Parents Weekend Retreat

October 21 - 24, 2022

Parents Retreat is for surviving parents & step-parents of law enforcement officers who died by suicide. Whether you are a couple or a single parent you are encouraged to come.

Losing a child can be the most devastating thing for a parent to experience, especially in a sudden, traumatic, and often violent death.  After the loss of their child, surviving parents must handle their own grief along with trying to support other family members. 

At the SBS Parents Retreat, you will spend the weekend receiving support from and bonding with other survivors who genuinely know how you feel.

The SBS Parents Retreat provides a safe place to connect with each other and the staff.  The Wellness Support staff, which includes licensed mental health professionals and peer support, will provide a session of facilitated conversation giving you the opportunity to discuss sensitive issues.  They will also provide mini-workshops with topics such as grief and relationships.  These workshops will be interactive and educational to assist in the new challenges you may be facing in multiple areas of your life.  

You will also get the chance to participate in fun activities that may challenge your limits and relax in group activities that encourage a continued support system beyond the retreat.  By attending Parents Retreat, you will leave with an increased sense of self-awareness and personal growth.