Rainbow Kidz Grief Counseling

Whether you or a child you know has experienced the loss of a loved one, Rainbow Kidz is here to help you find healing and support during this difficult time. Rainbow Kidz is a unique community resource dedicated to meeting the special needs of children and their families. Rainbow Kidz is offered at no cost to families or schools and encompasses an array of services provided by licensed clinical social workers, including:

• Weekly in-school grief support groups for children who have experienced a loss are offered in Iredell-Statesville and Mooresville Graded Schools, as well as private and charter schools throughout Iredell County.
• One-on-one grief counseling for children who have experienced the death of a loved one.
• Specialized care for children and families undergoing palliative or hospice care.
• Camp Rainbow is offered two weeks in June for children experiencing grief and loss.
• A grief support program for children at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont and Statesville YMCA Summer Camp/Bridge Academy. 
• Resources and tools to help parents better communicate with their children regarding grief and loss. We have a monthly parent support group that meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. 
• Emergency community crisis support in area schools following the loss of a student or staff member. 
• Grief support for infant loss.

If you're interested in learning more about Rainbow Kidz, please call 704-873-4719. You can also fill out a referral form HERE and we will connect you with a Rainbow Kidz Counselor. If you would like to submit an application to volunteer with the Rainbow Kidz Program, please complete this FORM. You will also need to complete the background check form HERE. Thank you for your interest in the Rainbow Kidz Program.