Event: Hope for the Holidays Date and Time: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6 pm Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 This event is for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be an evening of making holiday ornaments in memory of loved ones and sharing helpful grief-coping tips for the upcoming holidays. Light refreshments will be served. On 12/5 Big Bend Hospice will be hosting a Family Hope for the Holidays. Here are some of the benefits of attending this event: Connect with other adults who are grieving Learn helpful grief coping tips Create a holiday ornament in memory of your loved one Find support and comfort during a difficult time Who should attend: Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one Anyone who is interested in learning more about grief and coping What to bring: Yourself A photo of your loved one (optional) Registration: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org with questions or to register.

Event: Hope for the Holidays Date and Time: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6 pm Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 This event is for families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be an evening of making holiday ornaments in memory of loved ones and sharing helpful grief-coping tips for the upcoming holidays. Light refreshments will be served. Here are some of the benefits of attending this event: Connect with other families who are grieving Learn helpful grief coping tips Create a holiday ornament in memory of your loved one Find support and comfort during a difficult time Who should attend: Families who are grieving the loss of a loved one Anyone who is interested in learning more about grief and coping What to bring: Yourself A photo of your loved one (optional) Registration: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org with questions or to register.

Have you lost someone to suicide? This group offers a safe place for adult survivors of suicide loss to meet in a confidential and compassionate setting each month. Tuesday, December 12 McCully House Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee For more information or to register please contact: Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org. This is a free community service of Big Bend Hospice. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for teens. 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 teens who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: January 2, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one 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 Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

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. 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: January 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone due to suicide 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 offers a monthly grief support group just for children. 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 children who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: January 23, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Children ages 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one Location: Conference Room C Located in 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 Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for teens. 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 teens who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: February 6, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one 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 Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

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. 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: February 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone due to suicide 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 offers a monthly grief support group just for children. 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 children who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: February 27, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Children ages 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one Location: Conference Room C Located in 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 Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for teens. 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 teens who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: March 5, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one 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 Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

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. 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: March 12, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone due to suicide 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

Our March\April Six Week Grief Support Group is FULL Please sign up for our next available group HERE 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: March 21, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 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