Are ROOTED services free?
YES! Our services are completely free.
Are there clinicians who work at Rooted?
There are no clinicians who work at Rooted. It is run by Americorps VISTA members and supported by trained volunteers. The model is inspired by the Dougy Center which utilizes a peer support model.
What do I need to do to attend the sessions?
Before you attend your first session, you will need to fill out a pre-registration form and complete a brief call with a staff member. This helps ensure we have the information we need to create the most supportive peer environment.
What happens if my child doesn’t know how their person died?
You get to decide how and when to share how your person died to your children. Based on the Dougy Center model, we really value honesty and sharing the whole story in an age-appropriate manner to all kids. It is important for trust building and the healing process to know the full story. This being
How soon after someone dies can I come to Rooted?
We recommend joining when it feels like you can verbally process the death and share your story with your community. This can look very different for everybody and can be at various times for everybody. No one can decide the timeline for you or your family. If you are curious about whether it would be