Family and Child Grief Support
Family Grief Support Group
A monthly meeting of fun, learning and support for families with children and teens ages 4-18 who are grieving. Children and teens participate in age-specific groups and engage in creative activities that encourage open discussion, expression and provide valuable education about grief and loss. Parents and guardians participate in an adult group to learn more about how to support grieving children and teens.
The groups are held the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45th Place, Corvallis, OR
Families must register and complete a brief questionnaire before attending. Call 541.757.9616 to register or for more information.
There is no cost to participate. The groups are supported thanks to generous donors and grants.
Grief and Loss Support in Corvallis, Philomath and Albany Area Schools
Grief is any reaction to a loss and is a normal, natural process. There are many types of losses that can trigger grief, such as a move, a divorce, the diagnosis of a serious illness, or death.
How Hospice Partners with Area Schools
Lumina's Bereavement Program staff and specially trained volunteers are available to partner with your Benton and Linn County school administrators, counselors and teachers to support grieving students. Staff and volunteers are available to provide the following services free of charge:
- Facilitation of grief support groups during and after school
- Consultation for concerned teachers and counselors
- Consultation for school administrators on developing policies to support grieving students, especially in instances of student death
- Educational programming on child and teen grief for teachers, counselors, and administrators
- 1-on-1 grief counseling for grieving students at and during school hours with parent/guardian consent
