St Louis Bereavement Center For Young People

Family support groups exist to unite grieving families in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment, whereby their sense of isolation is decreased, their sense of normalcy is increased, their coping skills are improved, they feel more capable and empowered to manage their grief, they are more educated about the grief process, adults are more confident supporting the children in their care and together, they (re)discover hope for their future. In 2024, there were six sets of family support groups serving 130 families consisting of 204 kids, ages 3-18, and 142 adults, for a total of 346 participants.

Horizons provides home-based grief support to families who are anticipating a death. Staff or volunteers who are trained in the grief process, assist famiies by providing an outlet for emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual pain as they face the death of someone significant. A sample of the tools used to faciitate this work includes clay work, art, journaling, books, imaginative play, legacy work, and adaptive games. In 2024, 51 unique households were served, consisting of 69 adults and 74 children, for a total of 143.

Additional small programs that helped to provide comprehensive support services to grieving families.