Brief description of organisation
Merimna provides, free of charge, three types of services: a) Individual, family and group support to children and adolescents who grieve the loss of a significant person, or who are themselves seriously ill or have a family member suffering from a life-threatening illness, b) crisis and disaster interventions at community level, and c) pediatric palliative home care services to families wishing to care for their seriouly ill child or adolescent at home. Moreover, Merimna offers lectures and seminars in order to raise public awareness on issues related to death and dying, as well as specialised training programs for health professionals.