The John J. Brogan Horizons Bereavement Center, a program of Hospice of Palm Beach County, offers many different services and support to assist people facing life-changing events. Coping with the difficulties surrounding these events may require new skills or just the ability to talk with others who are living through similar experiences.
Assistance is available to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss – families, adults, teens and children. Our grief-related services are offered at no charge to the families and friends of hospice patients. Reading materials about the grief process and mourning are provided upon request or as part of our counseling and group support. To learn more about our programs or for more information, please call (561) 227-5175.
Grief Support Groups
Support groups are offered at different times and locations throughout the county. These are designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to share their grief safely and have contact with others who have had similar losses. Anyone wishing to attend a support group will first be seen individually by a bereavement counselor.
"The Nature of Grief" Workshop Series
Nature of Grief is a series of three classes for bereaved adults and is provided as a community service by Hospice of Palm Beach County.
The purpose is to offer participants education in the following areas:
Part 1 - Initial overview of the grief process
Part 2 - Coping with grief
Part 3 - What do I do now?
Each class is open to the community and is free of charge. Classes are offered in a variety of locations throughout Palm Beach County during the day and evening. It is suggested that all three classes be taken in sequence.
For more information or directions, call the John J. Brogan Horizons Bereavement Center at (561) 227-5175 or register online here.
Individual and Family Grief Support
Individual and family bereavement counseling are provided to Hospice and Community families. Our counselors recognize the individuality of grief and use a variety of methods to support adults, teens and children in their grief journey. Counseling sessions may be individual or group.
Anticipatory Grief Support for Children and Teens
Individual, family and group counseling are available for children and teens that are facing the loss of a loved one due to a life-threatening illness. Depending on the needs of the child and family, this intervention may include individual, family or group counseling.
School Support Groups
Support groups are conducted throughout Palm Beach County at schools - both public and private. This service is provided from the elementary to high school level. Support groups are directed to children and teens that have a seriously ill loved one or have suffered the death of a loved one.
Messages of Caring
Our supportive messages give information about the grief process and provide suggestions for coping. These letters also serve as a reminder of our ongoing availability to families and friends.
Telephone Grief Support
Bereavement Center staff and volunteers provide supportive contact by telephone after the death of your loved one.
Memorial Service
Throughout the year, we sponsor events to honor and celebrate the memories of loved ones.
SHARE
This program assists families coping with the devastation of pregnancy or infant loss, or the death of a child under the age of five. SHARE counselors also offer education on prenatal and infant loss for health care professionals and organizations.
Commemorative Bricks encircle the Hospice of Palm Beach County Angel Statue. They are a tribute to the memory of your beloved child, who can be any age, from parents, grandparents, siblings and other loved ones and will become a permanent part of the children's memorial at Kelsey Park in Lake Park. Bricks are sold for $100 each with the proceeds supporting the SHARE Program. Click here to purchase a brick online.
"Coping with the Holidays" Program
Holidays and special occasions can be overwhelming and magnify grief issues. This program is provided for all ages to gather together to learn some coping strategies to deal with these special days.
Camp Sea Star Retreat / Changing Horizons
Bereavement camps for children and teens that have received services are offered through the Bereavement Center. "Changing Horizons," is an adult bereavement camp. Both programs allow time for sharing, support, celebration and fun.
Our Sea Star - When a sea star looses one of its rays – it has the ability to grow back or regenerate.
Notice that one ray always shows a line through it. This line is to acknowledge the pain of our loss and that we have been changed forever. It is also a reminder that the people we love will always be remembered and will always be a part of our lives.
Community Outreach
Our staff provides educational presentations, interventions and training sessions throughout the community. We offer these services to area businesses, schools, agencies and places of worship. Additional workshops, events and services may be offered throughout the year.
Pet Loss
Workshops and support groups are available for the often overlooked grief experience following the loss of a beloved pet.Children's Grief Support
The John J. Brogan Horizons Bereavement Center also provides support for children experiencing anticipatory grief or for children who have a family member with a serious illness. Bereavement intervention is available for children as well. Depending on the needs of the child and family, this intervention may include: individual, family or group support services, music and/or art therapy.
