Overview

Ryan's Place provides children, teens 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. Since opening in January 2002, Ryan’s Place has served nearly 8,000 individuals. Ryan’s Place now serves over 600 individuals each year. Our programs and services help to reduce the negative impact of unaddressed grief on children’s health and well-being and helps children develop healthy coping skills. We’ve seen children grow into considerate, respectful and productive young adults.