Natalie’s Notes: Dad’s weekend needs events for grieving students
11/03/25 at 03:00 AM
Natalie’s Notes: Dad’s weekend needs events for grieving students
The Post, Athens, OH; by Natalie Saddler; 10/31/25
This weekend is Ohio University’s Dads weekend, filled with events, ... throughout campus. Although many students enjoy these events, some students could be grieving a deceased loved one from afar, and this weekend may affect them negatively. ... However, the only hospice program in Athens doesn’t offer any support groups or community bereavement services. Many grieving Athens residents can’t access a proper support group, especially students with family members in hospice care. ... [A support event was created] through the Honoros Tutorial College called AlternaDad’s.