One-To-One Individual Support

Haven offers individual support by phone, online or in person according to what works best for you and your assigned volunteer. To arrange for one-to-one individual support, please call Haven at 703-941-7000 or email Haven at havenofnova@verizon.net.  For immediate support without an appointment, volunteers are available to speak with you confidentially on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.

WORKSHOPS

 Parent Loss Support Workshop

This workshop is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a parent. This workshop will provide participants with coping skills and give them an opportunity to share their experience with others.  Visit the calendar for future workshops that are scheduled.

 Sibling Loss Workshop

This workshop is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a sibling. Coping with a loss like this is often a traumatic and painful experience.  This workshop will offer comfort, support, and encouragement.  Visit the calendar for future workshops that are scheduled.

Suicide Loss Workshop

This workshop is open to anyone who has had a loved one die by suicide.  When someone dies by suicide, survivors are often left with feelings of anger, guilt, and rejection.  This workshop will offer information and suggestions for handling these feelings.  Visit the calendar for future workshops that are scheduled.

Parent Loss Support Workshop

This workshop is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a parent. This workshop will provide participants with coping skills and give them an opportunity to share their experience with others. Visit the calendar for future workshops that are scheduled.

SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS

In-House In-Person Drop-In Suicide Loss Support Group

People grieving a suicide loss are welcome to join our drop-in suicide loss support group on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.  Group meets at Haven.

Online Suicide Loss Support Group: Meetings on Zoom

We also offer online suicide loss support via Zoom from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.  Preregistration is required.  Call Haven at 703-941-7000 to preregister for our Zoom meetings.

IN-HOUSE IN-PERSON DROP-IN WIDOW/ WIDOWER/ PARTNER SUPPORT WORKSHOP

People grieving a spouse or partner loss are welcome to join our drop-in support workshop on the 4th Saturday of each month (except December 2025) from 10:30 am to 12:00 Noon.  Workshop held at Haven.

PRESENTATIONS

Journey Through Grief

The theme will focus on understanding grief, how to cope with the changes, and how to take care of yourself.  Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Registration is required. To register, call Haven at 703-941-7000 or email havenofnova@verizon.net.

Navigating Grief Through the Holidays

After a loved one has died, the holidays can be painful reminders of loss.  You can take steps, however, to bring new meaning to this time of year.  This presentation will offer strategies and ideas for reinventing the holidays.  This presentation is held in November each year.  Please visit the calendar for the 2026 date and time.