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 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.
Hospice Atlanta Bereavement Services department is pleased to offer the 3rd annual Resilience Bereavement Workshop on Saturday, May 17th from 1:30pm-5pm at St. Philip’s Cathedral. This event 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
2024 CAMP STARS
Friday, November 8th – Sunday, November 10th
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.
* Because group size is limited, group and workshop participants must be committed to attending all sessions.
* Groups subject to cancellation or change if minimum registration numbers not met.
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.
Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta
Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta ...
🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!
Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!
We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙
#77YearsStrong
#caringforgeorgia
#gratitude
#inhomecare
#visitingnursehealthsystem
#hospiceatlanta
#Georgia
🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!
Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!
We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙
#77YearsStrong
#caringforgeorgia
#gratitude
#inhomecare
#visitingnursehealthsystem
#hospiceatlanta
#Georgia
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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777
#CampSTARS
#GriefAwareness
#GriefSupport
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777
#CampSTARS
#GriefAwareness
#GriefSupport
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
#griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
#griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
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In honor of National Grief Awareness month...
Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief.
Share your memorable moments of remembrance.
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
#HealingTogether
In honor of National Grief Awareness month...
Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief.
Share your memorable moments of remembrance.
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
#HealingTogether
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3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30.
What Will You Do?”
📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS
Hospice Atlanta`s Camp STARS Bereavement camp
#countdown
#CampStars
#griefawareness
#griefsupport
3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30.
What Will You Do?”
📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS
Hospice Atlanta`s Camp STARS Bereavement camp
#countdown
#CampStars
#griefawareness
#griefsupport
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Grief Can Look Like this.
Grief is complicated — especially for children.
Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month!
#childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope
Grief Can Look Like this.
Grief is complicated — especially for children.
Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month!
#childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope
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Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta.
Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we`ve provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way.
Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey.
📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing.
#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing
Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta.
Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we`ve provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way.
Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey.
📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing.
#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing
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August is National Grief Awareness Month.
Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let`s raise awareness around grief, together.
#CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem
August is National Grief Awareness Month.
Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let`s raise awareness around grief, together.
#CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem
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💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚
At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home.
For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey.
📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local.
Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org
#HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou
💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚
At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home.
For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey.
📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local.
Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org
#HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou
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Come and learn with us!
Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we`d love to see you there!
This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking!
Come and learn from the best in Georgia`s aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
Come and learn with us!
Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we`d love to see you there!
This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking!
Come and learn from the best in Georgia`s aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
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It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!
Thank you Chintan!
#gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta
It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!
Thank you Chintan!
#gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta
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