Loss and grief are two normal and recurring themes throughout the life cycle. Grief is a reaction to loss and enables us to cope. Each loss is unique and needs differ for each individual during grief. Hospice of Helping Hands offers a variety of support services to meet individual, family and community circumstances.
Bereaved families and friends of Hospice of Helping Hands’ patients are provided with contact and support by qualified staff for 13 months after the patient’s death.
The following services are offered free of charge:
Grief and Loss mailing series at regular intervals
Telephone support at regular intervals
Grief and Loss counseling with needs assessment and referrals
Grief support groups for children, teens, adults
Memorial Services
Resources such as books, brochures, handouts and videos
Camp Warm Hearts for bereaved children and teens
Community education and presentations
**Short-term grief and loss counseling is available free-of-charge for community members unless more intense services are identified. If more intense services are identified a referral will be made to a more appropriate agency.
It is important to remember that support is available, and you do not have to go through this time alone.Bells of Hope Community Memorial Service 2009
Below is the memorial slide show from the 2009 Bells of Hope Community Memorial Service. Hospice of Helping Hands' families and community members were invited to attend and have a picture of their loved one included in the slide show. For more information regarding our annual memorial services, please contact our Bereavement Coordinator at 800-992-6592.
