Grief Support

We offer bereavement services for the families we serve. In addition, we have provided some helpful grief support below: 

Local Grief Support

St. Mary's Church, Deacon Dennis Donahue, 315-252-9545

United Church of Auburn, Rev. Damon Gagnier, 315-252-4397

Second Baptist Church, Dr. Guy Rathmell or Pastor Brian Hill, 315-253-4455, sbcauburn.com

Roosevelt Memorial Baptist, Rev. Robert E. Wilson, 315-252-4660

The Episcopal Church of SS. Peter and John, Rev. Kathlyn Schofield, 315-252-5721

Auburn United Church, Rev. Richelle Goff, 315-253-6295

Trinity United Church of Christ, Minister Shelly Pantoliano, 315-889-7302

Scipio Baptist Church, Pastor Joe Pine, 315-889-7179, sites.google.com/site/sbc13160

First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Eileen Winter, 315-252-3861, auburnfirst.org

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rev. Patrick D. Heery, 315-253-3331, westminsterauburn.org

Scipio Community Church, Rev. Adam Sabo, 315-364-5416, www.scipiochurch.com

(If you offer local support services and would like to be added to our list please call us 315-253-6293)

Crisis, Grief and Healing 

Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.

GriefNet

With nearly 50 internet support groups plus a wide range of online resources, GriefNet provides support for those dealing with all types of loss. Their companion site, kidsaid.com, helps children and their parents deal with grief and loss in an appropriate and safe environment.

Willowgreen   

Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality.  The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.

Grief and Loss   

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.

Growth House  

Growth House is an award-winning website that offers international resources for life-threatening illnesses and end of life care. The site features hypertext topic pages that explain major issues across the spectrum of hospice and home care, palliative care, pain management, grief, death with dignity, and quality improvement. It also offers disease-specific guides, an online bookstore, and even their own radio station.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization   

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.