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
COPE Walk 2024
Therapeutic Ketamine and Grief
A Time of Remembering: A Seasonal Labyrinth Walk
Sun, October 20, 2024
COPE Walk 2024
Tue, October 22, 2024
Normal Broken: How to Know When it’s Time to Start Healing and What it Means to Heal
Wed, October 23, 2024
Therapeutic Ketamine and Grief
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
Long Island Spanish-Speaking Family Members In-Person Bereavement Group! This is a free, in person group for Spanish-speaking individuals grieving the loss of a close family member.
Long Island Grupo de duelo en persona para familiares de habla hispana. Este es un grupo gratuito y presencial para personas de habla hispana que están de luto por la pérdida de un familiar cercano.
For any questions, please contact Rashida Sanchez, COPE Community Outreach and Engagement Manager. Email: rashida@copefoundation.org, Phone: 516-832-2673
Para cualquier pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con Rashida Sanchez, COPE Gerente de participación y extensión comunitaria.
Correo electrónico: rashida@copefoundation.org, Teléfono: 516-832-2673
We`re thrilled to share that we`re 24% of the way to our $50,000 goal for the 21st Annual COPE Walk! There`s only 28 days left until the big day!
Join us in commemorating COPE`s 25th Anniversary by registering to walk, making a donation, or sponsoring our event. Every step we take together supports grieving families and honors those we have lost.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 20
📍 Location: Long Beach Boardwalk
Whether you`re walking to remember someone special or to support our community, your involvement makes a real difference. #COPEWalk2024
Check out our link in bio to register, sponsor, or donate today!
Join us for the 21st Annual COPE Walk!
We`re almost 25% of the way to our $50,000 goal! 🎉
At COPE, we believe no one should walk, or grieve, alone. Come be part of a community that supports each other every step of the way.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 20
📍 Location: Long Beach Boardwalk
Whether you walk, create a team, or donate, your support makes a real difference in the lives of grieving families. Link in bio!
#COPEWalk2024
Celebrating a decade of dedication and excellence! 🎉
Please join us in honoring Marianne Bujacich, COPE’s Financial Officer, for her 10 years of leadership, care, and stewardship. From expertly guiding our financial team to being a valued and trusted member of the COPE family, Marianne’s contributions have left an indelible mark on our organization.
We are deeply grateful for your hard work and commitment over the years. Here`s to many more, Marianne! 💙
🌈 Join us for Grief is Queer! Exploring the Intersection of Grief and LGBTQIA+ Identity on October 9. In this workshop, Shelby Forsythia will facilitate a live discussion on grief’s relationship to the LGTBQIA+ identity and learn how seeing grief as queer can help you better cope with life after loss.
Let`s come together in community and healing. RSVP today by going to our link in bio, selecting upcoming events, navigating to this event, and RSVPing on our event page!
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!