Hosparus Health to Host Service of Remembrance and Holiday Grief Support Programs

November 16 service at Holy Family Catholic Church complements a full season of Hope for the Holidays offerings.

Hosparus Health invites families and friends to gather for its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 16, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. EDT at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road.

This heartfelt service honors the memories of Hosparus Health patients who have died within the past year, as well as the family members and friends who partnered with the organization in their care. The event will feature music, readings, and a ceremony of reflection, followed by a reception at 5:00 p.m.

“The Service of Remembrance is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and honor the people who have touched our lives in meaningful ways,” said Amy Hill, LCSW, Hosparus Health Executive Director of Counseling Services. “Whether you’re remembering a loved one who recently passed or simply seeking a sense of connection this season, we welcome you to join us.”

Families are encouraged to RSVP with the number of guests attending by visiting HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or calling 888-345-8197.

Hope for the Holidays
In addition to the Service of Remembrance, Hosparus Health offers a variety of Hope for the Holidays programs through the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center on Ephraim McDowell Drive and the Hosparus Health Resource Center at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA

Hope for the Holidays – Grief Counseling Center (GCC)
Location: Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY
Register: Call 502-456-5451 or online at HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling
Wednesdays | 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

• November 12: Grief and Gratitude in the Season of Thanksgiving
• December 3: Reconsidering Rituals and Traditions
• December 17: Tapping Resilience: Managing Expectations and Holiday Stress
• January 7: Grief Resolutions for the New Year

Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

• November 13: Grief and Gratitude in the Season of Thanksgiving
• December 4: Reconsidering Rituals and Traditions
• December 18: Tapping Resilience: Managing Expectations and Holiday Stress
• January 8: Grief Resolutions for the New Year

These adult sessions are designed to provide education, self-regulation strategies, and community support for those grieving a loss.

Hope for the Holidays – Resource Center
Location: Hosparus Health Resource Center, Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, 1720 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY
Register: Online at HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or call 502-456-5451
Childcare available through YMCA Kids Club for children under six.
Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

• November 20: Setting the Table for Grief in the Season of Thanksgiving
• December 4: Reconsidering Rituals and Traditions
• December 18: Unexpected Gifts: Ornaments and Simple Gifts
• January 8: Grief Resolutions for the New Year

National Children’s Memorial Day – Resource Center
Sunday, December 14 | Healing Space: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Remembrance & Candle Lighting Ceremony: 6:45 p.m.
Community members are invited to honor the memories of children who have died at a luminary and globally observed candle-lighting ceremony. Guests are encouraged to bring photos or small mementos of their child to help create a shared space of remembrance, gratitude, and light.
Location: Hosparus Health Resource Center, Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, 1720 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY
Register: Online at HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or call 502-456-5451
If you’re unable to attend, you may request a luminary be made in your child’s honor and their name read during the service by contacting Joe Ferry at jferry@hosparus.org.

Pre-registration for any of these programs is encouraged by visiting HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or calling 888-345-8197.

Mental Health for the Holidays (in Partnership with YMCA):

• November 18 (In-Person): Supporting Yourself and Others Through Holiday Grief, 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Republic Bank Foundation YMCA
• December 8 (Virtual): Grief, Traditions, and Support for the Holidays, Noon–1:00 p.m. via Zoom

These events are part of the YMCA’s Mental Health for the Holidays series, a collaboration promoting mental wellness through grief education and coping strategies. For more information or to register, visit YMCALouisville.org/programs/health-fitness/mental-health-programs.

Grief Counseling Services
Hosparus Health’s grief services are provided at no cost to families of hospice patients for up to 13 months after a loss. For community members who did not receive hospice care, licensed counselors accept most major insurance plans. Sliding-scale fees and financial assistance are available. For more information on ongoing grief counseling groups and programs offered throughout the year, visit HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or call 888-345-8197.

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