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

The Sad Dad Club is unique. Unlike other clubs, no one ever wants to join.

 

Despite the name, you do not need to be a dad. If you are a man who has lost someone to suicide, whether that loss is a child, a spouse, a sibling, a parent, or a friend, you are welcome to the club (unfortunately).

The club brings men together to take on hands-on projects that support The Kita Center, and to meet other men who are walking a similar path in the meantime.

And make no mistake...while the name is unserious, we are not making light of the unimaginable grief that comes with a suicide loss. This club is about connection, purpose, and support, in whatever way feels right for you.

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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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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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Fine Print Disclaimer

While we hope you get some serious intrinsic value from joining this club, we are not creating this group only to benefit you. This group also supports something The Kita Center genuinely needs: willing hands to help care for and maintain our beautiful Home For Healing campus. So if you are not quite ready to show up for yourself yet, you can always join the club for Kita. The club is better with you in it.

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What We Do
The Sad Dad Club gets together for practical, hands-on volunteer projects throughout the year on our site in Acton, Maine. Projects can include:
 

• Carpentry, light repairs, and general maintenance

• Cabin and facility improvements

• Painting and organizing

• Trail, grounds, and waterfront work

• Camp setup and seasonal prep

• Special projects that directly support bereaved kids and families
   

No pressure to talk about anything serious unless you want to (or honestly, no pressure to work either...you can just stand around and pretend to look busy). Connection usually happens on its own.

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How It Works

• We meet once a month for scheduled volunteer days.

• You do not need to commit to every meeting. Come when you can, skip when you need to.

• You do not need special skills. If you can hold a tool or carry something from A to B, you are qualified.

• Some projects are bigger than others. Some might be heavy lifting, and some might be light work. We always match tasks to comfort and ability.

• A few times a year, we may add optional social meetups, like a cookout or coffee. Very low-key and never required.
   

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 to help or connection, you are welcome.

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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).