We hope these online resources offer insight and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as those who wish to support them. They include suggestions from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, our grief and loss support staff, and organizations dedicated to grief support.
What’s Your Grief is a comprehensive grief resource hub offering articles, podcasts, webinars, and online courses. It also provides practical advice, tools, and creative outlets for coping. The site’s focus on practical tools and creativity for processing grief, alongside its vast library of educational content, makes it stand out.
The Dinner Party is a community-driven platform for individuals in their twenties and thirties who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It connects people through peer-led dinner gatherings where participants share stories and find mutual support. Its emphasis on creating in-person connections and fostering community among younger adults makes it unique.
Modern Loss offers a blend of storytelling, resources, and advice about grief and loss. It is designed to be a candid and relatable space where people can navigate their loss without judgment or clichés. Its raw, unfiltered approach to discussing grief, coupled with contemporary and culturally relevant content, makes it unique.
Option B: Care for yourself & others during hardship Option B provides tools and resources to build resilience during challenging times. It includes stories, expert advice, and supportive communities for coping with adversity. The focus on resilience and resources for navigating a wide array of hardships—not just loss—sets it apart.
Hospice Care Plus was founded as a non-profit organization to support the quality of life of its communities through hospice, palliative, and grief care programs. The organization serves Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties and owns and operates the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Relying on contributions from individuals and groups, all care is provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Make a gift, explore career and volunteer opportunities, or call 859-986-1500 to learn more.
Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.
Our Service Area:
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.
Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.
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News & Events
Many Honored at Annual Dinner
At its Annual Dinner on November 13, Hospice Care Plus honored numerous staff, leaders, and community members with awards and recognition. Congratulations to the individuals and businesses who were honored, all of whom show great commitment to and support of the Hospice Care Plus mission. ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS Presented to businesses, churches, or civic groups…
Remembrance Tree Dec. 2
The annual Remembrance Tree ceremony is set for Sunday, December 2, at 2 p.m. at the EKU Center for the Arts. The event is a long-standing tradition for the community, bringing hundreds together on the first Sunday in December for 25 years. The Remembrance Tree ceremony gives the community a chance to remember loved ones…
Poinsettia Sale!
Order beautiful poinsettias today and have them in plenty of time for the holidays with the Poinsettia Benefit Sale! Order now through November 30. Pay by card by phone or with cash, check, or card in person at our locations (see below). Pick Up the week of December 4 at one of these locations: Berea: Hospice…
Nov. 10 Evening of Music
An Evening of Music is coming to Beattyville on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at Beattyville Christian Church. Organizer Lynda Congleton, who leads the group that plans the Evening of Music, says over a dozen live performances are planned, including a veterans’ tribute. Each year, the Evening of Music is celebrated for its impressive…