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PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice

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5400 MacArthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
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PeaceHealth Hospice provides a comfortable and dignified transition toward the end of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Using expert skills, our entire team works with patients and their loved ones to keep them comfortable and supported. Our specially trained care team serves patients wherever they live — in their own homes, assisted and senior living or skilled nursing facilities. 

 

Anticipatory Grief Support

Caring for a loved one with a terminal illness can be an overwhelming experience. There are many losses to which one must adjust. Life is forever changed. Knowing what is normal and what to expect can be helpful in coping with this painful experience.

Available Anticipatory Grief Support Services

  • Consultation for families coping with a life-threatening illness
  • Bereavement counselors provide support to children and adults
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Education presentations for schools, businesses and community groups
  • Library resources on dying and death
Bereavement Support Groups

Pathways – Adult Grief Support Group

Day Groups

Tuesdays In-person Day Group

This free group meets on the second and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. A $5 dollar donation is suggested. Masks are required. Call to register.

Group will meet in the Willow room of the Hope Bereavement Center located at:

5400 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661

Thursdays In-person Day Group

This free group meets on the first and the third Thursday of the month from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. A $5 dollar donation is suggested. Masks are required. Call to register.

Group will meet in the Willow room of the Hope Bereavement Center located at:

5400 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661


Evening Groups

Wednesday In-person Evening Group

This free group meets on the first and the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. A $5 dollar donation is suggested. Masks are required. Call to register.

Group will meet in the Willow room of the Hope Bereavement Center located at:

5400 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661


SOS – Adult Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group

In-person Evening Group

This free group meets on the second and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. A $5 dollar donation is suggested. Masks are required. Call to register.

Group will meet in the Willow room of the Hope Bereavement Center located at:

5400 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661


Stepping Stones Children’s Grief Support Group

In-house groups are forming now. Please call 360-696-5120 for more information.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral part of Hope Bereavement Services. These volunteers assist in making possible the unique services that the Bereavement program provides for individual and families. Volunteers are highly valued for their generosity in donating numerous hours each year.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Facilitators for children’s grief support groups
  • In-home caregiver respite (no hands-on care)
  • Hospice House patient/family/staff support

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please call 360-696-5100.

 

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