HopeWest Raises Awareness for Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to highlight the importance of comfort for those facing serious illness and to celebrate the compassionate care provided by HopeWest teams. Our dedicated professionals ensure that patients and their...
HopeWest Chaplains Help Patients Find Strength Through Spiritual Support
Finding calm among the storm – HopeWest chaplains assist patients and their loved ones to find calm, hope, and strength through emotional and spiritual support while facing end-of-life challenges. Chaplains, part of the larger hospice care team, listen to and guide...
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors of Loss
Those left in the wake of a suicide loss sometimes aren’t sure where to turn or what to do. Uprooted by shock and overcome by the grief of losing someone to suicide can feel painful and isolating. Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September,...
HopeWest Selected as Childhood Bereavement Changemaker
In partnership with Colorado-based Judi’s House/JAG Institute HopeWest is one of 11 grief-centered organizations selected by Judi’s House/JAG Institute to participate in the 2024 Childhood Bereavement Changemaker program to build capacity for data collection and...
Join HopeWest Kids for a Roaring Adventure at Itty Bitty Day Camp
Campers going into grades K-2 are invited to attend a day of art, adventure, and healing. Dive into a day of fun and healing at Itty Bitty Day Camp, hosted by HopeWest, perfect for young children going into grades K-2 who have experienced the loss of a loved one....
Join HopeWest Kids at Camp Good Grief This July
Volunteers and campers are invited to attend a weekend filled with activities designed to help children navigate grief. For kids entering grades 3 through 8, HopeWest Kids’ Camp Good Grief at Camp Cedaredge is the place to be from July 19-21, 2024. This event offers a...
Making Your Wishes Known: The Value of Discussing & Documenting Your Healthcare Decisions
We plan for exciting milestones and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Yet it’s easy to sidestep planning for our healthcare wishes. National Healthcare Decisions Day, recognized each year on April 16, is a reminder to pause and reflect on our preferences. It...
Navigating the Caregiver’s Journey: Chaplain Kevin Watt Shares Guidance
Some of the quiet, everyday heroes among us are the family and friends who serve as dedicated caregivers to loved ones. Kevin Watt, HopeWest Chaplain, joins us for a Q&A celebrating the resilience and compassion of caregivers, offering insights and helpful advice...