On Thursday, April 16, Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) and Piedmont Macon will hold a Support and Grief Support Session at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The session will be held from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.

This free session is open to anyone in the community, including family members, emergency personnel, and residents who may feel directly or indirectly impacted by grief. The goal is to provide a safe and respectful space where people can talk, listen, and connect with others who may be experiencing similar emotions.

“At FCC, we are seeing more individuals and families navigating grief connected to recent losses and life-altering events. As an organization deeply invested in our community, we know that healing does not only happen within the walls of a therapy room,” said FCC Executive Director Christy Henry. “It also happens when people come together, feel supported, and know they are not alone. This session provides a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and begin processing grief in a healthy, constructive way.”

“We want attendees to connect directly with experienced grief counselors, healthcare professionals, and trusted community partners,” said Franchetta Trawick, Patient Liaison at Piedmont Macon. “Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations about their grief and gain access to resources and information to help them navigate their grief journey.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of professionals experienced in grief and crisis support, along with community members offering peer support. Participants are welcome to share their experiences or simply listen.

This will be the first session, with additional gatherings planned based on community interest.

No registration is required, and anyone who would like to attend can simply show up.

The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides affordable mental health services to individuals and families across the region. The center offers counseling, advocacy, and support programs to help people navigate challenges such as relationships, trauma, and life transitions. The organization is also a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) partner and grant recipient, receiving $20,000 in the most recent round of funding earlier this year to support its ongoing work in the community.

About Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North

Piedmont Macon, a 310-bed facility, and Piedmont Macon North, a 103-bed facility, are state-of-the-art hospitals offering 24-hour emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation programs and diagnostic services. In addition, the facilities offer specialty services such as an advanced cardiac center offering all services from non-invasive cardiology to open heart surgery, primary stroke centers, award winning orthopedic and spine care, cancer center, bariatric center and maternity services including a level III neonatal nursery.

Additionally, Piedmont Behavioral Health, located at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, provides treatment to adults with psychiatric and addiction issues through inpatient and outpatient programs. Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North are part of Georgia-based Piedmont Healthcare, Georgia’s largest nonprofit hospital system covering 85 percent of Georgians and serving about 2 million patients across the state. For more information about Piedmont Macon, visit:  https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-macon-medical