ASK US ABOUT GRIEF COUNSELING & OTHER FREE RESOURCES
Grief Support with Bereavement Coordinator, Kaylee Kron
FREE GRIEF COUNSELING
Hospice of North Idaho provides grief counseling services to the community, regardless of affiliation with Hospice of North Idaho. This free, no obligation service provides a safe environment where waves of grief are welcomed. Counseling can be provided to individuals of all ages, families, and friends who feel lost in their grief.
COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE
As the community’s leading resource for bereavement and grief support, Hospice of North Idaho is available throughout our region in the event of a community crisis.
Whether for one on one grief counseling, or educating staff, our bereavement counselors are available whenever the need arises.
SUPPORT GROUPS
See the listings on our Calendar of News and Events
Find a grief group specific to your needs.
If joining a new group is daunting,
take a smaller step into your journey.
Talk with grief counselor Kaylee Kron, Bereavement Coordinator (208) 772-7994
We’re Moving!
By March, 2018 most of our Kootenai County support group meetings will be located in our new Community Building located next to the Schneidmiller House at 2290 W. Prairie Avenue.
Feel free to call and verity locations with our front office staff (208) 772-7994.
NEW!! Silver Valley General Grief Group
Begins February, 2018
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Shoshone Medical Center, Kellogg
Contact facilitator Megan Dardis-Kunz, LMSW
Women’s Support Group (for widows only)
4th Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM
Facilitated by Joanie Dwyer – Volunteer
LOCATION: Hospice Community Building
Men’s Support Group (for widowers only)
3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM
Facilitated by Rob Wheeler – Volunteer
LOCATION: Schneidmiller House
NEW!!
Parent Loss Support Group
(or loss of parent figure)
Begins in March
1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 – 6:30
LOCATION: Hospice Community Building
Kids in Grief Support Group
6 Week Series
January 8th and September 17, 2018
Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Contact Kaylee Kron, LMSW to register
Teens in Grief Support Group
6 Week Series
March 12 and November 12, 2018
Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Contact Kaylee Kron, LMSW to register
NEW!!
Journey Through Grief
8 week Support Group Series for General Grief
3 sessions this year:
February 21 – April 11
May 2 – June 20
September 5 – October 24
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Hospice Community Building
OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Release Workshops (Christian based)
5 week class, all types of loss; death, divorce, job loss…
Sponsored by Lake City Community Church
Meets at the Kroc Center Tuesday s 6:30-8:30
Joanie Dwyer, 676-0632, $10
Suicide Survivors Support Group
1st Wednesday at 7PM
LOCATION: Harding Center
Call Karen Petit 208-772-2353
Bereaved Parents of the USA
3rd Thursday at 7PM
LOCATION: St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church
Call Kathy 208-773-5684.
If you know of other bereavement support groups in the community and would like to be listed as a resource, please call (208)772-7994.
EVENTS
Camp Kaniksu
Free grief camp for kids and teens
Registration is open for July 13-15, 2018
Children ages 6-16 who have experienced a loss through death are welcomed at Camp Kaniksu.
Camp Kaniksu began in 2012 offering children a safe place to work through grief while having fun in a supportive environment.
Annual Tree Lighting
Join Hospice of North Idaho in December for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring live music, guest speakers, and a special opportunity to honor your loved one’s memory during the holiday season.
Spring Memorial
As spring approaches, we are reminded that even after the dreariest of winters, there is always hope for a sunny day. In the spirit of hope and the comfort of remembrance, we encourage all members of our community to reflect on the memories of the loved ones we have lost over the past year as we share treasured memories, words of encouragement, music, and light refreshments.