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The
Bereavement Center of
Westchester
BCW
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"We
need a grieving room for all of us who are mourning, a quiet, safe place of
solace where emotion is sacred and the continual falling of tears generates the
energy for our healing. We need a grieving room with thick walls to keep
despair outside and hope secure within, and, on the floor, comfortable pillows
to remind us to rest." Molly Fumia Safe Passage
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- OUR CENTER
Our Mission
The Bereavement Center of Westchester is founded on the belief that
every person deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and
understanding environment. We believe that grief is a natural reaction to loss,
but can be a very isolating experience that is often unrecognized in our
schools and culture. While this time of transition may be very painful, with
the support of caring people and a safe place to express thoughts and feelings,
this can be a time of personal growth as well.
Our History
In the fall of 1994, Jansen Memorial Hospice approached the junior
league of Bronxville for their assistance in launching a bereavement service
for a greatly underserved community - children. As a result of this creative
vision The Bereavement Center of Westchester opened its door in the fall of
1995. The first "Tree House" our 8 week program for families provided
bereavement support to 8 families in March of 1996. Seven years, as of
June, 2003 we have supported over 300 families with 70 active volunteers, and 5
eight week sessions a year at 3 locations. We continue to remain faithful to
our mission - bereavement support in a safe and caring environment.
Our Locations
DRIVING DIRECTIONS PAGE
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69 Main St.
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Tuckahoe, NY 10707
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Phone contact 914-961-2818 ext 317
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Chapel School, Bronxville
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First Unitarian Society, Hastings-On-Hudson
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The Presbyterian Church, Mt. Kisco
School Outreach is
Available to all schools in Westchester
BCW Program Staff:
Director - Patricia Donovan-Duff, RN, BSN, CT
Tree House Director - Mindy Farkas, RN, MSN, CT, Assistant Director
Adult Programs Coordinator - Bruce Page, M.A.T, M.Div.
School Outreach Coordinator - Melissa Goldsmith,. LMSW
Tree House Coordinator - Lisa Zeitz, LCSW
Tree House Coordinator - Malaika Gutman-Gates, CSW
Clinical Consultant - Debra Morrison-Dyke, Ph.D
Bereavement
Counselors:
Michael Altshuler, LCSW
Julie Aquilato, LCSW
Kathy Kehoe-Biggs, Ph.D.
Carole Geithner, LCSW
Karen Lagotta, LMSW
Emily Laitmon, LCSW
Bonnie Markey, LCSW
Pat Stokhamer, LCSW
Douglass Roy-Reitter, LCSW
BCW
Development Staff:
Director, Development and Marketing - Tasha Wynne
Development Assistant - Nadia Trimmer
Administrative Assistant - Moira Lillis
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