How COPE Can Help You
“After the loss of my daughter, Michelle, I didn’t think I would ever recover, ever survive the pain, ever live again. Over the past thirty-two years, I have rediscovered life again – a life that includes my daughter, Michelle, and a love that is forever”
– Lilly Julien, COPE Founder and President Emerita
Started by bereaved parents in 1999, COPE is a nonprofit grief and healing organization that supports and connects grieving individuals with others facing similar losses through professionally led support groups for parents, adult siblings, and young adults, healing workshops, a grief support phone line, a bereavement camp for children and parent/caregivers, and trainings for community partners.
Having experienced profound loss ourselves, COPE families understand the pain, frustration, and isolation those in mourning often experience. By providing practical resources and emotional support, we help grieving individuals find strength and hope in knowing they do not have to face this journey alone.
Upcoming Events
How to Human: Connecting Through Grief
COPE Walk 2024
A Time of Remembering: A Seasonal Labyrinth Walk
Tue, September 24, 2024
How to Human: Connecting Through Grief
Wed, September 25, 2024
Connect With COPE
Support Groups
Peer support groups facilitated by licensed clinicians offer a space for grieving individuals to share their experiences, give and receive support, and find tools to cope with their loss.
Workshops
Workshops facilitated by grief professionals educate families on how to cope with their loss by offering community and providing tools for support and healing.
Trainings
COPE offers professional bereavement and grief workshops on a variety of topics through the lens of holistic care and social justice.
Camp Erin NYC
A free weekend long grief support camp for children and teenagers ages 7 – 17, who have experienced the death of a loved one with an optional corresponding caregiver retreat.
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In Memory
COPE Memorial Labyrinth
Memory Wall
Honoring Our Loved Ones
In partnership with @shamesjcc , please join us for "Moving with Grief" with Lyd Marie and Katie Hutchinson on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30-8pm at Shames JCC in Tarrytown.
This hour and a half long workshop is designed for all levels of experience and will provide tools and inspiration for the ongoing grief journey we all walk. The goal of Moving with Grief is to experience a sense of connection and community through our shared experience of grief and ultimately find comfort in our creativity and bodies, uncovering the joy that exists on the other side.
Tickets are $5. RSVP by going to our link in bio, selecting upcoming events, choosing this event, and purchasing a ticket via Eventbrite.
Join us for the 21st Annual COPE Walk as we honor loved ones and support grieving families. Every step we take together helps provide vital resources for healing. Register today and be part of something meaningful. Link in bio! 💙👟
#COPEWalk2024
In partnership with @pinelawnmemorialpark, join us for a free online workshop, where facilitator Lindsey Whissel Fenton, filmmaker, speaker, writer, and the creator of Speaking Grief, will share strategies for how to communicate with your support networks to get the kind of support that actually feels good. Lindsey will help guide you on how to advocate for yourself as a grieving person at work and in life.
To register, visit our link in bio!
🎉 We did it! Thank you! 🎉
Thanks to YOU, we not only reached our goal but surpassed it! We raised an incredible $4,323 during our 10 Days for 25 Years of COPE campaign, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible, unwavering support. Your generosity will make a lasting impact, helping grieving families find the healing, support, and community they need.
From all of us at COPE, thank you for being part of our journey and for making a difference in the lives of many. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate community -- making sure no one has to grieve alone.
💙 Final Day to Make a Difference! 💙
Today is the last day of our 10 Days for 25 Years of COPE campaign! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already surpassed our initial goal - but we’re not done yet. Every additional dollar raised will help us expand our programs and reach even more families and individuals in need of grief support and healing.
If you haven’t donated yet, now is your chance to be part of something truly special. Let’s see how far we can go together!
Support our campaign today! Link in bio.
💙 On Day 9 of our 10 Days for 25 Years Campaign, we highlight Claire Sharkey, LCSW, our Clinical and Program Director! 💙
For the past 3 years, Claire has been a vital part of the COPE family as our Clinical and Program Director. With extensive experience in grief and bereavement, Claire has supported families and children through trauma-focused therapy at Mount Sinai Hospital and A Caring Hand.
Licensed in NY and NJ, Claire balances her private therapy practice with leading COPE’s programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and English from Boston College and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. We’re so grateful to have her!
Support our mission today! Link in bio.
Save the Date! 🌟
Join us on Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 10am for the 21st Annual COPE Walk at Long Beach Boardwalk! Walk with us to remember, to heal together, and to support grieving families. Every step makes a difference.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
💙It`s Day 7 of our 10 Days for 25 Years Campaign!💙
25 years ago, COPE was born out of a deep loss and a vision to bring hope and healing to grieving families. What began as parents seeking support has blossomed into a foundation that now touches thousands of lives through compassionate care, meaningful connections, and life-changing programs.
Swipe through to learn more about how COPE came to be, and join us as we honor our journey of hope, healing, and growth. Together, we look forward to continuing this mission for years to come.
Support our mission today and help us reach our goal! Link in bio!