The Center For Grieving Children
Martin's Point &The Center for Grieving Children
The Center for Grieving Children is a safe place for children, teens, and their families to find compassionate peer support, engage in commemorative activities, learn about the grieving process, and express feelings and experiences in an accepting environment.
Martin’s Point is a long-standing contributor to the Center for Grieving Children, sharing in their mission to support the mental and emotional health of families in our community.
Did you know?
The Center for Grieving Children serves nearly 3,000 grieving children, teens, families, and young adults annually through peer support, outreach, and education. All of their services are provided at no cost.
Partner Testimonial
Executive Director,
Center for Grieving Children
“For nearly 20 years, the Center has been honored to partner with Martin’s Point. Their support for grieving children and families who are going through some of the most challenging times in their lives has been truly immeasurable. As we come out of a particularly difficult time for our Maine community, the Martin’s Point team continues to be by the Center’s side and we are incredibly grateful.”
"“For nearly 20 years, the Center has been honored to partner with Martin’s Point. Their support for grieving children and families who are going through some of the most challenging times in their lives has been truly immeasurable. As we come out of a particularly difficult time for our Maine community, the Martin’s Point team continues to be by the Center’s side and we are incredibly grateful.”
Anne Heros
Executive Director, Center for Grieving Children
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Meet Our Other Partners
Portland Wheelers provides adapted-bike rides for people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities, getting them outdoors for therapeutic socialization, adventure, and fun.
Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit, used outdoor gear and bike shop aiming to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable equipment, and educating about bike safety and maintenance.
Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that that has created and maintains a 70+ mile network of trails and green spaces that connect people with places in Greater Portland.
Apex Youth Connection provides fifth-graders through high schoolers with supportive mentors and outdoor programs that build skills promoting empowerment, self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Honor Flight Maine is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's Veterans for all their service and sacrifices.
Oasis Free Clinics is a non-profit, no-cost primary care medical practice and dental clinic, strengthening their community by providing patient-centered care to uninsured adults in MidCoast, Maine.
Milestone Recovery provides emergency shelter, medically managed detoxification, community-based outreach and health services, housing assistance, and long-term treatment for individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders in Portland and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Riding to The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic equine-assisted services, including riding, carriage driving, and more.
The mission of the Maine Senior Games is to provide athletic events and wellness opportunities to improve the health and fitness of people 45 and older.
The University of Southern Maine—northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university—is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education—fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation and fostering the next generation of leaders in Maine and beyond.
Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.
The Center for Grieving Children is a safe place for children, teens, and their families — to find compassionate peer support, engage in commemorative activities learn about the grieving process, and express feelings and experiences in an accepting environment.
Portland Wheelers provides adapted-bike rides for people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities, getting them outdoors for therapeutic socialization, adventure, and fun.
Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit, used outdoor gear and bike shop aiming to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable equipment, and educating about bike safety and maintenance.
Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that that has created and maintains a 70+ mile network of trails and green spaces that connect people with places in Greater Portland.
Apex Youth Connection provides fifth-graders through high schoolers with supportive mentors and outdoor programs that build skills promoting empowerment, self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Honor Flight Maine is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's Veterans for all their service and sacrifices.
Oasis Free Clinics is a non-profit, no-cost primary care medical practice and dental clinic, strengthening their community by providing patient-centered care to uninsured adults in MidCoast, Maine.
Milestone Recovery provides emergency shelter, medically managed detoxification, community-based outreach and health services, housing assistance, and long-term treatment for individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders in Portland and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Riding to The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic equine-assisted services, including riding, carriage driving, and more.
The mission of the Maine Senior Games is to provide athletic events and wellness opportunities to improve the health and fitness of people 45 and older.
The University of Southern Maine—northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university—is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education—fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation and fostering the next generation of leaders in Maine and beyond.
The Center for Grieving Children is a safe place for children, teens, and their families to find compassionate peer support, engage in commemorative activities learn about the grieving process, and express feelings and experiences in an accepting environment.