide. Through counseling, support groups, and educational programs, survivors can find understanding, connection, and guidance on their healing journey. Engaging with Imagine helps reduce isolation, foster resilience, and offer hope in the midst of loss.

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Imagine | Free Grief Support for Children and Families

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At Imagine we believe that no child should have to grieve alone. You will find a community of caring people who together create a safe, hospitable, clinically sound environment for mutual support, healing and growth. Imagine offers peer grief support services to youth age 3-18 and young adults 18-30.

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Good Grief NJ offers compassionate support and programs for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through workshops, support groups, and educational resources, survivors can connect with others who understand their experience and find guidance in navigating grief. Participating in Good Grief NJ helps foster healing, community, and hope after a devastating loss.

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Adapting to life after a loved one dies is a hard transition, leaving kids vulnerable. They have the option to make choices with positive outcomes and choices with harmful outcomes. At Good Grief, children, teens, and families learn from each other as they adapt, rebuild their lives, forge meaning, and make healthy decisions with positive outcomes.

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Grief Support Center for Children & Families | Good Grief | NJ

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Adapting to life after a loved one dies is a hard transition, leaving kids vulnerable. They have the option to make choices with positive outcomes and choices with harmful outcomes. At Good Grief, children, teens, and families learn from each other as they adapt, rebuild their lives, forge meaning, and make healthy decisions with positive outcomes.

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Friends for Survival provides support, resources, and community for adults grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through peer-led groups and educational programs, survivors can share their experiences, find understanding, and connect with others who truly get the journey of grief. Engaging with Friends for Survival helps reduce isolation, foster healing, and offer hope after loss.

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We provide a variety of peer support services that comfort those in grief and encourage healing and growth, suicide bereavement support.

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Comfort Zone Camp offers a supportive, healing environment specifically for children and teens grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through peer connection, therapeutic activities, and caring staff, participants can process their grief in a safe and understanding space. Attending Comfort Zone Camp helps young survivors feel seen, supported, and less alone while building resilience and hope.

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Dear Comfort Zone Camp Community,

I am so pleased to share that we are holding in-person camps! In fact, we've safely held seven so far this year! So what's next? We anticipate holding in-person camps with 1:1 matching of kids to adults for the remainder of the year. We also will continue to have the programs we launched during COVID--our virtual and in-person family camps. Both were very successful and will be incorporated into our menu of camp opportunities as we look forward to 2022.

Other Camp News: We have our first ever camp in West Virginia, October 22-24, 2021! Please help up spread the word! We also just held our first camp in Nevada and will be back in Utah this August.

This year, we have a camp in Virginia over the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. We are working on a special way to honor the impacted families who became so close to us. Comfort Zone was one of the first programs to mobilize and help grieving families after the September 11th attacks. When that tragic event happened to our country, CZC was three years old and based only in Virginia; we knew at that moment that we needed to respond and expand our program to families up north.

Our events are also in full swing. Thanks to all those who participated in our Grief Relief National 5K and took the time to run, walk, and remember their loved ones! We have galas, golf tournaments, and more coming this fall. Make sure to check out our events calendar.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us for the past 22 years, especially through the pandemic. Grieving children and their families is our priority, and we remain committed to serving that community and making sure they always have a voice and a place.

Lynne Hughes, Founder & CEO

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Dear Comfort Zone Camp Community, I am so pleased to share that we are holding in-person camps! In fact, we've safely held seven so far this year! So what's next? We anticipate holding in-person camps with 1:1 matching of kids to adults for the remainder of the year.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provides specialized support for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through peer connections, educational resources, and community programs, survivors can find understanding, guidance, and comfort. Engaging with AFSP helps those navigating grief feel supported, less alone, and empowered on their healing journey.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year, and thanks to our donors and volunteers-many of whom are loss survivors themselves-we can provide these resources to help you heal.

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The Alliance of Hope provides support and connection for those grieving a suicide loss. Engaging with their community—through peer support, resources, and education—helps survivors feel understood and less alone. Connecting with Alliance of Hope can foster healing, resilience, and hope while navigating the difficult journey of loss.

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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

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Suicide Loss Survivors | Alliance of Hope

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The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, provides healing support for people who have...

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Explore the TLC's HOPES Program and all that it has to offer suicide loss survivors in New Jersey.

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A safety plan is a vital tool for protecting yourself during a suicidal crisis. It identifies warning signs, coping strategies, and trusted people or resources you can reach out to when you feel at risk. Having a plan in place gives structure and support in moments of intense distress, helping you stay safe and connected until the crisis passes.

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Volunteering with a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team can be a meaningful way to channel grief into helping others. By offering support to those newly bereaved, you provide comfort, understanding, and hope during their most vulnerable moments. This service not only aids others in healing but can also foster your own sense of purpose, connection, and resilience after loss.

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Five Finger Breathing is a simple grounding exercise that can bring calm during moments of overwhelming grief. By slowly tracing your fingers while focusing on each breath, you reconnect your body and mind, easing tension and anxiety. This practice offers a gentle, accessible way to find steadiness in the midst of loss.

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Keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful way to nurture healing after a suicide loss. By intentionally noting small moments of comfort or connection, you create space for hope and balance alongside grief. This practice supports emotional resilience and gently reminds you that light can still exist, even in times of deep pain.

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After a suicide loss, caring for yourself is essential to navigating the pain and complexity of grief. Planning for self-care helps you maintain emotional and physical well-being, creates space for support, and provides stability during overwhelming moments. Having a plan ensures you are not facing the loss alone and allows healing to begin at your own pace.