August Teen Night
This group is for middle and high school-aged teens who have experiencedthe death of a loved one. Big Bend Hospice holds this special space oncea month for teens to learn about, process, and share their grief. If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
Alzheimers – Dementia and other related disorders (ADRD TRAINING)
Join us Tuesday Aug 10th for ALZHEIMERS-DEMENTIA AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS (ADRD TRAINING) with Geno Santopadre from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Big Bend Hospice (1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee) This is a one-time course mandated by the State of Florida. This presentation emphasizes understanding and approaches to use when caring for patients with impaired cognition providing specific suggestions that are appropriate for each state of dementia.
August Suicide Loss Support Group
If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
August Children’s Night
This group is for elementary school-aged teens who have experiencedthe death of a loved one. Big Bend Hospice holds this special space once a month for children to learn about, process, and share their grief. If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
Vigil Training
Join us Tuesday Aug 24th VIGIL TRAINING with Betty Morales from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm This presentation covers the physical and spiritual events of imminent death. Anyone can take this class, but you must take it to be on the vigil team.
August Virtual Volunteer Training
Join us on September 25 for our Virtual Volunteer Training via Zoom. Learn how Volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients and how you can help! Learn more at https://bigbendhospice.org/become-a-volunteer or contact Katie Mandell at (850) 878-5310.
September Teen Night
This group is for middle and high school-aged teens who have experiencedthe death of a loved one. Big Bend Hospice holds this special space oncea month for teens to learn about, process, and share their grief. If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
Transitions and Valor Program Presentation
Join us Tuesday Sep 14th TRANSITIONS AND VALOR PROGRAM PRESENTATION with Ryan Thompson and Derrick Sykes from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm This presentation will discuss the origins of these programs, their journey to success, where they are now, and where they are heading next.
September Suicide Loss Support Group
If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
September Virtual Volunteer Training
Join us on September 25 for our Virtual Volunteer Training via Zoom. Learn how Volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients and how you can help! Learn more at https://bigbendhospice.org/become-a-volunteer or contact Katie Mandell at (850) 878-5310.
September Children’s Night
This group is for elementary school-aged teens who have experiencedthe death of a loved one. Big Bend Hospice holds this special space once a month for children to learn about, process, and share their grief. If you are interested in attending this group please contact Katie Kliner, MSW at (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org. COVID screenings will take place prior to the meetings to promote the safety and well-being of participants.
5 Wishes/Advanced Directives
Join us Tuesday, September 28th for a presentation on 5 WISHES/ADVANCED DIRECTIVES with Laura Strickland from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm This presentation will cover the basics of advanced directives utilizing the 5 Wishes document and more.