Among them are infants, children and teenagers, as well as adults of all ages. The Hospice Team of registered nurses, medical directors, social workers, chaplains, certified nurses aides, therapists, counselors, volunteers, and support staff work together with the patient, their family, and the patient's primary care physician to develop a comprehensive care plan. Hospice offers a sliding payment scale to those with limited financial or insurance resources. We provide education , individual counseling and a variety of grief support groups , free of charge, and tailored to particular needs including groups for children, teens, widows and widowers, and survivors of suicide. Counseling is provided on a brief therapy model by therapists with expertise in issues of grief and loss.
Appointments are necessary.
The Hospice of Northwest Ohio has the only support group in the area that provides a way for children to identify the many feelings triggered by the loss of a loved one. The support group for children gives them an opportunity to learn how to explore, understand and share their feelings in a healthy manner. Therapists at the Center utilize art, music, writing, storytelling and drama to help participants express their feelings of loss and to recognize they are not alone in their grief. The children's group is held on the second and fourth Saturday mornings of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. The teen groups are held on Mondays, from 4 to 5 p.m.