* Adult Bereavement Support of Palliative Care of Westchester Provides bereavement support for those struggling with grief and pain following the loss of a loved one whether or not hospice program was used , call for information, screening : workshops on specific topics offered seasonally. Contact: Linda Plastrik, LCSW - 914-682-1484    ext.118 (daytime)                    Email: lplastrik@hospiceofwestchester.com                    Janice Sauer, LCSW - 914-682-1484   ext.130                    Email: jsauer@hospiceofwestchester.com Website: www.hospiceofwestchester.com

* Adult Bereavement Support of Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam Ongoing monthly, professionally facilitated general-loss adult bereavement support groups, open to community bereaved as well as too hospice family members;afternoon support groups in New Rochelle and in Cortlandt Manor, evening support groups in Mt. Kisco and Carmel; group for recently bereaved in Tarryton;specific workshops offered at various sites, call for information and to register, no fee. Contact: Susan Walton- 914-666-4228 ext. 492 (daytime and eves) Email: swalton@vnahv.org

* Adults Who Have Lost a Child Professionally-led support group for parents who have lost a child of any age over one month;meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at The Bereavement Center, 69 Main Street in Tuckahoe;suggested donation $10/session. Contact: Mindy Farkas - 914-961-2828 ext. 317 (daytime) Email: mfarkas@stellarishealth.org Website: www.thebereavementcenter.org

* Bereaved Parents of Adult Children A professionally- led support group for bereaved parents who have lost an adult child, meets twice a year for 6 week sessions at Westchester Jewish Community Services, 14 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale; call for dates suggested donation $10 per session. Contact: Karen Morrison Dreher, LCSW - 914-949- ext 313 (days) Email: kdreyer@wjcs.com

Widows and Widowers

* Catholic Widows and Widowers Club of St. Pius X Provides support, sharing and spiritual nourishment for widowed people of all ages. Meets 4th Monday of the month at St. Pius X Church, Scarsdale; $520.00 annual membership fee Contact: William - 914-769-4386 (days and eves)

* Catholic Widows and Widowers Club of Yonkers Provides support, sharing and spiritual nourishment for widowed people of all ages. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:15pm at Christ the King School auditorium 740 N. Broadway, Yonkers: $20.00 annual membership; guest fee $2.00 per meeting. Contact: Joan - 914-476-4436 (days and eves)

* Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester - White Plains Professionaly-led bereavement groups for loss of spouse; specialized groups are offered for younger widows and widower (eves) and senior widows and widower (day). Call for information; pre-registraion required, suggested donation. Contact: Linda Plastrik, LCSW - 914-682-1484    ext.118 (daytime)                    Email: lplastrik@hospiceofwestchester.com                    Janice Sauer, LCSW - 914-682-1484   ext.130                    Email: jsauer@hospiceofwestchester.com Website: www.hospiceofwestchester.com

* Spousal and Partner Loss Professionally-led group for those who have lost a spouse or partner, eight week sessions are held in the fall and early spring; call for further information. Contact: Mindy Farkas - 914-961-2828 ext. 317 (daytime) Email: mfarkas@stellarishealth.org Website: www.thebereavementcenter.org

* St. Patrick's Widows & Widowers Support Group Provides mutual support for widowed people; offers social functions; meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick's Center, 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights; $15.00 annnual dues. Contact: Joan - (845)628-4279

* Widowed-To-Widowed Network A telephone support network for recently widowed men and women, trained volunteers, themselves widowed, are available to offer support and encouragement to people undergoing this major life change; no fee. Contact: Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse - 914-769-0600 ext. 308 (days)