Healing at the Well
PROGRAMS
Grief Counseling Programs
Healing at the Well is a nonprofit organization that provides grief support for widows and their children through compassionate, community-based care. Our mission is to ensure no widow walks through grief alone. We offer accessible, connection-driven programs that support healing after loss. Our key programs include: Coffee & Conversations Group Counseling: Weekly group sessions led by licensed grief counselors offer widows a consistent and nurturing space to share their stories, process grief, and build supportive friendships. Coffee and light refreshments create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages connection. Grief Workshops: These monthly gatherings provide practical tools, creative experiences, and emotional support to help participants navigate the complexities of grief. Led by grief counselors and guest facilitators, the workshops include therapeutic materials and guided activities that promote healing. 8-Week Grief Workshop Series: This structured program walks widows through the stages of grief over two months with a blend of education, reflection, and community-building. Each session is facilitated by counselors and includes printed guides and discussions designed to foster growth and hope. 1:1 Grief Counseling: We offer free or low-cost individual counseling sessions to widows who need more personal support. These weekly appointments provide a safe space to process loss and receive guidance from a licensed professional. These programs are grounded in the belief that healing happens in community. Healing at the Well would expand our grief support programming, reach more widows and families, and remove financial barriers for those seeking care—ensuring that no woman grieving the loss of her partner has to do it alone.
Healing at the Well serves widows and their children who are navigating the pain of losing a spouse. Many of the women we support are also mothers, carrying the dual burden of personal grief and the need to care for grieving children. Our programs are designed to meet them where they are—with emotional support, professional guidance, and community connection.
We estimate serving between 75-100 unique individuals through the following:
Coffee & Conversations Group Counseling: Approximately 50 women will attend weekly group sessions throughout the year. (Average of 8-10 attendees per week)
Grief Workshops: We expect 100+ attendees across 12 monthly workshops. (10 participants per workshop)
8-Week Grief Workshop Series: Each series will serve up to 10 participants, with two series offered annually (20 women total).
1:1 Grief Counseling: We plan to offer personalized weekly support to 4 clients per week, reaching up to 192 sessions annually.
Each of these women will receive not only professional grief support but also a deep sense of connection and validation from a community that understands their journey. Many tell us that Healing at the Well is the first place they’ve felt seen, heard, and not alone since their loss.
CONTACT
Healing at the Well
1316 Vista Prado
San Clemente, California 92673
Nicole Thomas
Phone: 9496977084