The death of a child is like no other loss. The grief is profound and deep. Our BASIS staff, including some who have personally experienced losing a child, is willing to walk alongside and help "bear the burden" of grieving parents who have lost a child for any reason, whether that child is not yet born, stillborn, a baby, a toddler, a teen or an adult.
H*VMI’s Grief Ministry Includes:
BASIS - for bereaved parents and their families
SIS - for mothers who have experienced the grief of a miscarriage or stillbirth.
Our support system includes:
opportunities for personal contact
support groups specifically for parents who have lost a child at any age
a Podcast by bereaved parents, for bereaved parents
group activities (scheduled events will appear on our Upcoming Events Page)
resources for parents or those wanting to support parents
Grief seminars designed to support those and equip others to support those who are grieving over many types of losses such as the loss of a spouse, parents, siblings and other significant people; divorce; employment; health…
Kids In Grief program to support children and youth who have lost a sibling, parent, grandparent or other significant person (In development stages. CONTACT US if interested!)
Are you a bereaved parent who would like to connect with BASIS? The following may be helpful:
COMPLETE THE BASIS INFO FORM ONLINE
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE BASIS INFO SHEET (PDF)
BASIS BROCHURE TO PRINT OR SHARE
ALSO VISIT our training/equipping page for additional resources in this area.
“It's so hard not to become moody or irritable. I keep asking, 'Lord, why did you take my child?' I look forward to having the fellowship and comfort of meeting with other parents who have lost a child. It helps to share the hurt and be reminded of the hope Jesus offers.” - A BASIS Parent
