Safe Harbor
At Safe Harbor, the Health and Safety of our families and community are our top priority. As a result, during this COVID-19 crisis, our support groups are being held remotely, over Zoom, for the foreseeable future.
We know that now, more than ever, supporting our grieving families through information and the latest resources is critical. We are providing video support groups for children, teens and their caregivers in closed, 7 session blocks. For participants not interested in joining groups over Zoom, we are providing engaging grief activities for families through our “Safe Harbor Families @ Home” program. Please call us at 215-481-5983 to enroll in our programs as pre-registration is required. Please also explore our "COVID-19 Support Page" for resources specifically related to grief during the pandemic.
We continue to be available by phone at 215-481-5983, and email. All inquiries will be responded to within 24 hours at the latest.
Be safe and well.
A Program for grieving children, teens and their families
The loss of a parent, sibling or caregiver is a devastating experience for a child. Who can they talk to? Who will really listen? Their friends may shy away because they don’t know what to say. It’s also hard to talk to the surviving parent or family member because they are grieving as well.
The Safe Harbor program provides ongoing grief support groups for children, teens and their parents or caregivers. This is a caring environment where they can come for support and understanding. Safe Harbor is offered completely free of charge.
At Safe Harbor, we believe that it is a natural process to grieve after a loss. The duration and intensity of grief is unique for each individual. Support, caring and acceptance from other individuals provides people with a natural capacity to heal.
Children's Grief Awareness Art
Children and teens in our program each helped to create the art project entitled "HEAL" which is displayed at Safe Harbor.
About Us
Mission Statement
To provide ongoing support in a safe place, so that children, teens and young adults grieving the death of a loved one can share their experiences as they move through the healing process.
To provide parents with the necessary tools to understand and assist their grieving children and teens while supporting their grief through a parent/caregiver support group.
History
Safe Harbor opened its doors on January 17, 2001 to serve 17 families and 26 children. To date we have served 1,500 children, teens and young adults representing 880 families. All this is provided completely free of charge thanks to our fifty-plus dedicated and caring volunteers, and generous financial support from donors.