Is your child in need of a safe and supportive space to talk about the death of someone special? Big Bend Hospice offers a free, monthly support group for children ages 6-12, open to all youth in our community. The loss does not need to be recent for a child to benefit from participating. Event Details:  Date: Tuesday, August 27th  Time: 5:30-6:30 PM  Location: Family Room at the Jean McCully Family House, next to the Margaret Z. Dozier House 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: Free  Who: Open to the community  Registration: Required for the initial session  For more information or to register, please contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

Does your teen need 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 grief support group, at no cost, for teens ages 13-17. The loss does not have to be recent for a teen to benefit from participating.  Event Details:  Date: Tuesday, September 3  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 teens to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No Cost Who: Teens ages 13-17 Registration: Please contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org Registration is required for the initial session. 

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, August 24th  Time: 5:30-6:30 PM  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, September 28th 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.  

Does your teen need 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 grief support group, at no cost, for teens ages 13-17. The loss does not have to be recent for a teen to benefit from participating.  Event Details:  Date: Tuesday, October 1 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 teens to share their feelings, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  More Information:  Cost: No Cost Who: Teens ages 13-17 Registration: Please contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org Registration is required for the initial session. 

Event: Teen Woe Be Gone Retreat Date and Time: This event has been cancelled Teen Woe-Be-Gone, scheduled for October 11, has been cancelled due to circumstances out of our control. We invite community teens to attend our Teen Night this evening at Big Bend Hospice and to check out upcoming holiday support sessions including the November Family Feast of Remembrance and December Hope for the Holidays. Events from October 1 – December 7 | Big Bend Hospice Our sincere thanks to Bradley’s Pond, and to our BBH staff and volunteers for their willingness to help. We hope to be calling on them to help with future events!

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.