Big Bend Hospice

Children’s Night
2025-02-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | BBH Jean McCully Family House – Family Room, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
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: Fourth Tuesday of the Month

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

January - February Six Week Grief Support Group
2025-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, 32308, United States
Update: This grief group is 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: Weekly from January 23 to February 27
Who: Anyone who has lost someone
Location:
Great Room at the Jean 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

Bereavement Buddies Walk
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a no-cost Bereavement Buddies walk. This event offers a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one to connect with others in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Weather permitting, we will meet near the Korean War Memorial and walk a loop around the park. Feel free to bring a chair and water if you’d like.
Event Details:

Date: March 13

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Cascades Park (Meet near the Korean War Memorial)

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experience a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Virtual Support Session: Grief Tips for the Newly Bereaved
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event – ZOOM
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this no-cost virtual presentation, we invite any adult seeking support to join us as we explore the basics of grief, share practical tips for coping, and provide resources to help navigate this challenging time.
Led by Pam Mezzina, LCSW, this session is designed to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand the grief process and learn tips for coping. Whether you’re newly bereaved or support someone who is, we’re here to provide guidance and encouragement. Participants are welcome to share questions and feedback in the chat throughout the session.

Event Details:

Date: March 20

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: This group will meet virtually via Zoom. Please register for more information.

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experienced a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Caregiving with Heart: Support for Hospice and Alzheimer's Families
2025-03-22 08:30 - 15:00 | Old West Florida Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice, ACTS 2 & the Alzheimer’s Project present
Caregiving with Heart: Support for Hospice and Alzheimer’s Families
Event Details:

Date: March 22

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm – Registration starts at 8:30am

Location: Old West Florida Enrichment Center – 2344 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee, FL

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who needs support while dealing with a loved one in hospice or living with Alzheimers.

Registration: Please contact Travia Cromartie at (850) 878-5310 or caregiverconf2025@bigbendhospice.org or sign up online HERE

April May Six Week Grief Support Group
2025-04-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-08 16:30 - 18:00 | BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, 32308, United States
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: Weekly from April 3 – May 9
Who: Anyone who has lost someone
Location:
Great Room at the Jean 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

Bereavement Buddies Walk
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a no-cost Bereavement Buddies walk. This event offers a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one to connect with others in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Weather permitting, we will meet near the Korean War Memorial and walk a loop around the park. Feel free to bring a chair and water if you’d like.
Event Details:

Date: April 10

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Cascades Park (Meet near the Korean War Memorial)

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experience a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Camp Woe-Be-Gone: A Grief Odyssey
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Challenger Learning Center, 200 S Duval St, Tallahahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice and the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee invite youth ages 6-12 that have experienced the death of a loved one to join us for Grief Odyssey. This fun, one-day camp will help children learn about the grief process and explore safe ways to turn “scars into stars.”
Light breakfast, lunch, and t-shirts will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required.

Event Details:

Date: April 12

Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Challenger Learning Center

More Information:

Cost: No cost, but donations are appreciated

Who should attend: youth ages 6-12 that have experienced the death of a loved one

Registration: Please contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or bereavement@bigbendhospice.org

Virtual Support Session: Grief Tips for the Newly Bereaved
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event – ZOOM
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this no-cost virtual presentation, we invite any adult seeking support to join us as we explore the basics of grief, share practical tips for coping, and provide resources to help navigate this challenging time.
Led by Pam Mezzina, LCSW, this session is designed to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand the grief process and learn tips for coping. Whether you’re newly bereaved or support someone who is, we’re here to provide guidance and encouragement. Participants are welcome to share questions and feedback in the chat throughout the session.

Event Details:

Date: April 17

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: This group will meet virtually via Zoom. Please register for more information.

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experienced a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Mother’s Day Grief Workshop
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Big Bend Hospice – Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center, 1723 Mahan Center Boulvard, Tallahassee, 32308, United States
When we have experienced the death of a woman that was special to us, Mother’s Day can be full of reminders of how much we miss them, love them, and how they continue to touch our lives. Join our Big Bend Hospice grief counselors and others who are grieving the loss of a mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, or other important woman for this Mother’s Day Grief Support Workshop. There’s no cost to attend, though donations are gratefully accepted.

Tuesday, May 6 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Big Bend Hospice
BBH Bartelt Conference Room, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.

During the session we will:
• Share memories (Bring a photo or memento if you wish)
• Discuss the challenges of grieving and how to cope.
• Learn how to create healthy continuing bonds through ceremony or grief rituals.
• Have time to connect with others and remember that we are not alone.
• Enjoy light refreshments.
* Activities for youth ages 6 and up that have lost loved ones will meet concurrently in the Jean McCully Family House Family Room.
For more information or to register for this no cost workshop, contact:
Pam Mezzina | (850) 878-5310 | bereavement@bigbendhospice.org
We look forward to seeing you!

Bereavement Buddies Walk
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a no-cost Bereavement Buddies walk. This event offers a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one to connect with others in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Weather permitting, we will meet near the Korean War Memorial and walk a loop around the park. Feel free to bring a chair and water if you’d like.
Event Details:

Date: May 8

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Cascades Park (Meet near the Korean War Memorial)

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experience a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Virtual Support Session: Grief Tips for the Newly Bereaved
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event – ZOOM
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this no-cost virtual presentation, we invite any adult seeking support to join us as we explore the basics of grief, share practical tips for coping, and provide resources to help navigate this challenging time.
Led by Pam Mezzina, LCSW, this session is designed to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand the grief process and learn tips for coping. Whether you’re newly bereaved or support someone who is, we’re here to provide guidance and encouragement. Participants are welcome to share questions and feedback in the chat throughout the session.

Event Details:

Date: May 15

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: This group will meet virtually via Zoom. Please register for more information.

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experienced a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Spring Fling: Take Flight in the Garden
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
Big Bend Hospice presents Spring Fling: Take Flight in the Garden
Join us for a night of food, music, and fun in the beautiful gardens of Tallahassee Nurseries!
Event Details:

Date: May 15, 2025

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Tallahassee Nurseries

More Information:

Cost: Ticket $150
To purchase tickets call 850-878-5310 or visit bigbendhospice.org/spring-fling

Thursday June/July Adult Grief Support Group
2025-06-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-03 16:30 - 18:00 | BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, 32308, United States
Big Bend Hospice offers a four-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: Thursdays June 5 – July 3 | We will not be meeting June 19
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Who: Anyone who has lost someone
Location:
Jean McCully Family House Great Room
Big Bend Hospice – 1723 Mahan Center 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

Father’s Day Grief Workshop
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Big Bend Hospice – Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center, 1723 Mahan Center Boulvard, Tallahassee, 32308, United States
When we have experienced the death of a man that was special to us, Father’s Day can be full of reminders of how much we miss them, love them, and how they continue to touch our lives. Join our Big Bend Hospice grief counselors and others who are grieving the loss of a father, grandfather, uncle, son, or other important man for this Father’s Day Grief Support Workshop. There’s no cost to attend, though donations are gratefully accepted.

Tuesday, June 10 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Big Bend Hospice
BBH Bartelt Conference Room, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.

During the session we will:
• Share memories (Bring a photo or memento if you wish)
• Discuss the challenges of grieving and how to cope.
• Learn how to create healthy continuing bonds through ceremony or grief rituals.
• Have time to connect with others and remember that we are not alone.
• Enjoy light refreshments.
* Activities for youth ages 6 and up that have lost loved ones will meet concurrently in the Jean McCully Family House Family Room.
For more information or to register for this no cost workshop, contact:
Pam Mezzina | (850) 878-5310 | bereavement@bigbendhospice.org
We look forward to seeing you!

Bereavement Buddies Walk
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a no-cost Bereavement Buddies walk. This event offers a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one to connect with others in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Weather permitting, we will meet near the Korean War Memorial and walk a loop around the park. Feel free to bring a chair and water if you’d like.
Event Details:

Date: June 12

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Cascades Park (Meet near the Korean War Memorial)

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experience a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Monday July Adult Grief Support Group
2025-07-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Remington Green Office, 2840 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, 32308, United States
Big Bend Hospice offers a four-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: Mondays July 7 – July 28
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Who: Anyone who has lost someone
Location:
2840 Remington Green Circle Conference Room

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

Bereavement Buddies Walk
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Governor’s Square Mall, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, 32301, United States
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a no-cost Bereavement Buddies walk. This event offers a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one to connect with others in a relaxed setting. For Governor’s Square Mall meetup location, call 850-878-5310 or email pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org
Event Details:

Date: July 10

Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Governor’s Square Mall (call for meetup location 850-878-5310)

More Information:

Cost: No cost

Anyone who has experience a recent loss

Registration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org
