Grief Support Services
You Can Count On
In your time of grief, counseling is important in helping you to come to terms with the passing of a loved one. Well trained and compassionate, the counseling groups we work with are there in your time of need.
We can recommend and connect families with trusting and caring grief counseling services in our area.
How do I get bereavement counselling?
We’ve listed different ways that you may be able to access bereavement counselling. What’s available can vary depending on where you live and what services are available in your area.
Some services might not offer counselling – they may offer general emotional support or different types of psychotherapy. Check with them if you’re not sure.
Hospice Based Bereavement Services
All hospice groups are open to members of the community in addition to families served by the hospice.
Mark Dawson Hospice
First Avenue at 14th Street
New York, NY 10007
Contact: Bereavement Coordinator, Carmen Foster, CSW
(515) 220-5151
Bereavement And Loss Center Of New York
www.lossandrenewal.com
168 West 86th St., Suite 1D New York, NY 10024
Call: (212) 874-4711
E-mail: benmir@lossandrenewal.com
General and Population-Specific Bereavement Groups
New York City Self-Help Center
(212) 582-9100
Clearinghouse for all kinds of support groups
Family Life and Respect Life Office
Pastoral Bereavement Program
(212) 371-1000, x3187
Friends in Deed
594 Broadway, suite 706
tel: (212) 925-2009
www.friendsindeed.org
Cost: none (donations accepted)
