Bereavement Support Program
Our Philosophy
Grief and loss are natural, inevitable occurrences in life. Death or divorce, a move to a new area, even an “empty nest” can represent loss and trigger the emotions of grief. The Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice Team is here to assist area residents experiencing loss or grief.
We live in such an active world, forever being told to keep busy, and move forward. However, often what is called for is slowing down, taking time to remember, and sharing with others what a loved one has meant to you. In some cases, the task of rebuilding life without someone who has been very close can require a great deal of thought and energy.
Individual and group support can be a vital resource in re-formulating our sense of ourselves and the world enabling us to slowly gain the strength we need to re-enter life on our term, terms that are shaped but not diminished by the experience of death.
Our Services
For those who have experienced the death of someone who was cared for the by Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, we offer 13 months of follow-up bereavement support. This includes visits and phone contact, frequent mailings and educational material.
For the wider community, the Hospice Team offers services to adults and children including support groups for adults and children, an annual gathering to remember loved ones, speakers on grief-related topics, and individual or group support following the death of a family member or friend. Support groups are offered in a variety of locations including our office, in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools (for children) and other community settings.
Our Team
The Hospice and Bereavement team is an interdisciplinary team of dedicated, compassionate professionals. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Medical Social Workers, Spiritual Caregivers, a Bereavement Coordinator, and a Volunteer Coordinator. All are trained professionals with extensive experience in caring for dying and bereaved persons of all ages.
Phone: 603-526-4077