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Bereavement Support Groups Through Auspices of Hospice Care
People often feel overwhelmed with grief following the loss of a loved one. Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam, an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, is sponsoring free bereavement support groups at these community locations for those who have lost a loved one.
- Adult Bereavement support groups will be held at The Dempsey House of Hudson Valley Hospital on January 11 and February 8.
- Monthly groups are held at the Northern Westchester Hospital on the first Wednesday evening of each month, the next meeting will be February 7.
- The Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster will host Loss of Spouse support group on February 7.
- General Bereavement support group held on the 4th Monday evening of each month at Putnam Hospital Center, the next meetings will be on January 22 and February 26. Please Contact Susan Walton for information and specific dates at (914) 666-4228 ext. 492.
The Caring Circle is a bereavement support program for children ages 3-18 and their families. Age-specific peer groups utilize discussion and activities to provide a safe environment to foster healthy grieving and promote healing for both children and adults.
- Support groups offered for bereaved children at the Yorktown Presbyterian Church are available on alternate Wednesdays.
- Yorktown Presbyterian Church also hosts an Adult Bereavement support group on alternate Wednesdays.
- Upcoming meeting dates will be January 17, 31 and February 14 and 28.
For enrollment information and specific dates for the Caring Circle, please contact Ruth Commercio, at (914) 666-4228 ext. 336.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. To join one of the support groups, please call Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam at (914) 666-4228.
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