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To Request a Doula

You may request a Doula for a patient, client, congregant, friend or family member who:

• has a life-limiting illness anticipated to last for 18 months or less. Each situation is individually evaluated and time limits are flexible. No physician confirmation is necessary
• who lives in the New York City area
• has limited available support from family and friends
• does not have advanced dementia
• resides at home, or in a nursing home, hospital or other setting
• is receptive to having a regular visitor

To refer someone who would benefit from visits with a Doula, contact: , Judith Kahn, MA, 212-399-2685 x 220, or Amy Levine, LMSW, 212-399-2685 x 214.

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