Sacramento and Bay Area Grief Support
Losing a parent in your twenties or thirties can be deeply isolating, especially when the people around you have not been through it. Our Northern California group brings together young adults from Sacramento, the Bay Area, and nearby communities who understand that kind of grief firsthand.
Our peer grief support groups are free and run by and for young adults aged 18 to 39 who have lost a parent or parental figure. There is no requirement that your loss be recent. Some people come soon after, others years later when grief resurfaces around anniversaries, holidays, or milestones a parent is missing from.
What our Northern California group offers
The group meets online once a month for an hour, guided by a facilitator who keeps the space safe and welcoming. We also organize occasional in-person activities so members can connect beyond the screen. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you like, for as long as you find it helpful.
It supports young adults in Sacramento, Davis, Roseville, Folsom, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, and other communities across Northern California.
How to join
Email Shannon Bell to join the Northern California group. They can answer your questions, talk through whether the group is a good fit, and share details for the next monthly meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Sacramento & Bay Area peer grief support group for?
It is for young adults aged 18 to 39 in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area who have lost a parent or parental figure, no matter how long ago.
How often does the group meet?
The group meets online once a month for an hour. We also organize occasional in-person activities so members can connect beyond the screen.
Is there a fee to join?
No. Every Two Daughters Foundation peer grief support group is free, for as long as you find it helpful.
Do I have to live in Sacramento & Bay Area to join?
No. Meetings are online, so the group supports young adults across Sacramento, Davis, Roseville, Folsom, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, and other communities across Northern California.
How do I join the Sacramento & Bay Area group?
Email Shannon Bell at shannon@twodaughtersfoundation.org. They will answer your questions and share details for the next monthly meeting.
Looking for broader grief support options?
You can also visit our full support page to explore our other peer groups and a map of grief support resources across the United States.