Whether you have lost a spouse, life partner, parent, grandparent or guardian, we can help. Gilchrist Hospice Care offers a wide range of grief support resources, which are open to our own bereaved or anyone in the community who has lost a loved one. The grief support resources offered include:
One-on-one counseling is available for those who prefer an individual approach to dealing with the overwhelming emotional fears and physical responses associated with a loss. This is offered free of charge to those who have lost a loved one through Gilchrist Hospice Care and to interested community members.
These groups encourage mutual support and understanding by providing an environment where participants can discuss and explore their feelings of grief and how they are coping.
Most support groups meet for six sessions and are offered both daytime and evenings. Examples of groups include: widowed persons/life partners; young widowed persons/life partners; adults who have experienced the loss of a parent; and survivors of sudden death. There is no fee for these groups.
The luncheons provide an opportunity for anyone who has lost a loved one to meet with others and share support. Luncheons include a speaker who will talk on various topics regarding grief and loss. There is a $7.00 charge for the luncheon.
Understanding Grief Workshop - This 60-minute session will help you understand the long lasting feelings of grief and what to expect after a loved one dies.
Mother Loss/Father Loss Workshop - These workshops are offered to help individuals who are having difficulty with their thoughts and feelings as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day approach.
Holiday Workshops - These workshops are offered to people who feel they need extra support in preparing for and coping with the holidays.
This two-day overnight retreat is usually offered in the early spring. In the past, we have gone to The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs, WV and The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. The retreat's agenda includes workshops designed to be supportive and uplifting, evening social event and time on your own. The fee for this includes your transportation and meals.
This one-day seminar is held in the fall. It is designed to give attendees an opportunity to learn new coping skills, to better understand their feelings, and come away with a renewed sense of hope for the future. This seminar will include a keynote speaker, workshops in the morning and afternoon and an endnote speaker. The fee for this includes your breakfast/lunch, speakers and materials. This seminar is usually from 9:00am-3:30pm.
We have seven memorial services throughout the year to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. These are usually held on a Saturday, from 3:00-4:30 pm. It includes a flower ceremony, reading of names, music, reflection by a Chaplain and light refreshments are served at the end.
For further information, please call Grief Support Services at (443-849-8251) or email pschoenl@hospiceofbaltimore.org.
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