The Family Care program consists of a series of four booklets, which are sent to you during the year following a death. Each book addresses issues that are commonly experienced at different times. Each edition includes practical support and information, personal stories and inspirational quotes. As many others who have received these books have told us, the information and stories made available here have helped so many to understand the variety of feelings and thoughts they were experiencing.

Also available to our clients is access to toll-free telephone support.  This program is available to answer your questions and to provide referrals to local support group programs and professionals. 

We care about you before, during and long after we serve you during your time of need.

Other Support Groups & Links

Death-Dying Grief Support
Death-Dying Grief Support is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. This site has chat rooms and online message boards.

GriefNet
GriefNet is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.

Local Support Groups

Center for Grieving Children and Teenagers, Inc.
The Children's Room, located in Arlington, Massachusetts offers hope and quality of life to bereaved children.

The Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization which offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age.  Click here for a listing of Massachusetts Chapters

Helping Yourself

Living When Your Spouse Has Died
From the National Funeral Directors Association

Parent Death
From the National Funeral Directors Association

Helping Others

When a Co-Worker is Grieving the Death of a Child
From the Compassionate Friends

Helping Children Cope with Loss
From the National Mental Health Association

Helping the Bereaved Through the Holidays
From About.com