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
May Memorial Service is May 22
The annual Hospice Care Plus May Memorial Service is at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at First Baptist Church in Richmond. A reception will follow with refreshments provided by hospice staff and volunteers. The service gives the community a chance to pause to remember loved ones in the week leading up to Memorial Day.…
HCP Wins Hospice Honors Award
Hospice Care Plus, a non-profit provider of hospice and palliative care, has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors recipient by Healthcare First. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices across the country providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view. It is administered by Deyta Analytics, a division…
Teen Volunteers: Prep for College, Career
On Saturday, April 28, Hospice Care Plus will train a new class of volunteers. All are welcome and needed but, as summer approaches, teenagers are especially encouraged to attend. To pre-register for the training, contact Stefanie Manes, volunteer coordinator, at 859-626-9292 or hospice@hospicecp.org. Hospice allows teens age 14 and up to participate in its volunteer program, which has over…
New Volunteer Training April 28
Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Saturday, April 28, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help provide care and support for individuals with a serious illness and their caregivers, either directly or indirectly. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Stefanie…