At Halifax Health – Hospice, our bereavement counselors have earned a Master’s Degree and have completed specialized training in grief counseling. They provide individual and family counseling as well as a number of group sessions. Our goal is to support the bereaved through a difficult time and provide them with the skills to cope and find happiness again. Bereavement services are available for up to a year and sometimes longer.

Halifax Health – Hospice understands that the loss of a pet can be devastating for an individual or a family. We offer a Pet Loss Support Group called Tender Paws. This group is meant to offer emotional support and an opportunity to connect with other bereaved pet owners.

At Halifax Health – Hospice our focus is to provide extraordinary, compassionate and professional care to our patients and their families. This care does not end, but continues in the weeks and months following the loss of a loved one. We understand that the healing process can be a long and difficult journey. We follow up with our families to ensure they are receiving support when they need it most.

At Halifax Health – Hospice, we believe that children deserve the opportunity to grieve after losing a loved one and have designed programs specifically to meet their needs. Retreats, outreach activities and grief centers are just a few of the ways we make our services available to young children and teens during this difficult time.

The Halifax Health – Hospice Traumatic Loss Program is the only program in the State of Florida designated specifically to meet the needs of those bereaved by a sudden, unnatural death. These specialized services are offered to residents who have experienced a loss due to homicide, suicide, accidents, line of duty, war, terrorism, or natural disaster. This unique program provides a safe, supportive environment that promotes growth, healing and resilience for those traumatically bereaved.

This program is available to all ages and offers a wide array of services including individual and family counseling, therapeutic support groups, and commemorative events throughout the year. Flexible scheduling is offered during the business week and program sites are located throughout Volusia, Flagler, and Orange/Osceola Counties for ease of service accessibility.

Halifax Health – Hospice encourages family caregivers to take care of themselves too. Our Family Caregiver Program is designed to provide additional support to our family caregivers by offering respite relief to caregivers so that they are able to run errands or leave for an extended amount of time, without having to worry about the care of their loved ones.