TAMARACK GRIEF RESOURCE CENTER Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families and communities throughout their journey with grief. We are delighted to present this recap of 2015, reflecting on the progress we’ve made providing grief support and education to many children and adults in Montana. As the demand for services continues to grow, we’ve prioritized thoughtful, deliberate expansion allowing us to extend our reach by 19% as we provided high quality, strength oriented group support and education. This report shares the impact of our programs. 2015 Annual Report [email protected]TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org Honoring Grief. Celebrating Life. “This has been the most healing twenty-four hours since my heart was broken. ” – Women’s Rendezvous 516 S. Orange Street Missoula, MT 59801 406.541.8472 TAM AR sm 2016_Layout 1 2/15/16 5:07 PM Page 1
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TAMARACK GRIEF RESOURCE CENTERTamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and
honors individuals, families and communities throughout their journey with grief.
We are delighted to present this recap of 2015, reflecting on theprogress we’ve made providing grief support and education to
many children and adults in Montana. As the demand for services continues to grow, we’ve prioritized thoughtful,
deliberate expansion allowing us to extend our reach by 19% aswe provided high quality, strength oriented group support and
education. This report shares the impact of our programs.
Expanded Grief Services• Provided grief care and education to 3932 participants• Expanded grief programs to serve 19% more youth and adults• Provided stabilizing Urgent Response support at area businesses and schools
following deaths of students, teachers, and members of the business community• Offered 846 counseling sessions• Facilitated six grief camps, providing support for 131 youth and adults
Extended Our Reach to Underserved Communities • Offered specialized training for 179 professionals and community members
to expand the network of grief care throughout Montana• Provided 1,312 grief consultations at no cost to participants• Trained 29 volunteers who donated over 2,270 hours of direct care helping
keep costs low• Provided scholarships and waived fees for more than 76% of camp
program participants• Hosted five free community workshops focusing on Suicide Prevention,
Grief Support, and Handling the Holidays
Fostered Collaborations to Enhance Networks of Care• Collaborated with regional public and private schools to:
1) conduct classroom guidance activities, 2) support students and school personnel after tragic deaths, and 3) help revise protocols for more effectively responding to a death
• Partnered with University of Montana to provide training for graduate students and mental health professionals, enhancing their comfort and skills addressing and supporting bereaved individuals
• Hosted the Suicide Prevention and Support Network in collaboration with the Missoula City-County Health Department, Missoula County Sheriff’s department, local funeral homes and survivors, and served on the leadership team for Western MT Suicide Prevention Initiative
• Served as Senior Advisor, Clinical Lead, and Good Grief Camp Out Director for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) providing support and education for 517 youth and adults
• Launch a grief resource center in Browning, MT under the leadership of a local Counselor/Grief Specialist
• Partner with hospices, DPHHS and AFSP to offer advanced grief training for professionals on suicide bereavement and inclusive approaches to grief
• Expand grief counseling and consultations in addition to specialized nature-based grief camps and retreats for adults and children in Montana
• Refine Literature Theme Kits to facilitate classroom activities related to end-of-life and grief
• Strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in rural communities to identify community needs and enhance services
LOOK ING AHEAD TO 20 16 . . .
Atop a hillside under the moonlight, a group gatheredand lit candles for loved ones,illuminating the shining eyesand tear-streaked cheeks of
strong, hurting, healing beings.
Tragic losses and profound grief touches each of us. How
thankful we are for the hundreds of volunteers, donors,
and courageous,resilient participants joining together
to generate stabilizing, hope-filled healing places.
Inside and out.
Though we can’t take the pain away, we can add light,warmth, and comfort to one
another along the grief journey.
May we hold hope for the lightthat comes after darkness.
May we be the light thatcomes amidst darkness.
– Tina Barrett, Ed.D, LCPC
From theExecutive Director
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Support Program Hours
Education Program Hours
TOTAL DirectService Hours
2012 20152013 2014
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1,000
1,500
2,000
3,000
4,000
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Support Programs
Education Programs
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2015 Program Participants• 3932 children and adults participated in grief programs
• TGRC provided 11,782 direct service hours
• Support Program Particpants 2,050; • Education 1,882; Total 2015 Participants 3,932
TGRC Program Particpants
TGRC Direct Service Hours
• Direct Hours Support 7,806; • Education 3,919; Total 2015 Direct Service Hours 11,782
Expenses: $450,425
Revenue: $524,089(Includes $73,748 in restricted funds)
• Grants/Foundations - 31%
• Special Events
(net) - 12%
• Support & Education Program Revenue - 22%
• TAPS Contract - 17%
• Individual/Organization/
In-Kind Donations - 18%
• Program Operations - 81%
• Fund Development/Outreach - 13%
• Administration - 6%
• 81% of revenue went directly to program expenses • Increased earned revenue through additional
counseling services• Maintained diversified funding base to enhance
organizational sustainability• Secured $73,748 in funds designated for
2016 programming
2015 TGRC Financial Report
Note: Financial data provided is unaudited. Audited financial statement will be available
after 4/15/16.
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With deepthanks to our donors
Care Team VolunteersJamie AdamsEd BarrettTina BarrettKaylie BeierleMakayla BurrisJoe DanzerDarcey FairchildDeb GreerMorgan HaynieMichael HerveyAubrey HowellCrystal JacksCaroline KeysNoel Kulbeck
We also want to thank the wonderful individuals who offered in-kind donations, volunteered for events and/or donated $5-$150. You each make a difference! We apologize in advance if we have left anyone off this list or misspelled a name. Please call (406) 541-8472 to notify us of corrections.
Byron & Dana WhitneyMichelle DragerKris & Tom CarlsonRyan LalumShelley & Bryan
Barrett-CattonAdam & Stacy Jo VizzoWise ClubJohnathon LaVentureLolo Peak Brewing CompanyDavid & Lisa Jones-ParkJudi & David CalahanMatt & Amy MillBennett Law OfficeJim BrabeckJohn & Tracy LedyardMissoula City-County
Health Department / Suicide Prevention Network
Wayne & Stephanie Thompson
Lindsey NicholsPatti LarsenJenna JusticeElizabeth HowardBarb & Ed MyersCarol and Kurt LarsonEaves Family FoundationGlacier PaymentsJoe & Maggie BarrettKramer Family Fund of
the Whitefish Community Foundation
Linda Hom & Eric KressNancy CunninghamNancy McCourt & Gary SteinWhitefish Mountain Resort
Fund of the Whitefish Community Foundation
Will & Megan BarrettClark Tower &
Crystal Thompson-TowerMegan GrunowSonja & Kevin BraughtonBecky GoodrichColton MartinPat & Robert TorgersonLiz & Matt ManleyMargaret KearneyCole & Chelsi BlackwellConnie WardCory & Brynn LairdMick & Marie SeidlPatricia & Ken DortchThe Living RoomNancy RiggioDana & Allen RemleyStacey InghamAmanda GordonMichael OaksScott CampbellTanya GershTracy Mayer
