Grief Support
Grief support is an important part of the services offered by Hospice of Miami County. Support is provided to family members and friends up to one year after the loss of a loved one.
Support services are available to meet a variety of needs and are offered free of charge to all members of the community regardless of their association with hospice. Programs include.
- Growing Through Grief support groups provide a safe, informal environment for the expression of thoughts and feelings associated with grief.
- Living in the Midst of Grief is a series of six weekly daytime sessions designed to be educational as well as supportive. This series is generally offered in the spring and in the fall.
- Journeying Through the Season of Grief is a series of six weekly evening sessions designed to be educational as well as supportive. This series is generally offered in the spring and in the fall.
- Camp Courageous is a summer day camp for youth ages 5 to 18 who are experiencing grief and loss issues. The camp provides a non-threatening environment where those attending can express and share their feelings.
- Bravehearts is a day-long grief education and support program held in December. It is designed for children and teens who are coping with a loss during the holiday season.
- Memorial Services are held at various times throughout the year and are open to the public. Click on News and Events for specific days and times.
- The Lending Library offers resource materials to anyone in the community.
- 6:00 Supper and Friendship Luncheon are monthly gatherings for grieving adults. Learn more about supper or lunch.
- Spring Event for grieving Children & Teens
Our Bereavement staff is available to speak at your event, school, or organization. Topics include basic information about our Center, age-related grief education, volunteer opportunities, programming, and ways you can help. Contact us via email: gol@homc.org or call (937) 573-2100.
