The Children’s Grief Center provides support groups for young people ages 5 – 25 who are grieving the loss of a loved one.  Support groups meeting in the evenings throughout the school year at our main campus in Albuquerque’s near North Valley, as well as in southern Rio Rancho.  During the summer, we offer Good Grief Day Camps for bereaved children ages 7 – 17 from all  over the state.  All grief support services are provided to bereaved families at no charge, for as long as they need to attend.  The Children’s Grief Center receive no state or federal funding, but relies on the generosity of community members like yourself to provide these important, effective services.  Please peruse our site to learn more about getting started in grief groups, or contributing your time, talent or treasure.  Feel free to call us Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm at 505-323-0478

Here’s what some of our participants have to say:

“It’s an honor to work with these families” – CGC volunteer

13 year old boy whose father committed suicide, “It helps you feel better about the lost one.”

“I always get more than I give.” – CGC volunteer

9 year old girl, whose grandmother died, “It’s also good to know that there are other kids who have to deal with the cage of grief that it feels like you will never escape from.”

“This is the most rewarding thing I do.”- CGC Volunteer

12 year old boy, whose father died of a heart attack, “It was hard but when I came here it got easier.”