In 2018, drug overdoses continued to claim nearly one life per day in Maine. For the loved ones who have lost someone to addiction, it can be difficult to talk about.
Watch WABI's segment on Hopsice Volunteers of Hanock County support group for those whose lost a loved one to drugs.
ELLSWORTH - Karen Santerre knows firsthand the type of pain the drug epidemic is inflicting on families throughout the state.
She lost her son to a drug overdose on March 31, 2016.
To her, it felt like time stopped in its tracks.
Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County offers Bereavement Services for the families of our patients and for people in the community at large.
All support groups & workshops are free and open the the public, but pre-registation is requested. Please register at least one week before start date. Please fill out and return the registration formor call 207-667-2531 to pre-register.
Those Who Have Lost a Loved One
Wednesdays, January 16- March 6 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 14 McKenzie Ave, (HVHC) Ellsworth
Widows, Widowers and Partners
Mondays, January 14 - March 4 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 14 McKenzie Ave, (HVHC) Ellsworth
Those Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
Mondays, January 14 - March 4 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. St. Francis by the Sea Church Blue Hill
Aging and Loss
Tuesdays, January 15 -February 19 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 14 McKenzie Ave, (HVHC) Ellsworth
Please register at least one week before start date.
Watch WABI's segment on Hopsice Volunteers of Hanock County support group for those whose lost a loved one to drugs.
