A message to our community

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School. Many in the Partners In Care family have been personally impacted, and we grieve alongside our community today. We extend our deepest condolences to the children, families, educators, and all who are mourning. May we come together with compassion, kindness, and support in the days ahead. We stand ready to support our community during this tragic time.

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Purpose: This form helps our bereavement team understand your current grief needs and identify local resources, support groups, or counseling options that may be helpful to you during your grief journey. Completing this form is an inquiry for information and does not establish a form clinical or client relationship.

DISCLAIMERS:
Education and Support focus: The groups and workshops we offer are meant to help individuals navigate normal grief processing. They do not substitute for formal medical, psychological, or psychiatric healthcare advice, diagnosis, or clinical treatment.
If our team determines that your needs exceed the scope of our open community programs, we will do our best to provide you with a referral to independent, licensed mental health professional or outside community agencies. We do not control or guarantee the availability or cost of those outside services.
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Community Bereavement Screening Form

Type of Loss / Grief Event What best describes the loss or event that is contributing to your grief? (Check all that apply)

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