Hospice provides an array of support groups to help people of all ages cope with
the loss of a loved one.

Support groups can help put feelings in perspective and reduce the sense of isolation that often accompanies loss. Our support groups provide an opportunity to share experiences, thoughts and feelings with understanding peers, which can be the first step toward building new social relationships and developing hope for the future.

Many of these services are free. Others are offered at a nominal fee on a sliding scale basis or are covered by insurance. All support group meetings are conducted by professional counselors and trained volunteers. See a schedule of groups below.

Mending Hearts is an adult support group. In the safety of a group and in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding members talk about their feelings and concerns. As they share their experiences, members help each other work through their feelings and come to terms with the new realities of life. Mending Hearts is a community service of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Anyone can attend this group free of charge.

Montrose
Bosom Buddies Room
645 South Fifth Street
252-2520 - for more information

Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The group meets weekly on Mondays &
Thursdays. You can attend either group depending on your schedule.
 Pre-registration is not required.
New participants are welcome at any time.

 

Grand Junction 
Miller Homestead
3090 North 12th Street
254-0891 - for more information

Thursdays
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The group meets weekly on Thursdays.  
Pre-registration is not required and you may attend as needed.  New participants are welcome at any time.
 

Delta
Every Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado Office
195 Stafford Lane

Pre-Registration is not required.
New participants are welcome at any time.

Counseling sessions are available to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one or for children that are connected to someone with a serious illness. Many of these services are free. Others are offered at a nominal fee on a sliding scale basis or are covered by insurance.

For information please call 254-0894 or email adultsupport@hospicewco.com.

Men who have experienced the death of a loved one can find support through “Just for Men,” a grief group offered by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.  This group meets every Tuesday at the Miller Homestead, 3090 North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO. Just for Men is open to any man in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. There is no need for the deceased to have been a Hospice patient. 

Studies have shown that men and women, children and teens, all grieve differently. Hospice has developed this specialized, educational group just for men. This group provides an opportunity for men to consider various methods or techniques of dealing with the problems that arise as the result of a loss.  It is an opportunity to ask questions and get answers and is not a group therapy session. It is an exploration of the grieving process as experienced by men.

Hospice professional staff and volunteers will facilitate the meetings. There is no charge for attendance, but registration is required.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jim at 248-8844

Holidays are extremely difficult for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. To meet that need, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado offers a program called “Handling the Holidays.” For more information, please call 245-5377.

For Children and Teens

Camp provides a safe and compassionate environment for children to explore their grief issues with peers and enjoy the outdoors. Hospice staff and trained volunteers guide campers through activities such as art, music, and storytelling, with free time for hiking and fun. Camp takes place over a weekend and is for children and teens ages 7-14. There is a $35 fee to attend camp. Scholarships are available.

For additional information, please call 245-5377 or email ctcenter@hospicewco.com. 

Counseling is open to any child from the ages 3 - 18 who has experienced the death of a loved one or is coping with a serious illness of a loved one. Counseling is available regardless of ability to pay. Services are offered at a nominal fee on a sliding scale basis or are covered by insurance. Scholarships are available.

For information please call 245-5377 or email ctcenter@hospicewco.com. 

This group provides support for not only children but also family members. Children are divided into groups based on age and utilize many activities to learn to cope with their loss.  Attending this group is free of charge.

For information please call 245-5377 or email ctcenter@hospicewco.com. 

Programs in area schools provide an easily accessible way for children to participate in grief support groups. School programs are free of charge.

For information please call 245-5377 or email ctcenter@hospicewco.com. 

 Boomerang offers continued support for children who have previously attended a grief group. It is also an opportunity for kids who have not attended any programs to “ease into” talking about their loss with other kids. Kids of all ages who have had a loss are invited to attend.  Attending this group is free of charge.

The group meets once a month.

For information please call 245-5377 or email ctcenter@hospicewco.com. 

For Caregivers  

Sessions will cover understanding how the caregiving role changes relationships, advance directives, community resources, learning to care for the caregiver, anticipatory grief and decision making.