PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice

5400 MacArthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661

Support groups

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.

Patient & Visitor Information

Our Services

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Our Team

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Dustin J. Colegrove DO
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
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Alysha R. Goodwin NP
- Hematology - Oncology
- Hospice and Palliative Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
- Nurse Practitioner, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Debra E. Harrington NP
- Hematology - Oncology
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
- Nurse Practitioner, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Julie G. Kilzer NP
- Hematology - Oncology
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
- Nurse Practitioner, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Jefferson T. Loa MD
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine
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Jennifer J. O'Donnell NP
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Family Medicine
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James T. Crider MD
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine