A life threatening illness affects not just the patient, but the family as well. Losing a loved one is a devastating experience that can leave people feeling lonely or unable to cope. Grief is a normal process but if grief is too much to bear, our expert team offers help and support.

The Bereavement Counselors at Hospice of Scotland County are committed to the health and well-being of persons anticipating or affected by the death of a loved one. The counselors strive to offer a warm and caring presence so the individuals and families can freely express their grief. It is our hope that through all these helpful relationships, healing and readjustment can take place.

Normal grief has no calendar or timetable. The ways in which people experience grief are many and varied. Because individuals react differently to loss, Hospice of Scotland County offers a variety of bereavement services. If you have recently experienced the death of someone close to you, or if you have experienced any significant loss, we can help you.

Helping them not to forget, but to accept.
Hospice of Scotland County offers a variety of bereavement programs to ease people back into the mainstream of life.

One-on-One:
Some individuals are more comfortable and counseling can be more effective on a one-on-one basis. Supportive counseling is available from trained staff and volunteers.

Grief Support Groups:
Our grief support groups are uniquely designed for individuals experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. In a caring confidential setting, participants can share their experiences and freely express their feelings and reactions to their loss.

Correspondence:
After the death of a patient and continuing through the next thirteen months, timely mailings are sent to our grieving family members. These contain helpful information about the grief process and suggestions for coping during this time of adjustment.

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