Latest News Updated on 2/5/09	Welcome to the Healing Center We regret to inform the community that due to the financial difficulties affecting Long Island College Hospital (LICH), effective December 18, 2008 The Healing Center was closed. The Healing Center opened in 1996 with the mission to provide bereavement support services to children and adolescents who experienced the death of a loved one. With the  generous financial support of many of our donors during these 12 years, that mission was accomplished. We are grateful for all of your support. In light of these circumstances, we offer the following referrals for bereavement support services for children and adults. Robert Ludwig may be reached at: RobertLudwig123@aol.com A CARING HAND 212.229.2273 JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES 212.632.4692 (provides bereavement support groups citywide) SAMARITANS 212.673.3000 (for those who have lost a loved one to suicide) LIFE NET 1-800-543-3638 (for those who have lost a loved one to homicide) CALVARY HOSPITAL  718.518.2125 (Bronx based) Click a flag to change language Our Belief Every child deserves the right to grieve and express their pain in a safe and supportive space. THE HEALING CENTER is such a place. Our Philosophy Grief is a natural reaction to loss of a loved one for children as well as adults. The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual. Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself. Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process. Mission Statement To provide structured support groups for grieving children. To allow children to express their pain in a safe, consistent, supportive environment. To help the children name the hard feelings they are coping with in a safe outlet. To help eliminate the emotional and behavioral problems resulting from unaddressed childhood grief. To support and enhance the lives of children at a critical time in their development. The death of a family member/significant person is a time of crisis for children; handled with acceptance, caring and support it can become a process of growth.
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