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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Remember Them: May Memorial Service
On Tuesday, May 23, Hospice Care Plus will join with the community to honor Memorial Day with a special service. The annual Hospice Care Plus May Memorial Service is at 6:00 p.m. on May 23 at First Baptist Church in Richmond. A reception will follow with refreshments provided by hospice volunteers. The service gives the…
Reservations Open! Gala on Derby Eve
Your “place to be on Derby Eve” is back for its 14th year: The Gala on Derby Eve. The benefit gala brings together 200-plus guests in Richmond each year to celebrate Kentucky’s Derby tradition while raising funds for Hospice Care Plus. This year’s Gala on Derby Eve is Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Registration…
Join our Volunteer Team: Feb. 25!
Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Sat., Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help provide care and support to individuals, caregivers, and families. It’s open to adults and teens age 14 and…
Lemetta Dause Bowling Tourney Feb. 5
The 6th annual Lemetta Dause Memorial Bowling Tournament is set for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Galaxy Bowling Center in Richmond. The tournament is organized by the Madison County Bowling Association and the Madison County Women’s Bowling Association in memory of Mrs. Dause, who was cared for by Hospice Care Plus. All proceeds…