Welcome to our tranquil cottage in Snug Harbor !
Dear Emma’s Place Community,
The safety, health, and well-being of our Emma’s Place community members is our highest priority. In an effort to help slow the Coronavirus, Flu and other airborne illnesses, we are taking healthy steps as an organization to minimize the risk of transmission between the grieving families we serve, our dedicated volunteers, and our staff. We have made the decision to start back at our cottage with our community’s help. We will be holding our children, tween and teen groups at Cottage D, Snug Harbor. *We will continue to abide by the CDC and New York State COVID protocols:
On-going Groups:
During COVID: Depending on the weather, groups will meet outside or inside with masks and social distancing when determined by the CDC.
Bi-weekly Thursdays at 3:30PM
Our Littles Group – Ages 4-5
Bi-weekly Thursdays at 4:00PM
Children – Ages 6-10
Bi-weekly – TBA
TWEENS Group Ages 11-14
Bi-weekly – TBA
TEENS Group 15-17
Parent Bereavement Support Group
Adults: Bi-weekly – Thursdays in conjunction with the children’s groups.
Coming Soon: TBA
Young Adult Bereavement Groups, Ages 18-24
Young Widow’s Bereavement Group, Ages 25 +
- Support Groups facilitated by grief professionals
- Creative outlets with art and activities
- No cost to participate
- Initial individual Counseling (-Saturdays – 9am-12pm)
Referrals – getting started
We have found the following steps helpful in getting to know your needs and concerns.
1. A parent, guardian or school advocate calls Emma’s Place 347-850-2322. Our Intake Coordinator takes basic information about your family and the person who died. You will be filling out a brief family application. All questions about Emma’s Place can be answered at that time. If you need additional advice about grieving children or teens, our Program Director will contact you.
2. You and your family are welcome to tour the Center upon request, to be introduced to the staff and program, to discuss the requirements for participation and to ask questions.
3. After the orientation, your family will discuss participating. If interested, you will complete and return the appropriate additional forms.
4. When we receive your completed application forms, we will call you regarding openings. You and your child/teen will be invited to the appropriate meeting, virtual or in-person.
5. One of our counselors will begin 3 initial Individual, virtual counseling sessions for children ages 4-17 or in-person counseling sessions at our Snug Harbor cottage to determine their immediate needs. In-person sessions will normally be offered on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Zoom meetings will be offered to children if Emma’s Place is required by the CDC to close its physical location in Snug Harbor due to COVID regulations.
6. After the initial 3 individual counseling sessions have been completed, the staff will determine if the child is ready for their age appropriate bereavement support group.
*Special Note:
Referrals from Schools or Local Organizations are welcomed at any time.
The referred family AND CHILD MUST understand who has died, our Emma’s Place mission and the purpose of our support services
Please call for more information, registration and for any changes 347.850.2322
*Dates returning to our physical location is dependent on CDC guidelines.
* Special Note: Those making a referral to Emma’s Place MUST first meet with the referred family and child(ren) to educate them on the mission and purpose of our bereavement support services. NO EXCEPTIONS!