Covid 19 Loss Support for Family & Friends
About the partner
This is a Facebook support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one to Covid. We provide a safe space for members to mourn, offer a curated list of free and low-cost mental health resources, weekly meditation classes, 4 weekly admin and moderator led Zoom calls (2 general, 1 for widows & widowers, 1 for folx dealing w/ multiple Covid deaths), memorial & media opportunities, and, starting in November, expert-led conversations about the complexities of Covid loss.
Perspective on Health Equity
Building a culture of health in Jersey City means addressing the very unique mental health challenges that Covid bereaved are facing in this pandemic. For every Covid loss, there are 9 close family members left behind--our country is facing a tsunami of grief. While our group has global reach, as a native Jersey City resident--and given that this group was inspired by my community activist father who lived in Jersey City for nearly 4 decades--I want to do all I can to support this community.