THE SAD DAD CLUB
A volunteer community for men who’ve experienced a loss to suicide.

The club no one ever wants to qualify for...

 

If you’re a man who has lost someone you love to suicide (a child, spouse, sibling, parent, or friend) you’re welcome here (unfortunately).
 

The club brings men together for hands-on projects that support The Kita Center, while also giving you a chance to meet others who are walking a similar path.

And to be clear: the name may be unserious, but the grief is not.

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Join the Club

Fill out our interest form from the button below, and we will reach out when we have enough members to kick this thing off! 

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What We Do

The Sad Dad Club gets together for practical, hands-on volunteer projects at our site in Acton, Maine. Typical projects may include carpentry and repairs, cabin improvements, painting and organizing, trail and grounds work, seasonal prep, and occasional special projects that directly support bereaved kids and families.

There’s zero pressure to talk about anything heavy (or to work hard...you’re welcome to stand around and look busy). Connection tends to happen naturally.

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How It Works

We meet once a month for scheduled volunteer days. Come when you can; skip when you need to. No special skills required (if you can hold a tool or move something from A to B, you’re good).
 

Members can shape this group however they want. It can stay small and simple or grow into something that serves the wider community.

We hope you get something meaningful out of this club, but it’s not just about you. The Kita Center truly needs willing hands to help care for our Home For Healing campus. So if you’re not ready to show up for yourself yet, you can always show up for Kita. The club is better with you in it.

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Who Can Join

Any man who has lost someone to suicide, no matter how long ago it happened.

• No dad-status needed.

• No skill level required.

• No explanations necessary.

• If you want connection around your loss, you are welcome.

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Why It Exists
 

Our organization exists specifically for survivors of suicide loss. We have seen the power of being around people who just get it, where you do not have to explain your loss to be understood, and we know how much lighter things can feel when that weight is shared. We want the same for every man walking this path.

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The Sad Dad Club is a place where connection builds naturally, where you can work side by side with people who understand why you are here, and where you can be part of something that feels good and useful at the same time. 

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A Note on Support

The Sad Dad Club is not a therapy group and there are no clinicians on site. This is a volunteer community where men support each other by working side by side. While connection and understanding often happen naturally, this is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you ever feel you need extra support, we encourage you to reach out to a counselor, therapist, or crisis resource (9-8-8 is available 24/7).

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