Bereavement Services
When a loved one dies, family members may experience a wide range of emotions and grief that affects their daily lives. Islands Hospice is committed to helping families through hospice care and beyond. We recognize that loss and grief are often challenging, and we are ready to help.
What services are included?
We offer a variety of resources, including:
- Grief support groups for adults
- Individualized and group support for younger children utilizing Art and Play Therapy Tools as well as for teenagers using more direct communication tools
- Self-guided resources in our grief lending library
- Face-to-face visits with a bereavement counselor
- Memorial activities
- Referral to more specialized grief resources in the community (e.g. substance abuse experts, etc.)
For a free, helpful introduction to dealing with the death of a loved one, click here.
Why consider a grief support group?
A grief support group offers fellowship and understanding from others who have experienced a loss and are facing similar challenges. Support groups provide a safe place to share honestly, care for and support one another, and find strength in addressing our emotions.
Community support groups
C4 Christ Centered Community Church at Kahala Mall - Every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meets
at Kahala Mall above California Pizza Kitchen. Call Patrick 808-221-5839 for more information.
C4 Christ Centered Community Church at Kahala Mall - Every Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Meets
at Kahala Mall above California Pizza Kitchen. Call Patrick 808-221-5839 for more information.
Magic Island - 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Driving
into the Ewa side entrance of the Magic Island parking lot, you pass the
lifeguard station and the ocean on your right. This is the far-right
corner of Magic Island parking lot. Looking ahead toward the grass and
trees, we meet on the grass under a large tree toward the middle (not too
far) of the grassy section. There will be a large Island Hospice sign. Call Chaplain Elizabeth at 808-202-4473 if you
can’t find group.
Makawao, Maui - 1st Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and 3rd Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Meets at Anuhea Church. The address is 262 Anuhea Place, Makawao, HI, 96768. Call Chaplain Daniel at 808-221-0026 for more information.