Massachusetts
If you have found us because you have experienced a loss, our hearts go out to you. We welcome you to reach out and join us as at an upcoming support group, remembrance event, or schedule an appointment to visit our Center for Child Loss located in Northborough, MA.
If you would like to speak with someone or need financial assistance submit out our online application form and we will be in touch.
WHO WE SERVE
At The TEARS Foundation Center for Child Loss in Northborough, Massachusetts, we have created a comforting space for bereaved families to receive compassionate support following a pregnancy or infant loss. Our center includes a resource library and offers meeting space for one-on-one peer companion appointments, remembrance gatherings, sibling events, and volunteer opportunities. The Center is 100% operated by donations and is staffed by trained bereaved parents who are dedicated to helping other families during their time of need.
Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Massachusetts Chapter of The TEARS Foundation Center for Child Loss
300 W Main St, Building A
Northborough, MA 01532
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: 617-785-8779
Center Directors: Emily Coelho and Brenda Johnston
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
The need is great in the state of Massachusetts. There are no government funds available to support bereaved families who need to make final arrangements for their baby and ongoing bereavement support. With your help, we can support these families and make a difference in Massachusetts.
We invite anyone from our community to become a VolunTEAR – you do not have to be a bereaved parent to participate in our volunteer opportunities. Please contact us for upcoming volunteer meetings or join our Volunteer Committee Group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please visit our Facebook page for more information on upcoming events or stay updated by signing up for our monthly newsletter.
Butterfly Brunch
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2023
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Center for Child Loss, 300 W Main St. Building A, Northborough, MA 01532
Details: Join us for a casual get-together for women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss to make connections in our loss community. We will have light refreshments to enjoy, as well as craft materials available should you decide to create a project in honor of your baby.
Free to attend. This is an event for women only, thank you for your understanding (there will be other events planned throughout the year for bereaved families).
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Healing Waves: Grief Support Retreat
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Alice’s House, Humarock Beach, MA
Details: Providing a comforting and peaceful environment where bereaved mothers can connect together through supportive activities while honoring the babies they miss every day.
Retreat Registration is now open. Click here for more information and to register. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Bereaved Mother’s Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Time: 11am
Location: Virtual Ceremony via Facebook Live
Details: Join us for a virtual ceremony via Facebook Live on Sunday, May 7th at 11am as we honor the bereaved mothers who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss on International Bereaved Mother’s Day, the first Sunday of May.
Please submit the form below by 4/30 to have a mother’s name (and optional baby’s name) read and included in our presentation.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdulz83hZm9sDQzULg_NcE0lbGBnIdNo5uDc-FOidwMThdQCQ/viewform
To view the live ceremony, visit our chapter’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MATEARS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Our groups are welcoming and safe spaces to share your loss story and honor your baby. Groups are free to attend and peer-facilitated by trained bereaved parents who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Groups start with a topic and include time for open discussion.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
This support group is for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy or infant loss (including but not limited to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, terminated for medical reasons loss, neonatal loss, SIDS, etc). Support partners are encouraged to attend (partner/spouse, relative, friend).
Date: 1st Monday of every month
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Held virtually through private Zoom meeting
Register: Email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link
Pregnancy & Parenting After Loss Support Group
This support group is for anyone who is thinking of or trying to conceive, currently pregnant or parenting living children following a pregnancy or infant loss. Support partners are encouraged to attend (partner/spouse, relative, friend).
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Held virtually through private Zoom meeting
Register: Email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Comfort Kits – Submit this form to request. Comfort Kits are thoughtfully designed packages for newly bereaved families in Massachusetts who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Each Comfort Kit includes hand painted ornaments lovingly created by volunteers and additional remembrance gifts and grief resources. Comfort Kits are currently free due to the generous donations we have received from the community.
Peer Companion Meetings – If you are not ready for a group setting, we invite you to chat with us one-on-one. Please contact us to schedule a peer companion meeting in our Northborough center or virtually.
Angel of Hope Monument in Hyannis, MA – An everlasting memorial to honor and remember the babies gone too soon.
Book Recommendations – Please visit our list of books focusing on grief and pregnancy and infant loss here.
STAY IN TOUCH
Facebook: Massachusetts Chapter of The TEARS Foundation
Instagram: @tears_massachusetts
Stay up-to-date! Sign up for our email newsletter
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER LEADERS
Brenda Johnston and Emily Coelho
(617) 785-8779
