Grief Support

Covid-19 Update Regarding Bereavement and Grief Support

Because of social distancing, our traditional in-person support groups are on hold. However, as a community service, Arkansas Hospice is providing grief support through other means, including phone calls, emails and online grief support. These services are available free of charge to the general public as well as the families of Arkansas Hospice patients. To learn more, please click here.

Comfort for All

Please note: Because of social distancing, our traditional in-person support groups are on hold. For information about grief support through other means, please click here.

Arkansas Hospice provides grief support not only for the families of our patients, but also for the community at large – regardless if the loss was an Arkansas Hospice patient or not. Services are available to anyone who would like to participate in our organized programs, and are available free of charge. Transitions Grief Support Groups meet monthly to allow those facing grief and loss to join others coping with the same challenges. Life after loss need not be faced alone. We are here to help. Refer to the following list to find the office nearest you and call for more information to learn how you can begin your journey of hope and healing.

Grief Support for Children and Teens

Coping with death can be difficult for children and teenagers. As a community service, Arkansas Hospice’s Hope & Healing 4 Kids Program presents “Grief Relief: Art for the Heart” workshops for children, teens and parents.

This April, Arkansas Hospice is pleased to present Art for the Heart virtually with a 4-week series of storytime via Zoom. Each of these free programs will last about 30 minutes, including storytime and a brief discussion followed by a fun stress-relief activity.

To learn more, please click here or email sbrock@arkansashospice.org.

Christie’s corner

These special grief libraries provides a safe haven for people of all ages to come for quiet reflection and grief education. They were created by the family of Christie Godwin Tilbury, a former Arkansas Hospice Foundation board member who died in July 2006, and serves the needs of those who are facing loss and grief. Today, christie’s corner can be found at our offices in North Little Rock and Hot Springs.

The grief libraries were designed to bring hope and healing to the bereaved through:

• Gaining knowledge and understanding of the grieving process through the use of grief education materials and books
• Sharing the story of illness, loss and death with those who understand
• Learning what is helpful as others successfully cope with and adapt to life without a loved one
• Knowing children have a safe place to express feelings of sadness and loss in ways that are most meaningful to them through art, music and play under the direction of bereavement staff 

You can be a part of helping those with grief by participating with the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. CLICK HERE for more information.