Welcome to GAMS Grief and Loss Support Informational Page
Greencastle-Antrim School District is partnering up with “The Drew Michael Taylor Foundation (DMTF)”, a public non-profit organization providing grief and loss education and support programs for children, tweens, teens and adults alike (families) who are grieving the death of loved ones.
Here is a brief list of some of the support services offered:
- Grief Workshops
- Support Programs here
- Grief Support Groups here
- Upcoming Events (Download Flyer here)
- Children and Grief Information
- Grief and Loss Lending Library - A List of Books Related to General Grief and Loss here
- News and Newsletter
Click here to learn more about DMTF and about the services they provide to the families in our community.
GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Grief Support Group for GAMS Students
Dates
November 20, 2019
Topic: "Give Thanks and Grieving--How Do I Do That?"
December 18, 2019
The group will create a Remembrance Ornament for loved ones.
When & Where
Period 9 - Launch
This service is provided free to our students who have lost loved ones.
Future dates and activities will be provided when they become available.
Permission Slip to Attend
Download permission slip here or see Mrs. Boyer
Mrs. Boyer
Career Center Secretary
Guidance Office
DMTF Center for Grieving Families
7 S. Earl Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
For more locations, click here.
DMTF Contact Information
Grieving families: here is the contact information to obtain a program description from DMTF for dealing with the challenges of grieving the death of loved ones (family members or friends):
Marcie Taylor
Drew's Hope Family Services Coordinator
1-717-532-8922
drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net
The Drew Michael Taylor Foundation is a public non-profit organization qualified under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations to the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation are tax deductible
GAMS Contact:
Mr. Fred Yelton
GAMS Guidance Counselor
1-717-597-3226 ext. 20521
fyelton@gcasd.org