Where the Grieving Have Been Supported for More Than 50 Years
Bereavement Support Services in Northern Virginia
Have you experienced the death of a child,
a spouse, a parent or a friend?
Welcome to Haven
Haven is a non-profit, non-sectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers grief support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends.
Since September 1976, Haven has helped individuals work through their grief, offering comfort and support by sharing insights, resources and techniques that encourage recovery and healing.
Haven provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving.
All of Haven’s services are FREE.
Individual Grief Support
Haven offers individual one-to-one grief support with our trained bereavement volunteers at no cost to you.
Flexible appointment times are available.
Call Haven at (703) 941-7000 or email havenofnova@verizon.net to inquire about scheduling individual one-to-one grief support services.
Upcoming Events
In-House Drop-In Suicide Loss Support Group
2nd Saturday of each month
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Haven
4606 Ravensworth Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
In-House Drop-In
Widow/Widower/Partner Support Group
4th Saturday of each month
10:30 am to 12:00 Noon.
Haven
4606 Ravensworth Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
Sibling Loss Workshop
This workshop is for people grieving a sibling loss. Workshop will be held at Haven.
Saturday September 19, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Registration required, please call Haven at 703-941-7000
or email havenofnova@verizon.net.
Parent Loss Workshop
This workshop is for people grieving the loss of a parent. Workshop will be held at Haven.
Saturday October 17, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Registration required, please call Haven at 703-941-7000
or email havenofnova@verizon.net.
Haven 50th Anniversary Fundraising Golf Tournament
October 19, 2026
This event is open to anyone who has an interest in supporting Haven’s mission. To learn more, please click on this link:
Haven 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament
Widow/Widower/Partner Loss Workshop
This workshop is for people grieving a spouse or partner loss. Workshop will be held at Haven.
December 5, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
To register please call Haven at 703-941-7000
or email havenofnova@verizon.net.
Navigating The Holidays
This workshop is for people grieving a loss during the holiday season. Workshop will be held at Haven.
Saturday November 7, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration required, please call Haven at 703-941-7000
or email havenofnova@verizon.net.
Online Suicide Loss Support Group
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Preregistration required
Call 703-941-7000 to register
Speak privately one-to-one with a trained volunteer about your grief.
We offer two suicide loss support groups and one widow/widower/partner bereavement support group.
We offer various workshops throughout the year for those who are experiencing a Parent Loss, a Suicide Loss, or a Sibling Loss.
We offer a Journey Through Grief presentation and a Navigating Grief Through the Holidays presentation during the holiday season.
FAQs
HOW IS HAVEN FUNDED?
Haven is an all-volunteer organization that is funded mainly by donations from individuals in the community who wish to support our work and by those who donate in memory of a loved one who has died. CLICK HERE for information on how to make a tax-deductible contribution to Haven.
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER WITH HAVEN?
Please call Haven at 703-941-7000 or email havenofnova@verizon.net to inquire about volunteering opportunities. All our volunteers receive in-depth grief support training before they are allowed to volunteer. CLICK HERE to learn more about the steps in becoming a Haven volunteer.
DOES HAVEN HAVE SPEAKERS AVAILABLE TO SPEAK TO OUR ORGANIZATION ABOUT THE GRIEVING PROCESS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A LOSS?
Haven provides trained speakers at no charge for churches, community groups, civic groups and other private and public organizations to educate and inform them about bereavement issues, the effects of grief and other related issues. To request a speaker, please call Haven at 703-941-7000.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye, 1905-2004
Services
Contact
(703) 941-7000
havenofnova@verizon.net
4606 Ravensworth Rd.
Annandale, Virginia 22003
We are located behind Hope Lutheran Church.