Billy’s Place — Free Kids & Family Grief Peer Support — Peoria, AZ
Billy’s Place is a Peoria, Arizona nonprofit that serves kids and families experiencing grief. Its cornerstone program is Grief Peer Support Groups — gatherings where children grieving the loss of a sibling, parent, or significant person connect with other kids who understand, supported by both in-person and virtual structures.
What to Expect
Support group nights bring grieving children and their families together for connection and expression. The curriculum includes art, play, music, and shared memories, creating a safe haven where kids can process loss in age-appropriate ways while caregivers connect with other grieving adults. Group nights follow a seasonal calendar published on the Billy’s Place website, and the organization also maintains a Grief Resource Center and library, accessible online and at its office, for families who want support between groups.
Who This Group Is For
Billy’s Place is for children and families in the Phoenix West Valley and beyond who are grieving the death of a sibling, parent, or significant person. Groups are diverse and tailored, welcoming families wherever they are in their grief journey. New families begin with an orientation so the team can match each child to the right group.
Why Peer Support Works
A grieving child often feels singled out by loss. Sitting beside other kids who have also lost someone important replaces isolation with belonging, and expressive activities like art and music give children ways to share what words can’t always carry. Peer grief support helps normalize hard feelings, builds coping skills, and lets the whole family heal together rather than separately.
How to Join
All support groups and events at Billy’s Place are provided at no cost to families, thanks to generous community support. To get started, request an orientation through the form on the Billy’s Place website, call (623) 414-9838, or email info@billysplace.me. Billy’s Place is located at 21505 N 78th Avenue, Suite 120, Peoria, AZ 85382. Group night dates vary by season — see the current calendar on their services page.