Pediatric Support Services
Pediatric Support Services
The Community Hospice provides short-term counseling services for children & teens after the loss of a loved one.
Please apply online, or call us at: 518-724-0200
**Email and online applications are not monitored 24/7.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.**
For articles, activities and resources on supporting grieving children and teens, please check out the Eluna Resource Center - https://elunanetwork.org/resources/
For articles, activities and resources on supporting grieving children and teens, please check out the Eluna Resource Center - https://elunanetwork.org/resources/
Wave Riders Group Schedule
Wave Riders Group Schedule
FAMILY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
(Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
6:00PM - 7:30PM
THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE
295 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
RENSSELAER NY 12144
PLEASE CALL 518-724-0200
AND ASK TO SPEAK TO:
TIFFANY SMITH OR AMY BURKERT
DROP IN'S WELCOME ONE TIME REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All free of charge. Open to ages 3-17. Contact us for more information on how to participate by calling 518-724-0200, or
Wave Riders 2023
295 Valley View Blvd Rensselaer NY 12144
The award winning Community Hospice Wave Riders Program helps children (aged 3-17 years old) who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives, including a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend, learn to “ride the waves of grief” and work towards healing and growth. This group is free of charge.
Working in small groups facilitated by the professional bereavement staff of Community Hospice, children can recognize and express their feelings in a safe and caring environment, receive guidance and support as they adapt to changes in their lives and families, and build self-esteem by validating the normal feelings of grief.
Children feel less isolated as they meet peers their own age, who also are dealing with a loss, and through expressive art, music, games and discussion, they are able to work toward healing and growth.
Wave Riders Volunteers
Wave Riders Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for Wave Riders or The Community Hospice, please contact the location nearest you to register for the next Volunteer Orientation:
- Albany, 518-724-0268
- Catskill, 518-943-5402
- Saratoga, 518-581-0800