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Arkansas Programs

Fall Good Mourning Grief Support Groups 

Good Mourning Grief Support Groups are for any child or teen, ages Kindergarten through high school, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. There are also support groups available for the adults in the family. There is no charge for the program, but a completed application is required for each child or teen. Each series goes for 8 weeks:

In-person series on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm, beginning September 29, 2026 with a Parent Orientation on Tuesday, 6-7:30 pm, September 22.

To request an online application, go to www.goodmourningcenter.org. For more information, email goodmourning@archildrens.org or call 501-364-7000. 

Alliance for Grief and Loss

Alliance for Grief and Loss will be provided online in a video-conference format.

The Alliance for Grief and Loss is an informal coalition of helping professionals interested in grief and loss issues. Meetings are on Zoom. “Business” will be at 11:30 am and the program will begin at 11:45 am unless otherwise noted. Live presentations will end at 1:00 pm and 90-minute webinars will end at 1:30 pm. Zoom connection information will be sent prior to each meeting. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be on the second Friday of the month.

Please email goodmourning@archildrens.org for more information or to be added to the email mailing list for the Alliance for Grief and Loss.

All are welcome.

Out of the Darkness Walk

The Little Rock Out of the Darkness Walk will be Saturday, October 24 at MacArthur Park. Out of the Darkness Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together. Walks are between 1 to 3 miles and non-competitive. The day’s program includes an opening ceremony, activities of hope and healing, resource tables, and complimentary honor beads for every participant.

For more information, registration, or to find a Walk near your community, please use this link: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/LittleRock

Children's Grief Awareness Month—November 2026

To learn more or to be sign up to be a partner to "Flip the Script," please use this link: https://nacg.org/flipthescript/

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Saturday, November 21, 10 am-3 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Professional Building 1, Room 103

For adults who have experienced a family member or friend who died by suicide. Lunch provided and registration required. Mark your calendars and more information and a registration link to come in the November edition of The Mourning News.

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