Support Resources
We are committed to providing families with the support they need to navigate the loss of an infant. Our online resource center offers a comprehensive list of support services that families can access from the comfort of their own home. We understand that everyone grieves differently, and we're here to help you find the support you need to navigate your journey.
Local Organizations
Jack's Herd
Provides memory boxes and supplies to local hospitals.
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Angel Names Association
Assists families who had a stillborn baby through financial assistance for end of life expenses, counseling and research.
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Tears Foundation - NY Chapter
http://www.thetearsfoundation.org
Assists families with burial expenses for babies 20 weeks gestation to 1 year. Their annual Rock n' Walk is a great event to attend!
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Angel Gowns - Capital Region, NY
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064734786809
A group of volunteers who create infant burial gowns from donated dresses.
Support Groups
EASE - Empty Arms Support Effort
On Facebook - search EASE and join the private group.
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This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month between 7:00-8:30pm at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany.
*Be sure to check their group page for the most up-to-date schedule. Sometimes they meet virtually, if needed.
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Virtual/Online
Return to Zero - H.O.P.E
What started as the movie, Return to Zero, has expanded into virtual support groups, workshops, healing retreats, books, webinars and more!
Counseling
The Community Hospice
https://hospicegriefservices.com/
Free for local residents who have lost a baby within the past 6 months.
Use the link above for their online application OR by phone: (518) 724-0200. Ask to be transferred to bereavement. One of the bereavement facilitators will walk you through the intake process.
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Private Practices:
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Terri St. George, LMHC (PMAD and loss)
1 Pinnacle Place, Albany, NY 12203
(518) 209-7359, Stgeorgeterri@gmail.com
Accepted Insurance: Out of Network, self-pay
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Nicole Viscusi, LMHC (PMAD and loss)
Hope Space Mental Health Center
518-219-8232
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Betsy Bradley, PhD (PMAD and loss)
959 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 618-2387
betsypsych@gmail.com
Accepted Insurance: CDPHP, Self-pay, (MVP insurance coverage TBD, coming soon)
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Alaina Bullock, LMHC (PMAD and loss)
With Grace Mental Health Counseling
Clifton Park, NY 12065
alaina@gracemhc.com
(518) 400-2876
Accepted Insurance: Self-pay, Sliding Scale (insurance coverage TBD, coming soon)
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Katina Saxton, LCSW (PMAD and loss)
Symposia Licensed Clinical Social Work
518-201-2789
In person and telehealth therapy offered.
Insurance: CDPHP, Blue Shield Northeastern NY and out of pocket payment
Alexis Katz, LCSW (PMAD and loss)
432 Broadway, #810, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-681-1976, dbttherapist@gmail.com
Self-pay, sliding scale