Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling was founded in 1994 by Laura Hudson, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Co-Directed by Terry DeBrule, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to serve children and adults who have lost a loved one or are living with serious illness, and is dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment as families work through their healing process. Situated in a cozy carriage house to create a home away from home, the counseling center has an art room, family room, and loft to replace the conventional psychotherapy office. Clients, who can range in age from 4 to 99, receive both individual counseling and support groups. Coming from 80 communities in NJ and NY, most clients are referred by schools, medical practices, and other Hearts & Crafts families who have benefited from their services. Over the past 17 years Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling has grown from serving initially 20 families to approximately 250 children and adults each year. Services provided include Art Therapy, Individual and Family Counseling; Children’s Support Groups; Teen Support Groups; Parent/Adult Support Groups; and Community Education. Scholarships are available for qualifying clients. Funding is secured through individual charitable donations and modestly priced counseling fees. They are located a 60 E. Main Street in Ramsey and can be reached at 201-818-9399.