What is it like for children and teens when someone close to them dies? Where do they go for help? Adults are often so overwhelmed with the death they are unable to provide enough of the assistance children need.
The concept of such a center was an unmet need identified by therapists Don and Eunice Munn of Middlebury, Indiana as they attempted to counsel grieving families. The movement for a children’s grief center in the community started in April 1999.
Now, Ryan’s Place provides young people and their families with a safe, supportive environment where they can share their experiences of death. Children and their parents meet in separate groups where they can gather alongside adult volunteers who choose to be companions on this journey.
For more information or questions about the services offered at Ryan's Place, please call 574-535-1000.
