March 16, 2021

Jeanne and Jason

March 16, 2021/ Nina Mendes

Thursday night grandmother, Jeanne, lost her son to a drug overdose in May 2018. She has been coming to Valerie's House with her grandson, Jason, since then. Tragedy struck again when Jason lost his mother unexpectedly to a car accident in early 2020. Jason has gained self-confidence and coping skills through attending group night.

"Valerie's House is healing for both of us. It is a place of acceptance and understanding where others have felt loss, just like we have," Jeanne said.

Jeanne also said Valerie's House has made her better equipped to help Jason as he struggles with grieving the loss of both parents. Coming to Valerie's House has allowed Jason to focus on the positive side of things. In the future, Jason aspires to follow his dreams of becoming a substance abuse counselor.

"[I've learned that] I'm not alone, and I don't have to face everything on my own," Jason said.

OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

VALERIE’S HOUSE, INC.
Fort Myers • Naples • Charlotte County • Pensacola
Phone 239-204-5804

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OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

Family Testimonials

Valerie’s House Families Unite to Help Each Other

Valerie's House

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OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:PO Box 1955Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:819 Myrtle TerraceNaples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:233 East McKenzie StreetPunta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:904 East Gadsden StreetPensacola, Florida 32501

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501