Is your child in need of a safe and supportive space to talk about the death of someone special? As part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly support group, at no cost, for children ages 6-12. The loss does not need to be recent for a child to benefit from participating.  Event Details:  Date: Tuesday, October 22nd Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Family Room at the Jean McCully Family House, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center This group provides a safe space for children to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No cost Who: Children ages 6-12 Registration: Please contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org Registration is required for the initial session

Are you interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer? No prior experience needed— just an open heart and a desire to help.   Volunteers provide companionship, emotional support, respite care for caregivers, assist with small tasks in the home, and more.  Event Details:  Date: Saturday, November 2nd Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Prefer online? You can complete the training online at your own pace.  To learn more about how you can become a volunteer, visit bigbendhospice.org/become-a-trained-volunteer or call 850-878-5310.  

As part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice is offering a Feast of Remembrance for families dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the workshop in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others.  Event Details:  Date: Thursday, November 11 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center Conference Room This group provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No cost Who: Families who have lost a loved one. This loss does not have to be recent Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org. We invite you to bring a dish in memory or honor of your loved one to share.

As part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice is offering a Feast of Remembrance for adults dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the workshop in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others.  Event Details:  Date: Thursday, November 14 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center Conference Room This group provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No cost Who: Individuals who have lost a loved one. This loss does not have to be recent Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org. We invite you to bring a dish in memory or honor of your loved one to share.

As part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice is offering a Hope for the Holidays Workshop for families dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the workshop in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others.  Event Details:  Date: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center Conference Room This group provides a safe space for families who have lost a loved one to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No cost Who: Families who have lost a loved one. This loss does not have to be recent Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org.

As part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice is offering a Hope for the Holidays Workshop for adults dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the workshop in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others.  Event Details:  Date: Thursday, December 12 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center Conference Room This group provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No cost Who: Individuals who have lost a loved one. This loss does not have to be recent Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org.