FDNY UNITS / CSU / Services to Families of the Deceased

FDNY Counseling Services Unit The CSU offers a range of services to meet the special needs of the families of the deceased. Confidential counseling as well as bereavement groups for wives, parents, and siblings of fire fighters lost on September 11th.

Recognizing the special needs of children who lost their fathers, CSU has partnered with bereavement specialists at Columbia University offering free confidential expert services.

Managing Me - A Program for Spouses of Deceased Members
This program is for spouses and significant others who lost a loved one in the line of duty. Workshops on home repair, interior design, landscaping, travel, and stress reduction have been offered in the past. Check the events page for information on upcoming events or contact Bonnie Gang, Program Director, for more information at 212-570-1693.

Kids Connections
A special new program for kids who have lost parents in the line of duty

Brings together children who lost their FDNY dads in the line of duty for fun group events in their communities.
Promotes healing by allowing kids to connect with others who are going through something similar, learn new coping skills, and have fun.
Helps kids express themselves in writing through the Kids Connections newsletter.
Provides group activities for moms during kids ’ events.
Links families with children ’s resources and services.

For more information contact Kim Ahearn in the CSU, (212) 570-1693 or ahearnk@fdny.nyc.gov

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