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ABOUT PAPILLON

PAPILLON – A Journey Through Grief   

Papillon Center for Loss & Transition was born from a deep desire to support families and individuals navigating the difficult journey of grief. What began as a conversation between community members who shared a common experience of loss, quickly developed into a grassroots initiative focused on filling the quiet but profound gaps in bereavement care. We saw the need for safe, compassionate spaces-free of cost and free of judgment- where grief could be expressed, witnessed, and honored in all its forms. 

From the beginning, Papillon has been shaped by the voices and needs of the community. We are especially attentive to families caring for loved ones with serious illness, and underserved populations who face barriers in accessing grief support. 

We believe that grief is not a condition to be fixed, but a transition to be supported. That belief has guided our programs, from peer-led support groups in English and Spanish to community memorials, the wind Wind Phone project, and specialized groups for overdose loss and anticipatory grief. 

Papillon envisions a community where no one has to grieve alone. We are committed to creating spaces that promote connection, reflection, and hope. Our vision is to continue growing in response to the evolving needs to our region.-offering accessible, meaningful, and culturally sensitive grief support that uplifts individuals and strengthens families.

As we look ahead, we remain grounded in our core values: compassion, collaboration, and presence. We believe that healing happens in community, and we are honored to walk alongside those who are mourning, remembering, and rebuilding.

 

  

Going forward Papillon Center for Loss & Transition will continue to be a source of valuable information for grieving individuals in Monterey County. Children and teens will continue to have access to one-on-one counseling, while bereavement groups will be available for individuals of all ages. For more information on current services and referrals available please contact us.

The Papillon Center for Loss & Transition Hub is a central source of information on community resources to respond to grief, loss, and anxiety. Call 1-800-214-5439 or complete this form to reach out for assistance.

With over fifteen years of experience caring for children with serious illness and those facing end-of-life, Coastal Kids Home Care has long prioritized bereavement care to help parents and siblings heal after loss. Early in 2020, we recognized that our whole community was hurting. With an expanding mental health counseling program, we were able to broaden access to counseling for children and teens.

 

Licensed bilingual counselors served families and children without interruption via telehealth or with social distancing. In early 2021, we incorporated Papillon Center for Loss and Transition adult bereavement groups into our programs. Margy Mayfield, Executive Director of Coastal Kids Home Care stated, “When we heard about Papillon Center for Loss & Transition, our team recognized an opportunity to collaborate with community partners to bring healing and growth during these difficult times.”

 

The Papillon Center for Loss & Transition at Coastal Kids Home Care initiated services in early December. Please continue to check back for more resources. Our community is grieving. Papillon is here to help.

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