We run our volunteer trainings in the spring and fall.
 Please check back for our next offerings.


Pre-registration is necessary.  Please call 667-2531 for more information

 

Hospice Patient Care Volunteer Training
The 9 week Volunteer Patient Care Training is offered twice yearly in the spring and fall. Meeting once per week, time in training is approximately 30 hours. Please call for more information.
Wednesdays April 23 – June 18th
3:30 – 7:00 p.m. (9 Weeks)

Hospice patient care training enables men and women to help people in their community.  The goal of care is excellent quality of life for those who are nearing the end of life and their caregivers. Volunteers provide regular visits and emotional support so caregivers can take a break, do errands, make special appointments, go out for a meal with friends or take a nap. Volunteers provide companionship visits for people who reside in nursing homes or have been admitted to local hospitals. They accompany families who need support during the dying process.  To provide this care, volunteers learn about communication and support techniques, family dynamics, simple bedside care giving strategies, local resources and team care. Registration form and an interview are required.  Call 667-2531.  $35.00 registration fee.

Program Offered at Hospice Of Hancock County

14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth Maine 04605
Call 667-2531 to register.

 


Bereavement Facilitator Volunteer Training
The 9 week Bereavement Facilitators Training is offered twice yearly in the spring and fall. Meeting once per week, time in training is approximately 30 hours. Please call for more information.
Tuesday  April 22 – June 17th
3:30 – 7:00 (9 Weeks)

Help others work through their grief by facilitating bereavement support groups.  Learn about the grieving process, a mind-body interaction, and promote emotional health.  Understand the wide variety of responses to loss.  Health care providers are welcome to attend.  Registration and interview are required.  Call 667-2531.  $35 registration fee. 

Program Offered at Hospice Of Hancock County

14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth Maine 04605
Call 667-2531 to register.

 



We run our Support Group series in the spring and fall. 
Please check back for our next offerings.

A new series of support groups will be offered in fall 2008. Please check back on this page in late summer, or call the Hospice of Hancock County office at 667-2531 for more information.
Registration and interview are required. Call 667-2531.

  • Widows & Widowers Group
    8 Weeks: Wednesdays, April 2 - May 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
     

  • Parents Who Have Lost Children Group
    7 Weeks: Fridays, April 4 - May 16, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
     

  • Support Group for Gay & Lesbian People Whose Partner Has Died
    7 Weeks: Mondays, April 7 - May 19, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
     

  • Adults Who Have Lost A Parent Or Sibling Group
    8 Weeks: Thursday evenings, April 3 - May 22 , 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
     

  • Support Group for People Who Have Lost A Loved One
    to Addiction or Substance Abuse
    7 Weeks: Mondays, April 7 - May 19, 5:30—7:00 p.m.
     


 


Example of Hospice of Hancock County community education programs includes:

 

Annual Hospice Foundation of America National Teleconference
Wednesday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents Panel Discussions with Local and National Contributors. Lunch provided.



Events offered by HOHC earlier this year. Similar programs will be offered in 2008.


13th Annual Charity Auction
Saturday, March 29, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Silent Auction from 5:00 - 7:30, with Live Auction beginning at 7:30
Ellsworth Holiday Inn
Hearty Hors d'oeuvres ~ Cash Bar ~ Entertainment
Attractive items donated by local businesses and artists


12th Annual Hospice Regatta of Maine
July 19, 2008

Dysart's Great Harbor Marina, Southwest Harbor
Regatta Races ~ High Card for Hospice Poker Rally ~ Lobster Bake Dinner Additional events on July 18 and 20 in conjunction with
the Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor Fleets.


 

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