Bedford Central School District

Dear Parents and Guardians,

These resources are provided to assist parents in helping your children cope with and manage loss and grief. Also, never hesitate to call your school Principal, a clinician, or a teacher for guidance on providing assistance for children. 

The Bereavement Center of Westchester

914-787-6158

http://www.thebereavementcenter.org/

MHA-Mental Health Association of Westchester

914-345-0700

http://www.mhawestchester.org/

The Therapy Center

914-242-0725

http://www.therapycenteronline.com/

Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health

Crisis Prevention and Response Team (914) 925-5959

http://mentalhealth.westchestergov.com/

Here are some resources that parents may find useful:

• What Grieving People Need
• How to Help a Traumatized or Grieving Person
• How to Help a Grieving Teen
• NASP Grief Tips for Teachers and Parents
• Normal Grief Responses
• Signs that a Child Needs Loss Support
• Words that help and hurt
• Essential Listening Skills
• Helping young people navigate services and funerals

In Service,

BCSD Administration