Pathways Of Hope | Ohio'S Hospice Of Central Ohio

Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio offers the following bereavement and grief support services: Camp HOCO - An in-person children’s grief camp, open to children, ages 6-12, who have lost a loved one. During the camp, bereavement counseling professionals use art, music, hikes, and activities to help children understand their emotions. For more information, contact Maria Johnson at [email protected] or 740.788.1474. Camp HOCO at Home - Provides greater access to grief support for children experiencing the loss of a loved one, Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio has expanded its children’s grief support services with Camp HOCO at Home, an innovative box version of the in-person camp. The Camp HOCO at Home box comes with instructions for parents and guardians to follow. The box includes information about how children grieve, common emotions, and coping skills that can be helpful, as well as activities for the family to do to explore common issues children experience when grieving. Support Groups - Grief Works is a support group designed to support adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. These support groups are offered at various times throughout the month and provide a safe space for those grieving. Topics include myths about grief, normal grief reactions, secondary losses, factors that influence the grief journey, and self-care. School Support Groups - In partnership with local school districts, Pathways of Hope provides this program to offer education and support to children who have faced a significant loss in their lives in a school setting. For more information, contact Sheri Weiner at [email protected] or 740.788.1482. Celebration of Life - Annual services to honor and celebrate the lives of those lost are hosted by Pathways of Hope. For more information, contact Maria Johnson at [email protected] at 740.788.1474.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Fax

(740) 788-1401

Application process

For more information about Pathways to Hope, visit: https://www.ohioshospice.org/pathwaysofhope/.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Bereavement and grief support services for anyone in need.

Service area

Licking County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio

Agency info

Ohio'S Hospice Of Central Ohio

Hospice care treats the patient with palliative (comfort) care. This includes physical, emotional, spiritual, psycho-social, and bereavement support to patient, family, and friends. Hospice does not attempt to hasten death nor prolong life. Services are available regardless of type of diagnosis, age, sex, race, creed, or ability to pay. Hospice care also includes medications and medical equipment related to the terminal illness.