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
Seasonal Transitions and Grief: A Gathering For All Grievers
The Medium…The Music…And ME!
COPE & Life Time Syosset: Gentle Yoga
Sat, May 25, 2024
COPE & Life Time Syosset: Gentle Yoga
August 23-25, 2024
A bereavement camp for youth ages 7 to 17 grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.
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.
25th Anniversary Golf Outing
Monday, June 3, 2024
North Hills Country Club | Manhasset, NY
Golf Outing Honoree
Doutlas Newton
Senior Managing Director & Co- Founder
CC Capital
Board Member of COPE
Parent Honoree
Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs, Molloy University
Board Member & Co-Treasurer of COPE
Recent News
Parent Columns – June 2024
Remembering a loved one Hello, My name is Amanda Ortiz. My son Tommy Santiago Jr aka TJ passed away on
Welcome board members!
COPE is thrilled to welcome two new board members, Judy Lipson and Kelsey Kroning. Learn more about them and new
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
In Memory
COPE Memorial Labyrinth
With dedicated bricks supporting COPE and the grieving community
Memory Wall
Add a message for your loved one.
Honoring Our Loved Ones
Share a picture of your loved one.
If Mother`s Day is challenging for you, we send you love, hope, and care.
If Mother`s Day is joyful for you, we share in your celebration.
If Mother`s Day is a combination of the two, we wish you support, compassion, and peace as you navigate the day.
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We welcome you to share this post with your friends and family, giving recognition to all emotions and experiences on days like today.
#mothersday #mothersdaygrief #griefandloss
We`re just a couple days away from our special benefit performance of The Medium... The Music... and ME! with DonnaD Lipari on Saturday, May 11. In addition to general admission, we have special VIP tickets available, which include a small group reading with Donna on June 21, 2024 at 7pm.
Secure your tickets today by going to our link in bio, clicking upcoming events, selecting this event, and purchasing via Eventbrite! All proceeds go to supporting COPE.
Join us for our next COPE x Life Time Syosset class! @lifetime.life
Gentle Yoga with Donna Horak
Saturday, May 25 at 2pm
Please note, props and yoga mats will be provided. Just bring yourself, a water bottle, and ID—check-in at the front desk before going upstairs to the yoga room.
RSVP via email to mpappas@lt.life
*You don`t need to be a member of Life Time to attend! All are welcome.*
In partnership with @pinelawnmemorialpark, join us for a free online workshop, where facilitator Shelby Forsythia will guide you through a step-by-step process to grieve, release, and honor the person you used to be so that you can move forward feeling light and whole.
To register: visit our link in bio, click “upcoming events,” click “view detail” under this event, and sign-up via Pinelawn’s Eventbrite page!
ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for a special benefit performance of The Medium... The Music... and ME! with DonnaD Lipari on Saturday, May 11. In addition to general admission, we have special VIP tickets available, which include a small group reading with Donna on June 21, 2024 at 7pm.
Secure your tickets today by going to our link in bio, clicking upcoming events, selecting this event, and purchasing via Eventbrite! All proceeds go to supporting COPE.
It`s not too late to sign-up for Seasonal Transitions & Grief: A Gathering for All Grievers, happening this Tuesday, May 7 from 7-8pm via Zoom. This workshop is intended to support grievers in connecting to the healing potential of seasonal transitions. Participants will have the opportunity to consider how their grief is transitioning to spring, and to consider ways that the shift of season can provide comfort and a renewed sense of hope.
RSVP via Eventbrite by going to the link in our bio, clicking upcoming events, and selecting this event!
Join us in celebrating 25 years of COPE at our Annual Golf Outing!
Visit www.copegolfouting.org to learn more about registration and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, email info@copefoundation.org.
Este es un grupo gratuito y presencial para personas de habla hispana que están de luto por la pérdida de un familiar cercano. Facilitadora: Lorraine Kransdorf, LCSW-R
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
This is a free, in person group for Spanish-speaking individuals grieving the loss of a close family member. Facilitator: Lorraine Kransdorf, LCSW-R
For any questions, please contact Rashida Sanchez, COPE Community Outreach and Engagement Manager.
Email: rashida@copefoundation.org
Phone: (516) 832-2673