Grief and Support

Support for Those Living with Loss

Hospice of the Bluegrass provides support and care for people in the last phase of an incurable disease. Hospice services, however, do not end with the death of a patient. Following a death, specially trained Hospice bereavement staff helps the surviving family members deal with their grief for up to 13 months after the patient’s death.

With more than 30 years experience, Hospice of the Bluegrass has the expertise to meet the needs of those coping with loss. Support groups and individual counseling are available to people of all ages at our offices. Staff also make home and school visits when appropriate. Special programs such as our children's camps and family camps are offered throughout the year in various locations.

Grief is a powerful emotion that affects each of us at some point in our life. It can manifest itself as intense sadness, raw, terrible pain, appetite loss, sleep disturbance or an inability to concentrate. Hospice has long recognized the need to provide grief counseling and educational services about grief to Hospice families and the community. Learn more about our support groups or call (859) 277-2700 or (800) 876-6005 for more information.

Hospice of the Bluegrass Center for Grief and Education

The Hospice of the Bluegrass Center for Grief and Education was created to provide more adequate and appropriate space for our counseling services. The primary mission of the Hospice of the Bluegrass Center for Grief and Education is to provide a broad range of services to individuals and families experiencing grief, one of life’s greatest challenges. Those in need are offered support, education and counseling as they work to regain a positive focus in the face of emotional upheaval. The facility is a true community center, not only for Hospice families but for anyone in the community who has experienced a loss.