Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families

08/08/2026

Did you know that Mary's Place offers peer support for teens ages 13–18?

Grieving as a teen can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to find others who truly understand. Our group provides a safe, welcoming space where teens can connect with peers who have also experienced the death of someone important in their lives. Through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and supportive activities, participants discover they are not alone on their grief journey.

All of our programs and services are provided at no cost. To learn more about our teen group, contact us at 860-688-9621.

08/04/2026

Join us on September 30 at Glastonbury Hills Country Club as we celebrate 30 years of love, hope, and healing at Mary's Place.

Founded in 1996, Mary's Place has been a source of comfort, connection, and hope for grieving children and families for three decades. During this special luncheon, you'll hear powerful personal stories and see firsthand how your support makes a lasting difference.

While tickets are complimentary, guests will have the opportunity to make a meaningful gift to help ensure Mary's Place can continue serving grieving families for years to come.

Celebrate 30 years of impact with us and help shape the next chapter.

To RSVP, learn more, or make a donation in support of this event, visit: https://www.marysplacect.org/unite

07/30/2026

On World Friendship Day, we're celebrating the community that makes hope and healing possible.

Within our center, friendships are formed through shared understanding, tears, quiet moments, and meaningful milestones. These connections remind us every day that no one has to walk the journey of grief alone.

That spirit of friendship extends far beyond our peer support groups. It lives in the generosity of our donors, whose support keeps our doors open, and in the compassion of our community partners and supporters, who believe in our mission and help us reach those who need us most.

Today, we're grateful for every friendship, every act of kindness, and every person who helps create a community where healing can happen. Happy World Friendship Day. 🌏

07/25/2026

Our programs and services continue all summer long because grief doesn't follow a calendar.

Whether your loss is recent or years ago, you don't have to navigate it alone. Our support groups are ongoing and open-ended, so you can join when you're ready and stay for as long as you need.

If you or someone you know is looking for grief support, we're here. Reach out to learn more about our programs and services. Email [email protected] or call 860-688-9621.

07/22/2026

Vacations are often built around traditions. The places we go, people we see, and moments we share. When someone dies, those traditions naturally change, and travel can feel very different.

Grief doesn’t stay behind when we leave home. It travels with us, shaping how we experience time away, and how we stay connected to the people we’re missing.

📷: Surviving Grief

07/17/2026

This is what support looks like, somewhere real feelings are allowed, supported, and understood. We believe grief doesn’t require putting on a brave face. Children and families are given space to be honest about what they’re feeling, to be heard, and to be supported exactly as they are.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out. 💙

07/13/2026

JULY BOOK SPOTLIGHT📚❤️: "Mean Soup" by: Betsy Everitt

This is a heartfelt children's story about handling anger in healthy ways. Through a warm, engaging tale, readers learn that everyone feels angry sometimes and that with kindness, understanding, and the right tools, those big emotions can be managed.

In recent group after reading Mean Soup together, we talked about what it feels like to be angry and how those emotions can show up, especially while grieving. The kids then expressed their thoughts through art by painting what "mean" looks like to them. Activities like these help create a safe space where children can explore, express, and process their emotions alongside peers who understand.

If you are interested in borrowing this book or others like it from Mary's Place, please call 860-688-9621 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to pick it up.

07/08/2026

A sincere thank you to Mobility for your generous support of Mary's Place!

Your partnership helps us continue providing compassionate care and support to children and families across Connecticut.

We are grateful for your commitment to our mission and the difference you're helping make every day! 💚

07/04/2026

As America marks 250 years of independence, all of us at Mary's Place are honored to reflect on a milestone of our own, 30 years of serving individuals and families across Connecticut.

For three decades, we've been privileged to provide compassionate support, hope, and resources to people throughout our state. This anniversary is an opportunity to express our gratitude for every individual we've served, every volunteer who has given their time, every donor who has invested in our mission, and every community partner who has helped make our work possible.

From all of us at Mary's Place, we wish you a safe, happy, and meaningful Independence Day.

07/01/2026

At Mary's Place, we honor the enduring love between parents and their children. We are grateful to organizations like The Compassionate Friends that offer hope and connection to bereaved families. 🤍

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. The Compassionate Friends is thinking of our friends and family who have been going through one of the hardest losses, the death of their beloved child or children. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online support.