Resource Hub

Something Helpful,
When You Need It.

Find a starting point for the questions, conversations, and everyday moments that come after a death.

You might come back with a different question after a birthday, the start of school, or an ordinary day that caught you by surprise.

Waves reach a sandy shore beside the words “Grief comes in waves.”
A child’s colorful rainbow artwork
Words, artwork, and conversation can each offer a starting point.

What Would Help Today?

Image of children painting at Ele's Place.

Children

Activities, books and words for talking about death with a child.

Teens & Young Adults

Guidance for teens and information about virtual support for young adults.

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Caregivers

Support for yourself and ideas for helping a child or teen.

Nicole Rodammer, then managing director of Ele’s Place in Grand Rapids.

Nicole Rodammer, then managing director in Grand Rapids, 2016. Photo by Steph Harding for Rapid Growth.

Professionals

Grief resources for educators, school teams and health care professionals.

Other Resources

Find books, home activities, holiday guidance and resources for particular situations.

Ideas from Pinterest

Browse ideas saved by Ele’s Place. Select a Pin to view its original source.

You Are Not the Only One Asking.

“My children know they are not alone when they come to Ele’s Place.”— B. O. · Excerpt

Family stories can offer another kind of understanding alongside practical resources.

Need to Talk It Through?

Our clinical team can provide individual guidance and information upon request.

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