Hospice of the Northwest, Grief Support Group Schedule — June 15, 2010

Grief Support Services

Hospice of the Northwest, formerly Skagit Hospice, provides support to anyone in our communities who is coping with grief after the death of a loved one. Call our Bereavement Program for information and referrals, attend a free grief support group, or borrow materials from our Resource Center. For more information, phone 360-814-5589 or 360-814-5550.

· Daytime Ongoing Grief Support First and third Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Oak Harbor at the Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Street; first and third Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Mount Vernon at the Hospice office at 819 S. 13th Street; second and fourth Mondays from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Anacortes at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 9th Street.

· Evening Ongoing Grief Support First and third Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Sedro-Woolley at the Senior Center, 715 Pacific Street.

· Loss of a Child (at any age) Ongoing Grief Support Second and fourth Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Mount Vernon at the Hospice office at 819 S. 13th Street; pre-registration required. Please phone 360-814-5589.

· In-Service Education For grief and loss presentations for your organization or employees, contact the Hospice of the Northwest Bereavement Coordinator at 360-814-5589.
Hospice of the Northwest Resource Center: A free lending library open to the community

Books and other materials are available for adults, teens and children. Topics include care-giving, coping with disease, end-of-life concerns, grief and loss and inspiration for challenging times. Visitors will find a comfortable place to sit and read, browse or find materials to check out.

The Resource Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hospice office at 819 South 13th Street in Mount Vernon and after hours by appointment. A member of the Hospice team can answer questions or help you find what you need. For information call Hospice of the Northwest's Bereavement Program at 360-814-5589.