The Alcove's mission is to provide a safe place where children and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one can receive comfort and support through the healing process.

Family Bereavement Groups

The Alcove offers activity-based peer support groups for children, teens and adult caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. Children receive care and support in a safe environment where they can express themselves through play, art, storytelling and music.

Peer support groups foster open, honest discussion of the feelings of sadness, fear, anger and confusion that accompany a loss. Groups meet every other week throughout the year, with sessions lasting one and a half hours. An evening begins with sharing a light meal together and then break out into age specific groups for activities and group discussions. We offer five age groups:

• Ages 3-6
• Ages 7-10
• Ages 11-14
• Ages 15-18
• Adult Groups

Adult Grief Groups

Support Groups for Adults 19 years of age & older and facilitated by trained volunteers. All of the above programs are offered at no cost.

Anticipatory Grief

Home visits provide activity based support to children ages 3-18 who have an adult caregiver that has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness.

School Outreach Program

Peer support groups conducted in schools in high risk areas for children unable to attend group at our Northfield Center. Fun, age-appropriate activities provide children/teens with a safe environment in which to explore the many thoughts and feelings associated with grief. The groups are facilitated by an MSW Social Worker and provides grief support and education. This group meets for 6-8 weeks.

Individual and Family Therapy

Individual and family therapy for grief and loss issues (fee based). Therapy is specific to grief and loss issues. All therapeutic services will be rendered by licensed professionals.

The Alcove provides In Home activity based support to children and teens facing the life threatening illness of a family member. An outreach worker will make home visits which lessen the burden on adult family members.

Home Outreach Program

Home visits are designed to teach coping skills to the children and teens. Children are often times left out during this highly stressful time. Children and teens have numerous questions and concerns for their loved one, their entire family and for themselves. Our counselors’ help children navigate through the multiple changes that will be happening on a daily basis.

Our counselors’ will help children discuss their concerns and fears through activities that are designed to help young people talk about their concerns and feelings.

The Alcove Center Supervised and Therapeutic Visitation Program

Our supervised program offers an array of services appropriate for the individual needs of each family. The program will provide an intake session for all clients to assist them in understanding the visitation arrangements and their respective roles in visitation.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Grief / Loss
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Payment Options	Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay
Areas Served	Atlantic County

Last Updated: 02/10/23