Ricky Haddad Memorial Foundation
The Ricky Haddad Memorial Foundation, in conjunction with the SCC Social Services Department, is here to help individuals afflicted with a serious illness, as well as their families, by providing confidential counseling services. After an initial session at the Center at no charge, you may be referred for up to 10 individual, couple or family counseling sessions (for a small co-payment). In the event a family has lost a loved one, we will offer a range of bereavement services.
Originally established by Sarah Haddad Cheney and her family in 1999 on the 20th Anniversary of the yahrzeit of Ricky Haddad, it is our hope that this support will reassure and comfort individuals and their families during their difficult time. Please contact Sarah Cheney, Adelaide Khezrie, or Amy Sasson; or call Linda Eber, L.C.S.W., at 718-954-3154 at the SCC to make a confidential, initial appointment.
Counseling for People Coping with Serious Illnesses
Provided by the Ricky Haddad Memorial Foundation
Peer Counseling Mentors to Help Cope with Serious Illness
Sometimes the best empathy and advice comes from those who have been through similar experiences themselves. Often people who are experiencing a serious, life-threatening illness feel that “unless you’ve been through it, you can’t really understand.” We are creating a team of “peer counseling mentors” for people who have managed a serious illness and want to help inspire others to heal. To be part of this network sponsored by the Ricky Haddad Memorial Foundation, please contact Linda Eber.