A Message From Our Founder
"I know what it feels like to need support."
The O’Neil Foundation for Healing was born from personal experience. I've experienced the uncertainty of having a child in the NICU. I've experienced the devastating loss of a child. I've experienced the loss of a spouse. I've experienced the exhaustion, grief, fear, isolation, and uncertainty that can accompany life-changing experiences.
I've also experienced something equally powerful: The healing that can happen when someone shows up. When someone says, "I understand."When someone sits with you in the uncomfortable moments. When someone reminds you that you don't have to have all the answers today. Those experiences shaped my belief that healing shouldn't have to happen in isolation.
The O’Neil Foundation for Healing was created to help individuals and families find the support, connection, and hope they need as they navigate their own journeys. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to know that you don't have to walk alone.
~Ashley O'Neil
Founder & Executive Director
Our Mission
The O’Neil Foundation for Healing exists to support widows, bereaved parents, and families navigating the NICU or complex medical journeys by providing compassionate support, meaningful resources, and spaces for healing.
Our Approach to Healing
Healing looks different for every family. Our work is grounded in listening, lived experience, and community-centered care.
Our anticipated areas of support include:
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Peer support and connection opportunities
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Educational resources for navigating grief and medical trauma
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Healing-centered gatherings, events, and retreats
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Partnerships with organizations serving maternal, neonatal, and family health
These focus areas reflect the foundation’s vision and will continue to evolve as the organization grows.
Creating space for healing, connection, and hope.