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The
change of seasons can be a particularly difficult time for those
who are grieving the loss of a loved one. HHCRI offers programs
and six-week groups in various locations designed to offer support
during this time. Feel free to join us at these groups and
programs. Space is limited, so we urge you to call our Bereavement
Coordinators to register and for specific directions to the various
locations.
CAMP BRAVEHEART
2008 ----- August 20 & 21, 2008--9:00 am to 4:00 pm
YMCA Camp Fuller
- Wakefield, RI
Ages 6 to 17 years
Transportation
Pick-up and Drop-off Points Available
FREE to All
Call (401) 312-2363
to register. Registration deadline is August 11, 2007
The Purpose:
The goal of this children's bereavement camp is to provide an appropriate
emotional outlet for Rhode Island children and adolescents, ages
6-17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Campers
will be exposed to fun recreational activities and grief support.
The Need:
Research indicates that children who experience the loss of a loved
one are at a much greater risk for depression, suicide, poverty
and substance abuse. Children often feel isolated in their
grief, but rarely receive bereavement intervention.
Hope for Children:
Camp BraveHeart will help children understand that what they are
experiencing, although painful, is perfectly normal.
This experience will give children the chance to express those feelings
in a variety of ways.
Traditional Camp
Activities will be offered: Art Activities, Music
Activities, Swimming, Kayaking, Archery, Rock Climbing, Gardening,
Karate, Story Telling.
Grief Support:
Opportunities to memorialize, emotional support and remembrance
circle activities.
CHILDREN'S
GRIEF SUPPORT
Support for grieving children is offered in many school locations
by Deanna Upchurch, MA, our children's grief specialist.
Contact:
Deanna Upchurch, 312-2363
ADULT
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
East
Greenwich - Atria at Harborhills, 159 Division Street
Tuesday, June 17 - July
22, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Contact: Brian Wilkins,
789-5200
Narragansett - St. Peter's by the Sea, 72 Central Street
Wednesday, July 23 - August
13, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
More groups are
currently being scheduled and will be posted soon.
Monthly
Bereavement Drop-Ins - Pre-registration not required for "Drop-Ins"
"When
you need a little bit of extra support."
Providence
- Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, 1st Floor Dining Room,
50 Maude Street
First
Wednesday of Every Month - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact:
John Charette 727-7098
Greenville
Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville
Third
Mondy of Every Month - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact: Wendy Wescott, 727-7096
Men's
Coffee Hour
MainStreet
Coffee, 137 Main Street, East Greenwich
1st
and 3rd Monday of Every Month - 2-3:00 pm
Contact:
Brian Wilkins, 789-5200
Special
Topic Monthly Bereavement Drop-Ins
Bereavement
Knitting Club
Woodridge Congregational Church, 546 Budlong Road, Cranston
1st
and 3rd Mondy of Every Month - 10 am to 11:30 am
Contact:
Wendy Wescott, 727-7096
After
the Rainbow - Bereavement for Gay Men and Women
Reflections
Coffee Shop, 486 Wickendon St, Providence
1st and 3rd
Thursday of Every Month - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Sights
& Sounds of Grief
Atria
at Harborhills, 159 Division St, East Greenwich, RI
Last Tuesday
of the Month - 6 to 7:30 pm
Contact:
Brian Wilkins, 789-5200
You can also visit our
online community for support from other
people in similar situations.
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