Help and Hope through the journey of grief
What is Bereavement?
Bereavement refers to the time following a death that is filled with a
unique mix of feelings, reactions and struggles experienced by all those grieving the death of someone close to them. The experience of grief is personal and universal. Responses vary from brief acknowledgment… to lives that are forever changed.
Who would benefit from bereavement support?
Our bereavement service's express our concern for any person who has suffered a loss through death and is offered to anyone who can benefit. (Hospice enrollment is not necessary to receive our bereavement services). United Hospice Services Bereavement program is an extension of the total care provided to hospice families and the community.
Is there a cost for these services?
There is no cost for bereavement services. Services are available free of charge to all participants.
A variety of services are offered, which include:
- Support and Counseling Services - Our Social Worker, specially trained in the area of bereavement, will provide individual support sessions on an as needed basis.
- Monthly Mailings - At your request, a 13 month series of mailings regarding your grief and loss issues will be sent to you.
- Grief Support Groups - Each support group is facilitated by a trained bereavement volunteer. The focus of group support is to identify ways to process a loss through discussion, sharing and information.
- Lunch or Dinner Social Support Groups - This is an informal, social support outing for widows, widowers, or singles that have lost a loved one through death. It provides an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy good conversation in a supported setting. Groups meet for about an hour. Lunch/dinner on your own.
Contact United Hospice Service at 800-635-7490 ext. 4134 and ask for the Bereavement Coordinator. Our bereavement specialist will conduct and individual assessment to determine your particular needs. |  |
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