Who We Are

Emma’s Place is Staten Island’s only not-for-profit, non-denominational Mental Health/Bereavement Counseling and Grief Educational Program committed to supporting grieving children, ages 4-17 and their immediate family members. Located on Staten Island, Emma’s Place provides community-based support services throughout the five boroughs of NYC, offering individuals access and the support they need to discover hope and healing through a much needed Mental Health and grief support services niche. In addition, we provide school-based group and individual counseling throughout NYC public and private schools, presently on Staten Island. We receive ongoing requests for professional development/training for teachers, administrators, community organizations and other licensed mental health providers.

Our Mission

We are a free-standing, independent grief and loss center, providing FREE grief counseling for children, ages 4-17 and their immediate family members. We are supported by the compassion and generosity of community funding. We are dedicated to having the capabilities to support the growing needs of our community. Emma’s Place is the primary resource for local grief and loss education.  

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Dr. Carolyn Taverner introduces Emma’s Place
Grieving a loved one during the Spring holidays
Sharing feelings during COVID-19

SICT Coverage of November 17th 2022 Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Emma’s Place: Joe Patella, Karen Goldman, Carolyn Taverner and Jozette Williams with Staten Island’s DA McMahon and Staff

Thank you for all you do for Emma’s Place and our SI community DA Mike McMahon!