Grief Counseling Services

Wave Riders / Camp Erin

Services: Wave Riders is a free 6-week support group for grieving children and teens, ages 3-17. Through art and dialogue, children learn how to grieve and express their feelings and emotions in safe and healthy ways. Groups meet once a week, typically evenings. Other services may include; grief counseling, grief support groups (for adults & families) rememberance services, crisis intervention, education & training. Camp Erin is an annual free overnight weekend camp for grieving children and teens, ages 6-17. Applications can be found at the website.

Phone Number: (518) 285-8100

Address: 295 Valley View Rd. Blvd. Rensselaer

Website: Hospice Grief


The Community Hospice

Services: Services provided include; support groups, Wave Riders, memorial services, referrals, education, counseling, and community crisis intervention. Grief offices are also available in Albany, Amsterdam, Catskill, and Saratoga.

Phone: Referrals & Admissions: 518-724-0242

Website: Community Hospice

Rensselaer City School District25 Van Rensselaer DriveRensselaer, New York 12144Phone: 518-436-8561Fax: 518-436-0479Superintendent: Joseph Kardash
This website is maintained by the Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School Librarian. Librarian: Heather JennerPhone: 518-436-8561 ext. 6221