Willow Center for Children’s Grief

06/11/2026

⏰ Last chance to register!

Camp Erin applications close June 14 (that's this Sunday!), and only a few spots remain.

If your child has experienced the death of a loved one, Camp Erin offers a weekend of connection, support, healing, and fun, all at no cost to families.

💙 Apply by June 14 here: https://willow-center.org/camp-erin

06/09/2026

Myth: When someone is grieving, they are depressed.

Truth: Grief and depression can look similar, but they are not the same. They can happen separately, or they can happen together.

Grief can bring deep sadness, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep, and moments when everyday life feels heavier. Because of this, grief and depression can sometimes look similar from the outside.

Depression is more than grief alone. It is a mental health condition that can impact mood, energy, motivation, relationships, and day to day functioning. Some people experience depression before a loss, some after, and some never experience depression at all.

For children, understanding the difference matters. When kids have language for what they are experiencing, adults are better able to support their emotional needs and children are better able to express what feels hard.

Grief and depression are both important and both deserve support. Sometimes grief needs time, connection, and space. Sometimes extra support is needed. Knowing the difference helps us respond with care instead of assumptions. 💙

06/07/2026

One week to go! Camp Erin LCV is almost here!

We’re down to just a couple of remaining spots for this year’s camp. If you or someone you know is considering attending, don’t wait—registration is still open, but space is very limited. We can’t wait to see our campers soon 💙

To apply visit: https://willow-center.org/camp-erin/

06/04/2026

✨ Help provide supplies that allow kids to grieve and heal ✨

Camp Erin Lewis-Clark Valley is preparing for another meaningful weekend of connection, remembrance, and hope for grieving children and teens.

Our Amazon Wishlist helps make camp possible by ensuring we have the everyday supplies and activity materials that create a safe, supportive space for campers to express their grief, build connections, and experience moments of light together.

If you’d like to support Camp Erin, you can shop our wishlist here:
https://a.co/0iQvm2nO

Every item, big or small, helps create moments of connection, remembrance, and light; echoes of care that last beyond camp. 💙

06/02/2026

💙 There’s still time to join us at Camp Erin Lewis-Clark Valley!

We still have a few camper spots available, but applications close in less than 2 weeks. Camp Erin is a FREE overnight grief camp for youth ages 6–17 who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. Campers spend the weekend building connections, making memories, and connecting with peers who understand grief.

⏰ Applications close June 14
💙 Limited spots remaining

Apply today:
www.willow-center.org/camp-erin

Questions? Reach out — we’re happy to help.

06/01/2026

Sadness is a natural response to difficult experiences, disappointment, grief, loss, or change. It often comes and goes, sometimes feeling heavy and sometimes feeling more manageable. And sometimes sadness lasts a long time. That does not automatically mean someone is experiencing depression.

Depression can look different. It often lasts longer and can make everyday things, like getting out of bed, connecting with others, enjoying activities, or taking care of yourself, feel much harder.

For children, understanding the difference matters. When kids have language for what they are experiencing, they can better express their needs and emotions. It also helps them learn that sadness itself is not something to fear or fix.

Sometimes sadness needs time, space, and connection. Other times, when feelings become bigger, last longer, or begin getting in the way of daily life, extra support can help.

Sadness isn’t a problem to solve, but an emotion to move through. Sometimes support looks like trusted adults, counseling, grief groups, or simply having a space where heavy feelings are welcome. 💙

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Event starting soon at the Lewiston City Library!