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Grief Services

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Grieving is as much a part of our lives as living and dying. Many of us, however, won’t seek help following a devastating loss. Hosparus Health is so committed to grief counseling that we offer services at no cost for up to 13 months after the death of a loved one previously in our care. This includes pre-death counseling for anticipated deaths. Grief services are also available for anyone in the community, regardless of a previous engagement with Hosparus Health.

Led by licensed professionals, sessions meet monthly or twice monthly, and can be individual, family, or group.

 

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What you can expect with grief services.

We offer both individual and group services for adults, children, and teens, as well as extended family and friends. Once you contact us for counseling services, a counselor will call you to discuss the best option for your current needs.

Grief services are provided at no cost to families of hospice patients prior to and up to 13 months following a death. For the community, our services are provided to anyone grieving a loss due to death. Thanks to generous support through grants, foundations and individual donors, fees for these services are determined by sliding scale (based on income) and can include financial assistance for those unable to pay, and there are no fees for support groups.

These organizations and many others support our
Grief Counseling programs:

WHAS and Kosair

Counseling
Ongoing groups
Loss of spouse or partner
Loss of parent or surrogate parent
Loss of Child Support Group
Young Adult Parent Loss Support Group
PRISM (LGBTQ+ Group)
Specialty groups & events
Camp Evergreen Family Grief Camp
Annual Remembrance Ceremonies
Hope for the Holidays

Once you contact us for individual or family counseling services, a counselor will call you to discuss the best option for your current needs.

Your counselor will learn more about your story and about your grief symptoms during your initial sessions. Both you and your counselor will find ways to help you cope with your grief to move through your grief process. The number of sessions will vary and will be determined by both you and your counselor as you work together.

Loss of spouse or partner

This is an 8-session support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner, meeting twice a month, either the first and third week or second and fourth weeks of the month. The group is facilitated by licensed counselors.

Pre-registration is required for those attending the group for the first time. The facilitator will call you prior to the group. There is no fee.

View the calendar to see when this group occurs.

To register call 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or submit an online contact form: https://hosparushealth.org/contact-us/  .

Loss of parent or surrogate parent

A support group where you may meet and talk with others who’ve experienced parent loss. Gain support and encouragement from others who are working through their grief. Members are invited to share about current challenges they are facing in their grief and discuss ideas for healthy coping.

Pre-registration is required for those attending the group for the first time. The facilitator will call you prior to the group. There is no fee.

View the calendar to see when this group occurs.

To register call 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or submit an online contact form: https://hosparushealth.org/contact-us/  .

Loss of Child Support Group

A peer-centered support group for people grieving the loss of a child or child-surrogate. Members are invited to share about current challenges they are facing in their grief and discuss ideas for healthy coping.

Pre-registration is required for those attending the group for the first time. The facilitator will call you prior to the group. There is no fee.

View the calendar to see when this group occurs.

To register call 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or submit an online contact form: https://hosparushealth.org/contact-us/  .

Young Adult Parent Loss Support Group

A peer-centered support group for young adults (age 18-35) grieving the loss of a parent or parent-surrogate. Members are invited to share about current challenges they are facing in their grief and discuss ideas for healthy coping.

Pre-registration is required for those attending the group for the first time. The facilitator will call you prior to the group.

There is no fee.

View the calendar to see when this group occurs.

To register call 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or submit an online contact form: https://hosparushealth.org/contact-us/  .

PRISM (LGBTQ+ Group)

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An LGBT Bereavement Support Group

This is an ongoing peer-centered loss support group for those in the LGBT community who are grieving a loss due to death including the death of a partner/spouse, parent, sibling or other significant relationship.

The group is facilitated by licensed counselors. Pre-registration is required for first-time attendees. A facilitator will contact you prior to the group. There is no fee.

View the calendar to see when this group occurs.

To register call 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or submit an online contact form: https://hosparushealth.org/contact-us/  .

Camp Evergreen Family Grief Camp

Held every Fall, Camp Evergreen is a special weekend where traditional camp meets important grief work for bereaved families with children (ages 6 – 18). Evergreen is facilitated by licensed professional counselors from the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center and trained volunteers. This unique retreat provides an opportunity for families to gather, enhance their resilience and rediscover hope.

Activities:

  • Family time and recreation
  • Team building and cooperative games
  • Specialized grief workshops
  • Traditional campfire
  • Art activities and games
  • Memorial celebration

The 2023 Camp date is September 29 – October 1, 2023. Learn more and sign up at the button below.

Camp Info
Annual Remembrance Ceremonies

Our annual remembrance ceremonies are every November and December in each community and serve as a moment for you, your family, and friends to celebrate and remember Hosparus Health patients who have died from the previous year.

Stay tuned for the 2023 dates.

Hope for the Holidays

Hope for the Holidays takes place during the holiday season, starting before Thanksgiving and continuing through the new year. These groups are a chance for adults to gather for topical conversation and sharing as they consider how to keep the spirit of the season. The program is facilitated by one of our grief counselors, and each session addresses one aspect of the holiday season and offers practical suggestions for support to oneself and family during this special time of year.

Visit the calendar to view upcoming grief programs

Let us help you start healing.

If you or a loved one are ready to speak with a grief counselor, we’re here for you. Give us a call at 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197, or send us a message by selecting ‘Contact Us.’

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Make a Payment

If you need to make a payment to our grief counseling center, please visit the payment page at the button below.

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Hosparus Health’s Grief Counseling Center has been a cornerstone for our organization that sets us apart from other organizations and elevates the quality of care for the patients and families we serve. View our impact on the community and staff this last year with our grief counseling annual report.

Annual Report

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