About West Michigan

We serve grieving children, teens, and their families across West MI. We hold in-person peer support groups weekly on Thursdays throughout the school year and Family Nights once a month in the summer. We also hold Ele’s Groups at schools throughout the area. Support groups for parents/guardians of the children and teens are also available and are facilitated by licensed clinicians. If you have a grieving child or teen in your life, our Bereavement Coordinators are here to help! Please call Ele's Place – West Michigan at
616-301-1605 to learn more about our no-cost support programs.

In addition to our in-person program, Ele’s Place also offers a monthly virtual peer support group for young adult grievers ages 18–26 who have experienced a death loss. This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6–7pm via Zoom and is facilitated by a member of the Ele’s Place Clinical Program Staff. Pre-registration is required. Fill out this inquiry form or call/email Naomi at 734.929.6640 ext. 2219,[email protected] to learn more and get started!

Ele's Place West Michigan 2025 Events

Healing Hearts 5k, June 8, 2025 at Millennium Park at the Grant Pavillion. A family friendly opportunity to support grieving kids, teens and their families in West Michigan. 

Join us for The Healing Hearts 5K Event!

Courage, Comfort and Cocktails, October 14, 2025 at the Goei Center. This wonderful event is back again! Join us at 6 pm for strolling comfort food, beer, wine and cocktail tasting, and silent auction. Then, at 7:45 pm., our program and live auction, including an inspiring “Fund the Mission” story.

For Sponsorship Opportunities, click HERE. Questions or more information? Contact Kristy Ziegler at 616-601-1305 x 5103 or at [email protected]

Office Closures

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day. If you need grief resources or support, please leave us a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. You are also welcome to explore the resources on the Grief Resources and Grief Support sections of our website.

Weather Advisory

Weather advisories and closure information will be made available here. 

Contact Us/Address

2000 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-301-1605