Click on the photo above to view pictures from the 2011 Brighter Days Grief Camp

"We appreciate what you are doing for the kids. Most of the time, we as adults get so caught up in our own grief that we forget that the children are feeling the loss also. They don't know how to process their feelings sometimes."

Parent

"I pray for my mom. It makes me feel good that I can talk to her even though she is gone."

Child

The Miracle of Compassionate Hands and Welcoming Hearts

Brighter Days
Supporting Children And Families As They Deal With Illness, Grief, Or Loss

Click here to watch a short video with scenes from our last Brighter Days Children's Camp.

Brighter Days is a program designed specifically to support children dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one, or dealing with their own illness. The program also provides support for parents who have experienced the loss of a child.

The Brighter Days Palliative Care Program
The Brighter Days Palliative Care Program, guided by a specially trained clinical team, provides care for children facing serious health conditions.

The Brighter Days Counseling Program
The Brighter Days Counseling Program provides grief counseling for children and families. Through play therapy, crafts and other creative activities, children learn healthy ways to express their feelings.

The Brighter Days School Program
The Brighter Days School Program, in collaboration with our local school systems, offers support to students experiencing grief and loss.

The Brighter Days Children's Camp
The Brighter Days Children's Camp offers a supportive environment for children dealing with the loss of a loved one. Camp activities promote the healthy sharing of feelings and improve the ability to cope with grief and loss. Click here to watch a short video with scenes from our last Brighter Days Children's Camp.

If you would like to learn more about the Brighter Days program, please call Annette Walker at 828/466-0466, ext. 3208.