Precious Gems Supportive Services (PGSS) is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization dedicated to providing grief and loss support/counseling to vulnerable populations regardless of ability to pay. These populations would include children, the elderly and ethnic minorities, but services are provided for all.

     The mission of Precious Gems Supportive Services is to help children and families who have experienced a loss through death to move through the grief process by offering support, friendship and professional counseling as needed regardless of ability to pay. We will provide information and educational programs relating to grief and loss for health professionals, community leaders, teachers and clergy.

     The word Precious means valuable, priceless, expensive, costly, choice, dear, irreplaceable and rare. In addition, precious means beloved, adored, favorite, dear, dearest, darling, prized, treasured and valued. Gems are precious stones that have been cut. A gem is a naturally occurring material desirable for its beauty, valuable in its rarity, and sufficiently durable to give lasting pleasure. Children are the most precious gems of our society and should be treated as such. Supportive means to give moral or psychological aid and/or to encourage. It means to strengthen and empower another; especially during times of distress. Service isn’t about gaining recognition for what we do, but going beyond your own personal responsibility. We know that life often provides cuts and scratches for the bereaved; however, our mission is to provide them with the tools that will aid in their refining process. Therefore, all who request our services are considered to be Precious Gems.

If you believe that Precious Gems Supportive Services could assist you or someone you know please fill out our online application and a counselor will contact you.