The Hospice chaplain provides spiritual care and support to patients and their caregivers, addressing questions and concerns of a spiritual nature. Working cooperatively with the patient's minister, if available, the Hospice chaplain is often a main source of help and support for Hospice patients and their family members. Bereavement Services Hospice of Burke County provides a variety of bereavement services to help those who have lost a family member or loved one. A support group for children who have experienced the death of a special person in their life Camp Hope, a weekend camp for bereaved children On-going support for the family after the death of a family member or loved one Children's Bereavement Services Because of their age, limited experiences and lack of coping skills, the grieving process for children can be very difficult. Within the school system, Hospice provides counseling, education and support to faculty, staff and students.
Hospice offers workshops to administrators, teachers and counselors about children's grief issues.
These workshops help adults better understand how children grieve and how they can be of support to a grieving child. Grief support groups have also been provided to students in the Burke County school system. These groups have had a positive impact on the child's personal growth and in their school performance. Hospice also provides crisis counseling and support to school personnel and students after the death of a student, teacher or staff member. All of these services are provided free of charge.