About Us
About Us
The Compassionate Friends was originally founded more than 40 years ago in England, and currently has a presence in at least 30 countries worldwide. In 1978 The Compassionate Friends, Inc., was incorporated in the United States as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. There are now more than 660 local chapters of TCF located throughout the US. The Tallahassee chapter of The Compassionate Friends was established in January,1981. We meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Our Mission:
When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope and support to families experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
Our Vision:
The vision of The Compassionate Friends is that everyone who needs us will find us and everyone who finds us will be helped.
Who We Are:
We are bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who meet together to talk, listen, share, and provide emotional support for families that are dealing with the devastating death of a child. When you attend chapter sessions, you won't find professionals running the meetings and giving advice. We are not therapists and we do not provide counseling. We ourselves are simply going through the grieving process. We learn from shared experiences. No one comes to judge another. You will find that we are there to mourn children who have died at all ages and from all causes. The pain is the same - that of the lost hopes and dreams that will never be realized. The Compassionate Friends has no religious affiliation. We gather as support for each other and are not judgemental of personal views or beliefs.