Youth Services

The Hospice of the North Coast programs for youth are designed to enhance the quality of life for youth in families facing life-threatening illness or enduring the loss of a loved one. Individuals often feel overwhelmed and isolated as they adjust to life changes as a result of the illness or death of a loved one. Our goal is to sensitively assess the emotional and spiritual needs of youth and support them through this time.

Our Support for grieving youth includes:

• Children & Parents groups
• Teen Groups
• Curriculum for Teen Grief Groups
• Help for your school or place of worship set up grief support groups
• Help in supporting students who have a seriously ill family member or friend
• Individual and family work with students who are grieving
• Guidance for school staff regarding students and how to handle their grief and response to trauma
• Support for counselors and other staff during and after the death of a member of the school community
• Monthly workshops for schools and peer advocates.
• Camp HOPE