Grief Support For Youth, Teens & Families
The death of a loved one can be especially difficult for children and teens who may not have the language to express their grief. We have many resources to offer in both English and Spanish, including information on how to support kids when someone they love has a serious illness, and practical information for youth and teens who are grieving. We can also make referrals to local youth counselors and therapists. Call us at (831) 430-3000 or email us for more information.
Parent/Guardian Resources
“How do I talk to my child about this?” is a question we often hear. Our resources help you feel more confident when talking to your child about serious illness, death, and grief.
When Someone They Love Has a Serious Illness (PDF)
Camp Erin
Our weekend sleep-away camp allows youth, ages 7-17, to meet other youths and teens who are also grieving the loss of someone special. Campers learn tools to help them process their grief in healthy ways. Learn more.
Youth Grief Support Resources
We have a number of grief resources for children and teens. You’re welcome to either download them below or stop into one of our offices for a copy.
We also recommend the following tip sheets:
From The Dougy Center – The National Center for Grieving Children & Families:
- “Grief at Any Age-Developmental Responses”
- “Talking with Children and Teens About Tragic Events”
- “Supporting Students After a Death”
- “Supporting Children and Teens After a Suicide Death”
From Eluna Network which oversees Camp Erin, the largest national bereavement program for grieving youth: