Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

Wendt Center for Loss and Healing The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing provides grief and trauma therapy, education, and resources to help people heal from the worst moments of their lives.

Serving the DC area since 1975.

08/31/2026

Yesterday, on National Grief Awareness Day, more than 130 Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC campers, families, volunteers, and staff came together for a special camp reunion at a Nationals baseball game! ⁣⁣⁣
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There were hot dogs, chicken tenders, ice cream, popcorn, and cotton candy—but the sweetest part of the day was the connection. There were hugs, laughter, stories about camp, memories shared, and new memories made together.⁣⁣⁣
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Despite a VERY long line, many campers even got the chance to run the bases at the end of the game!⁣⁣⁣
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As we say goodbye to the 2026 camp season, we do so with open hearts and so much gratitude. Thank you to our campers and families, volunteers, donors, and everyone who helped make this season possible.⁣⁣⁣
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Grief can change our lives, but connection reminds us that we never have to carry it alone.

Spots open in our upcoming therapy group for survivors of intimate partner violence. This a safe and supportive environm...
08/17/2026

Spots open in our upcoming therapy group for survivors of intimate partner violence.

This a safe and supportive environment for survivors to process their experiences, learn coping strategies, and connect with others.

To register or get additional information, go to wendtcenter.org/groups or call 202-204-5021

This year, campers worked with the incredible team from precipicetheaterteam to explore and express grief using movement...
07/27/2026

This year, campers worked with the incredible team from precipicetheaterteam to explore and express grief using movement and storytelling to help them process loss in a way words alone can’t always reach.

Because grief doesn’t have to be carried alone. At the Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC, every camper finds a circle of people who understand.

Cuteness overload! Our amazing campers and volunteers got to meet with fluffy therapy dogs, thanks to People Animals Lov...
07/25/2026

Cuteness overload! Our amazing campers and volunteers got to meet with fluffy therapy dogs, thanks to People Animals Love. Grief camp can be emotionally draining, but feeling their love makes it a little easier!

Staying cool at camp thanks to generous support from Kona Ice of Potomac
07/25/2026

Staying cool at camp thanks to generous support from Kona Ice of Potomac

07/25/2026

Dance class? Exercise class? All of the above! Today our campers learned some amazing new moves with crazylegzbyf, reminding us that moving our minds and bodies helps us grieve.

Hard to believe we’re already more than half way through the camp day! Stay tuned for more…
07/25/2026

Hard to believe we’re already more than half way through the camp day! Stay tuned for more…

07/25/2026

is touched by love every step of the way.

For years, The UMW has generously donated hundreds of bears to help comfort grieving children. Their volunteers lovingly tie ribbons, add name tags, and tuck in notes of encouragement before sending each bear on its way.

Wendt Center volunteers place each bear into a camper’s backpack, where it waits to be discovered.

To many children, it’s more than a teddy bear. It’s a reminder support at camp and a reminder that no has to grieve alone.

Thank you, The UMW, for wrapping our campers in love—one bear at a time

07/11/2026

A just like that…the buckets Ace Hardware donated are drums—one of the many tools campers have to process their feelings. The Cool Hardware Company Eluna

07/11/2026

Processing grief can be hard work. It definitely can make you hungry. Big thanks to Andy’s Pizza for donating lunch and helping keep camp free!

Address

4201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Ste 300
Washington D.C., DC
20008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12026240010

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