No Time to Say Goodbye…

Grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is painful. But you are not alone. 

At the Center for Homicide Bereavement, survivors learn to cope with new realities that include law enforcement, criminal justice and the media. You may feel that those around you don’t understand or know how to offer you the support you need. Our staff offers the safety and support you need during this difficult time.

Contact Fanta Atkinson, PhD, LMHC at 617-591-6123 for more information.

Common reactions of homicide bereavement

• Always thinking about the murder
• Unexpected thoughts/images
• Feeling different from others – alone
• Feeling guilty or blaming yourself
• Thoughts/fantasies about revenge
• Feeling "unreal"
• Spiritual doubts/questions
• Feeling fearful or unsafe
• Confusion/forgetfulness
• Fatigue/changes in sleep and appetite
• Unfamiliar aches, pains, headache
• Loss of interest in usual activities

Services for adults, children and families

• Crisis intervention and ongoing bereavement counseling for all ages and for families
• Bereavement support groups – a safe space to receive caring support, share your concerns and feelings and find new ways of coping
• Victim advocacy, consultation and support
• Community forums in aftermath of a violent death
• Information and referral to other CHA services and community resources

This program is supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victims Assistance through the 1984 VOCA grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, OJP, US Department of Justice.