September 2024 Monthly Suicide Loss Support Group
BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, United StatesAs part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss due to suicide. Trained grief counselors lead the group 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, September 10 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Great Room at the Jean McCully Family House, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center This group provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one due to suicide 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 due to suicide Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org. Registration is required for the initial session.
September/October Six Week Grief Support Group
Update: This grief group is now full. To get on the grief group wait list, please email bereavement@bigbendhospice.org Big Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief, and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org
September/October Six Week Grief Support Group
Update: This grief group is now full. To get on the grief group wait list, please email bereavement@bigbendhospice.org Big Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief, and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: September 19, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org
September 2024 Monthly Children’s Night Grief Support Group
BBH Jean McCully Family House - Family Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesIs 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
September/October Six Week Grief Support Group
Update: This grief group is now full. To get on the grief group wait list, please email bereavement@bigbendhospice.org Big Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief, and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: September 26, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org
Big Bend Hospice Volunteer Training
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.
October 2024 Teen Grief Support Group
BBH Jean McCully Family House - Family Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesDoes 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.
September/October Six Week Grief Support Group
Update: This grief group is now full. To get on the grief group wait list, please email bereavement@bigbendhospice.org Big Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief, and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: October 3, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org
October 2024 Suicide Loss Support Group
BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, United StatesAs part of our Community Bereavement Care, Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss due to suicide. Trained grief counselors lead the group 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, October 8 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: This group will meet in the Great Room at the Jean McCully Family House, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center This group provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one due to suicide 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 due to suicide Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org.
September/October Six Week Grief Support Group
Update: This grief group is now full. To get on the grief group wait list, please email bereavement@bigbendhospice.org Big Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief, and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org
2024 Teen Woe Be Gone Retreat
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!
October 22 Children’s Grief Support Group
BBH Jean McCully Family House - Family Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesIs 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
Big Bend Hospice Volunteer Training
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.