The Caring Hearts Bereavement Program at Hospice of Hancock County offers individual and group support for adults, children and teens after a death from illness, accident or suicide. Hospice of Hancock County supports schools and churches according to their needs and interests. Hospice of Hancock County shares their lending library list with all public libraries, and notifies guidance counselors when local and state workshops are available. Hospice of Hancock County offers Bereavement Services for the families of our patients and for people in the community at large. Any agency or individual who wants individual or group bereavement services please contact Mary-Carol Griffin, Bereavement Services Coordinator @ 667-2531.

Hospice of Hancock County also invites you to explore another web site which offers information related to death and dying in America. The Web site includes a 15-part series, “Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America.” The articles are written by national leaders in the fields of medicine, sociology, theology and culture and explore issues facing seriously ill Americans, their families, caregivers and communities. The information can be accessed through www.findingourway.net. 

 

For those whose partners, parents, or friends have died. Groups are small, pre-registration required. For registration or further information call Mary-Carol Griffin @ 667-2531.

  • Widows & Widowers Group
    8 Weeks: Wednesdays, April 2 - May 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
     

  • Parents Who Have Lost Children Group
    7 Weeks: Fridays, April 4 - May 16, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
     

  • Support Group for Gay & Lesbian People Whose Partner Has Died
    7 Weeks: Mondays, April 7 - May 19, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
     

  • Adults Who Have Lost A Parent Or Sibling Group
    8 Weeks: Thursday evenings, April 3 - May 22 , 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
     

  • Support Group for People Who Have Lost A Loved One
    to Addiction or Substance Abuse
    7 Weeks: Mondays, April 7 - May 19, 5:30—7:00 p.m.

 

Bereavement Facilitator Volunteer Training
 The 9 week Bereavement Facilitators Training is offered twice yearly in the spring and fall. Meeting once per week, time in training is approximately 30 hours. Please call for more information.

Tuesday  April 22 – June 17th
3:30 – 7:00 (9 Weeks)

Help others work through their grief by facilitating bereavement support groups.  Learn about the grieving process, a mind-body interaction, and promote emotional health.  Understand the wide variety of responses to loss.  Health care providers are welcome to attend.  Registration and interview are required.  Call 667-2531.  $35 registration fee.