Healing Tip – August 2024
In the digital age, technology is likely used throughout the day to accomplish tasks and connect with others. Whether for work, keeping up with...
Co-President’s Message – July 2024
In a few days, it will be 8 years since I lost my older brother. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday and sometimes it feels like it...
Parent Column – July 2024
"Light in the Darkness" Rick Jacobs, June 2024 When my son Adam took his own life 15 years ago I found myself in a dark, isolated abyss. It took...
Healing Tip – June 2024
Words That Can Help Grievers By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R In last month’s Healing Tip, COPE’s virtual, daytime support group offered suggestions...
Parent Columns – June 2024
Remembering a loved one Hello, My name is Amanda Ortiz. My son Tommy Santiago Jr aka TJ passed away on August 20,2023. He passed of pneumonia. He...
Welcome board members!
COPE is thrilled to welcome two new board members, Judy Lipson and Kelsey Kroning. Learn more about them and new board member opportunities...
Healing Tip – May 2024
When Words Make Grieving Even Worse By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R When you have lost a child you very quickly realize that no one can possibly...
COPE Menu of Community Offerings
Please find our COPE menu of community offereings. [pdf-embedder...
Healing Tip – April 2024
The month of April holds National Siblings’ Day on April 10. This day is set to celebrate and strengthen the bonds shared by siblings. Yet, it...
Healing Tip – March 2024
March is Social Worker Appreciation Month and has Creative Arts Therapy Appreciation Week! And shoutout to Play Therapy Awareness Week in...
Co-Presidents’ Message – February 2024
I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to share with all of you this month. The more I thought about it, the less clear I was. My brother’s...
Save the Date – “The Medium…The Music…and ME!”
COPE is thrilled to announce the new date for The Medium... The Music... and ME! at BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst, NY. A...
Healing Tip – February 2024
As we look back on our supportive programs from 2023 and begin to schedule our workshops for 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude to...
Co-Presidents’ Message – January 2024
I like to do things with my hands. Admittedly, I’m not very good at it. I’m good at having ideas and envisioning things, but executing isn’t my...
Welcome to Jennifer Capozzoli
Jennifer Capozzoli began working at COPE in December 2023. Jen is currently an administrator at New York University and previously served in...
Healing Tip – January 2024
The new year has come! During this time, many people often think of new year’s resolutions they have and reflect on aspects of what they may want...
12/16 – “Healing Through the Holidays”
Happy Heavenly Birthday Michelle Missing & Loving you, Mom The holidays come with added stress and sadness for anyone grieving a loved one...