Bereavement Support – Virtual Support Groups
Hospice Atlanta’s Bereavement department focuses on providing comfort, support and resources for those that have lost a loved one. We understand that grief is a very normal yet difficult process and everyone experiences it differently. Hospice Atlanta offers a wide range of support options for your personal journey.
Our Bereavement Coordinators are available by phone for grief support and counseling Monday through Friday. In addition, Hospice Atlanta offers virtual support groups, free of charge, to our bereaved community.
For more information, please call (404) 869-3000 and ask to speak with someone in the Bereavement Department.
Hospice Atlanta Bereavement Support Services:
- Support by phone
- One in-person counseling session
- Virtual Support Groups
- Invitation to a Remembrance Service
- Mailed grief and coping information
- A virtual library of resource information
- Referrals for supportive therapy
- Group presentations on the process of grief
- Camp STARS—annual bereavement camp
Community Bereavement Support 2026 Calendar
Hospice Atlanta Bereavement Services department is pleased to offer a variety of workshops and support groups as free grief-support resources for the community. Participation is open to all adults working through the death of a loved one, regardless of whether their loved one was a Hospice Atlanta patient.
In-Person Bereavement Events
Landscapes of Grief Workshops
Landscapes of Grief workshops are 6-week, free, in-person grief support groups open to all adults working through the death of a loved one. Sessions occur over consecutive weeks. Participants are asked to commit to attending all sessions. After the 2nd meeting the group will be closed to new participants. Registration is required.
For more information and to register, please contact: Paulette Slawson, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice Atlanta at Paulette.Slawson@vnhs.org or (404) 527-6558
* NOTE: This is not a faith-based group and is open to all
Sundays, January 18-February 22, 2026, from 2:00-3:30pm
The Cathedral of St. Philip: 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Facilitators: Rev. David Boyd, Gillian Renault and Paulette Slawson
Tuesdays, May 19-June 23, 2026, from 10:00-11:30am
Holy Cross Catholic Church: 3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341 Facilitators: Gillian Renault and Diane Gregory
Annual Spring Bereavement Workshop: Resilience Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1:30-5pm
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1:30-5pm, Hospice Atlanta Bereavement Services department is hosting the annual bereavement event Resilience: Discovering Your Strength Through Grief. This workshop is an afternoon filled with support and comfort for our community that has suffered a loss. Resilience: Discovering Your Strength Through Grief is a bereavement workshop that includes special guest speakers sharing their powerful personal stories of resilience through grief and more. This event is free of charge and open community-wide to anyone working through the death of a loved one.
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Paulette Slawson (404) 527-6558 or paulette.slawson@vnhs.org
For more information click here: RESILIENCE April 11 2026
Annual Bereavement Camp
2026 CAMP STARS
Friday, November 6th – Sunday, November 8th
This incredible weekend at beautiful Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA, offers those working through the death of a loved one the opportunity to work through their loss individually, as a family, and in connection with others who share similar losses. The weekend includes 2 professionally-facilitated groups sessions for all adults and children 3+. Childcare is provided for children under Cost: Participants are only responsible for a registration fee of $40 per family. All other costs, including lodging, meals and activities are covered.
Contact Camp Director, Lisa Monroe for further details: (404) 215-6051 or lisa.monroe@vnhs.org.
Learn More About Our Bereavement Support Services
Grief and Bereavement Resources
Grief can be lonely and personal, often speaking the loudest in the middle of the night. In the virtual library below, you’ll find the most helpful, most up-to-date grief and bereavement resources. The information is downloadable and free of charge.
If you are bereaved and want information on how to help your grieving child, please take a look at this free resource: The Guide to Helping Children Grieve.
If you’d like to better understand the grieving teen in your life, please take a look at this free resource: The Guide To Helping Teens Grieve.
If you’re grieving or know someone who is, please look at The Guide To Understanding Grief in Adults. It’s a free resource provided for you!
For more information about bereavement support at Hospice Atlanta, please email or call us at 404-869-3000.
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Grateful for strong community partnerships that help build strong nonprofit leadership.
For the past five years, OnBoard has been an important pipeline for recruiting talented, committed leaders to the Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta Board of Directors. Their work has helped us connect with individuals who bring fresh perspectives, valuable expertise, and a genuine commitment to our mission.
We’ve seen that impact firsthand. Mel Coker, now in her first term as Board Chair, came to our board through OnBoard and stepped into the chair role following Nicole Hart’s successful completion of her term. And now, we are excited to welcome Amy Katnik as the newest leader joining our board through the OnBoard pipeline.
Strong organizations need strong governance, and strong governance starts with finding the right people who are willing to serve.
Thank you, OnBoard, for five years of partnership and for helping Visiting Nurse Health System continue to strengthen the leadership around our board table. We are grateful for the partnership and excited about the leaders still to come.
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Today, we celebrate the people who came before us. ❤️
The ones who raised families.
Built communities.
Worked hard.
Loved deeply.
Weathered challenges.
And left a little wisdom behind for the generations that followed.
On Senior Citizens Day, we honor the older adults who have shaped our families and our communities, and remind ourselves that growing older should always come with dignity, respect, connection and care.
Here’s to the stories, memories, lessons and legacies that make every generation matter.
Happy Senior Citizens Day!
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As we close out the month, we`d like to acknowledge each and every day, the dedicated team members of Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community. From nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, administrative staff, care coordinators to our incredible volunteers, each person plays an important role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to those we serve. We are grateful for all that you do.
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Stories like these remind us why we do what we do. Every day, Visiting Nurse Home Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is honored to help patients regain strength, independence, and honor life`s journey with peace, confidence and dignity, at every stage of life, in the comfort of home.
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Connecting with our community is at the heart of what we do. From senior citizen fairs, Veteran Patient Pinning ceremonies, medical doctors offices and hospital education days, to community education events, the Visiting Nurse teams are out across Georgia, every day, building relationships, sharing resources, and helping connect patients to the care they need.
We`re proud to partner with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families to increase awareness of home health, hospice and community-based services, ensuring more individuals can access quality care where they are most comfortable, at home.
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Each day our Community Care program case managers and nurses partner with care providers across Georgia to help nursing home-eligible seniors and vulnerable adults remain safe, independent, and supported at home.
Through our Community Care Programs, CCSP, SOURCE, and HCBS, our clients and members receive the essential services and care coordination that improve their quality of life and support aging in place.
Thank you to our state-wide network provider partners, community supporters, and our dedicated care teams who make this important work possible every day.
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This month, the Hospice Atlanta team was proud to sponsor the ASCNN monthly gathering of senior care professionals. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to network, collaborate, and share resources that help us better serve seniors and their families throughout Georgia.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a well-attended morning of connection, education, and partnership. Together, we can make an even greater impact in the communities we serve.
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Advocacy for quality hospice care extends beyond the bedside. Behind the scenes, here at Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta we strive to protect patients, uphold ethical standards, and ensure access to compassionate end-of-life care for those who need it most.
We`re proud to see Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta Palliative Care and Hospice Atlanta Executive Director Natasha Fowlks featured in this article discussing CMS` efforts to combat fraud and strengthen hospice oversight in Georgia and Ohio.
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