Bereavement Services

Bereavement Services and Grief Counseling

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties provides supportive bereavement services and grief counseling for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. These services are available at the time of admission all the way through the duration of the illness and the grieving process.

Our trained staff understands no one “gets over” losing a loved one; we only “get through” it, eventually finding a place where life starts to feel normal again. Grief is truly a process that is different for everyone; it is a journey, and part of our care to the families we serve is to provide support through that journey. Hospice offers practical information to assist you through as you experience grief.  You may
be surprised by the intensity of your feelings. Well-meaning friends may encourage you to think or do things that don’t feel quite right to you. Bereavement Care offers information, support, guidelines, and “travel tips” from people who have traveled this journey before you.

Individual Grief Counseling for Families Receiving Hospice Care

Grief can be as individual as the person experiencing it, so providing comfort must also be personalized. Our Social Workers assist Hospice families with grief support. Telephone Counseling Available. Please call the Bereavement Director at (845) 561-6111 x 232.

Group Counseling and Support Groups Open to All

If interested in joining a support group, please call our Bereavement Department: (845) 561-6111 x 232.

For a list of current support groups, please see our schedule:
Adult Counseling and Support Group Schedules