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I.Support GroupsBEGINNING EXPERIENCE P.O. Box 2390, Honolulu, HI 96804Phone: Teddy @ 395-4585 or Arlene @949-3387 Email: tadorable@hawaii.Website:Eligibility: Widowed, divorced or separated persons of all faiths and beliefs.Services:Beginning Experience provides a safe space, support and tools to facilitate healing and growth so one’s greatest devastation can become an opportunity to move ahead with confidence and well-being. The Weekend program is designed to turn heartache into hope. There are support groups that meet weekly for those in the early stages of grief. All facilitators are volunteers who have been through the program and want to help others on the long walk back to wholeness. WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP (6 week sessions) Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka Street, Honolulu 96814. Fee: 6 week support groups $20.00 suggested donation. Weekend (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) $195.00 includes meals and lodging. BRISTOL HOSPICE 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite. 4-547, Honolulu, HI 96813Phone: Bereavement Coordinator – Charmagne Kimhan, LCSW ckimhan@ Website: Eligibility:Anyone who is grieving a loss of a loved one. Services:Individual and family counseling by appointment.Monthly Bereavement Support Circle at Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village, 1298 Kukila Street, HNL 96818, last Wednesday of each month, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Note time change.Weekly Bereavement Support Group every Tuesday morning, 10:00am – 11:00 a.m. @ Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. Fee:Free. CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua, HI 96734Phone: Chaplain David Rasmussen, 222-3259 Email: davelras@ Website: Email: rasmusdl@ Eligibility:Anyone who is grieving a loss of a loved one.Services:1. Individual, couple, family counseling by appointment. 2. Windward Support Groups. Please call for more information and schedule.Weekly Bereavement Support Group every Tuesday, 7 p.m. @ the Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center.Monthly Bereavement Support Group every third Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. @ the Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center.Caregivers Support Group every 2nd Friday of the month (except December), 1:00 p.m. @ Castle Medical Center Pikaki Room.Parkinson’s Disease Support Group every last Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. @ Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center. Contact: Glenn Lendenburger ph. 263-5050.Fee:Free. Registration is not PASSIONATE FRIENDS707 Richards St., Penthouse 3, Honolulu HI 96813Phone:Charlotte Boyd, Chapter Treasurer, 536-2225 Email: Charlotte.boyd@ Michele Deal, Chapter Leader, 306-0812 Email: Michele.deal@ Dave Pellegrin, 792–0204, fax: 531–2306 Email: dpell@ or davepellegrin@ Patti Kaneshiro, Hilo Chapter Leader, 937-7523Kathy Bello, Hilo Chapter Co-Leader, 896-3610 Email: easthawaiitcf@ Website: Services:Self-help group assists parents and siblings with adjustments to grief/loss. Oahu meetings are the first Saturday of every month 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 noon at Waikiki Yacht Club, 1599 Ala Moana Blvd.Hilo meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of each month a Hilo United Methodist Church, 374 Waianuenue Avenue from 5 –6:30 p.m.Fee:FreeFAMILY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPPhone:Sandra Pohl, 521-1812Email: sandypohl@ Eligibility:Family members who have lost a loved one through death.Services:Monthly support group meets every second Sunday of every month, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Kaiser Moanalua, Ewa Conference Room?#1?(Second floor). Facilitated by Rev. J.P.Fee:FreeGRIEFSHAREFirst Presbyterian Church, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744; in coordination w/Kaimuki Christian Church, Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone:Sissi Tran Copeland, 262-0666, Marianna Meacham 347-3708 or Lee Alden Johnson, 226-7511 or 738-5987 fax: 532-1112 (call for availability)Email: Leealdenjohnson@Hawaii. Website: Eligibility:Anyone who has lost a loved one through death.Services: Sundays mornings 11am to 1pm with childcare (with notice) beginning Sun. Sept. 16th for 13 weeks at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Koolau Golf Course. Sessions stand alone; participants may join at any time. 3 series a yearFee:$10 for workbook.GRIEFSHAREGrace Moore Kimata Center at Wahiawa United Methodist ChurchPhone: Jim Higa 232-3992 (cell), Pastor Fran or David, 622-4361 Email: jameshhiga@ Website: Eligibility: Open to all island residents who have lost a loved one to death.Services: Grief Share is a Christian based, nondenominational program that covers grief and facilitates the road to recovery. It is a 13-week session support group of members who have experienced bereavement. Each session includes a video seminar and small group discussion. There is also a special one-day “Surviving the Holiday” session. Fee: Free - includes workbook and access to an extensive library of grief related booksGRIEFSHARENew Hope Christian Fellowship (Oahu), 290 Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819Phone: Gail Tamashiro 808 356-9120New Hope Oahu 808 842-4242Email: widows2mite@Location: New Hope Oahu – Kaho‘olawe RoomDay/Time: Every Thursday (except the fourth Thursday which is Widows’ Mite)/ 6:30 – 8:30 pmEligibility: Open to all families of every faiths/beliefs who lost a loved one to death. (men, women, families) Services: Grief Share is a 13 week Christian based; nondenominational too that helps individuals through the grieving process. Fee: There is a small fee for the workbook. H.O.P.I.N.G. (HELPING OTHER PARENTS IN NORMAL GRIEVING)Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Road. Honolulu, HI 96819Phone:Lynn Kalaiwaa - Health Education Department, 432-2260 Email: Lynn.t.kalaiwaa@ Website: ; for classes Eligibility: Open to the communityServices:Support group composed of parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death (to 2 years old). Meets first Saturday of the month, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Call for a calendar of current events.Fee:FreeHOSPICE HAWAII860 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone:Aki Morita, Psy. D. Bereavement Coordinator 924-9255, fax: 922-9161, Email: amorita@Website: Eligibility:Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.Services:Bereavement support groups for adults, annual family/children’s camp, Ka Pilani Pulama (The Caring Connection), and consultation/support for death in the workplace, schools, and the community. Honolulu Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, at Hospice Hawaii offices, 860 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu.Kailua Support Group meets on the second Friday of the month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Castle Hospital Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine Center, Wellness Auditorium, 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua.Aiea Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Pali Momi Medical Center, Executive Conference Room, 98-1079 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. Annual Family/Children’s Camp (June 13 – 15, 2014): Hospice Hawaii sponsors an outdoor camp, which combines recreational activities and introspective grief exercises to assist the healing of the family. The two evening sleepover event is annually scheduled in June. There is a $50 fee per family. Scholarships are available. Call Aki Morita @791-8082 for more info. Grief Support in the Workplace, Schools and Community: A sudden death in the work place, school or other social setting can bring life to a standstill. Trained hospice staff can lead debriefings, and work with Human Resource personnel and school counselors to identify, normalize and support grief reactions in response to a sudden death.Fees:Free, unless otherwise noted. Hug Hawaii725 Kapiolani Blvd, #2704, Honolulu HI 96813Phone:Yuki Floyd (808) 398-0818 Email: info@ Website: Eligibility:Japanese speaker who is grieving a loss of a loved one. Services:1.?Individual and family counseling by appointment or private meeting by appointment.2.?Meetings are held the first Tuesday and Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30-12:00 at Nordstrom Cafe. 3.?Monthly Event (workshops, seminars, service projects, etc)Fee:$45 per yearIslands Hospice1301 Young Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96814Phone: Dina Lloyd, Bereavement Coordinator, 550-2552, fax: 550-2551 Email: dlloyd@ Website: Eligibility: Adults in the community who are grieving the loss of a loved one.Services: Bereavement support groups for adults.Monthly Bereavement Support Group every first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. at Islands Hospice Office, 1301 Young Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96814 Grief Support at the Beach every first and third Thursday of the month, 9 a.m. at Magic Island, Honolulu, HI. Please contact Bereavement Coordinator for location specifics.JOSHUA NEVES CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION (JNCF)P.O. Box 8564, Honolulu, HI 96830Phone:Erica Neves, 292-2304, fax: 735-1767Email: JNCFoundation@ Website: Eligibility:Families who have suffered the loss of a child (newborn to 24-years old), and those with children battling life-threatening injury or illness. Services: JNCF provides financial assistance to help families with the cost of their child’s memorial service, hospital co- payments, and individual or family grief counseling. Applications for financial assistance are available online. Monthly bereavement support group meetings are held in partnership with Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center at their Honolulu location- 1300 A Halona St. from 6 PM- 8 PM every third Thursday of every month (no meetings in May and December due to other scheduled community events) Annual remembrance event in December for families who have lost a child, to honor their memory and have fellowship with other local families. Fee: FreeKIDS HURT TOO HAWAII245 N. Kukui St. Suite 203, Honolulu 96817 Phone:Cynthia White, M.A., 545-LOVE (5683)Email: kidshurttoo@ Website: Eligibility:Youth ages 3 to 19 (and their families) who have experienced a loss from the death of someone close, divorce, relocation, or separation from parents. Services:1) Peer support groups for children and teens; 2) Workshops and training; 3) Crisis intervention after violent death. Call for locations, times, and dates of peer groups; to schedule or attend a workshop; or to request a crisis intervention.Fee:Free to children and families; service fees for training and workshops. Donations accepted.MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING - VICTIM SERVICES)745 Fort Street, Suite 303, Honolulu, HI 96813Phone:532-6233/532-6232 fax: 532-6004 Abigail Nickell-Executive Director, 532-6232 fax: 532-6004Email: hi.state@ Website: hi Eligibility:Those who have been injured or lost a loved one to a drunk driving crash or homicide. Services: Emotional support, bereavement literature, and assistance/advocacy with the criminal justice system, and attorney/counselor/community resource referrals.Referral to professional counseling, monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one to a drunk driving crash or homicide. We provide a Victim Impact Panel for DUI offenders mandated by traffic courts on a bi-monthly basis. 24 hour Victim Helpline Toll free 1-877-MADD-HELP (1-877-623-3435)Fee:??????????????Free and confidentialMAKE TODAY COUNT (Sponsored in part by THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY)Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali HighwayPhone:Jenny at 455-3242E-mail: jenhausler@ Website: Eligibility:Open to the communityServices:Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway.Fee:FreeNEW HOPE OAHU – WIDOWS’ MITE MINISTRYNew Hope Christian Fellowship (Oahu), 290 Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819Phone: Gail Tamashiro 808 224-8041New Hope Oahu 808-842-4242Email: widows2mite@ Location: New Hope Oahu – Kaho‘olawe RoomDay/Time: Fourth Thursday of the Month / 6:30pm – 8:30 pmEligibility:Open to widows’ of all beliefs and faiths. Children are always welcome to attend.Services:The Widows’ Mite Ministry is a faith-based support group that comprises of a team of widows mentoring new widows through the grieving process. The interactive activities provide widows with support, love and care that will help them through the rebuilding processs after their loss. Outreach services are provided to homebound widows if needed. Referral to Clinical and/or Pastoral counseling is abialble. The Widows’ Mite Ministry is in collaboration with the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center – Honolulu Unit.Fee:FreePARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN46 – 217 Lilipuna Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744Phone:Nadine Onodera, 236-2242 E-mail: nonodera@hawaii. Eligibility:Anyone who has lost a loved one to homicide or other violent death.Services:Monthly self-help support groups, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon on the 4th Saturday of every month at First Assembly of God at Moanalua. Ongoing emotional support, court accompaniment, assistance with documents and procedures. Fee:FreePET LOSS SUPPORT GROUPHawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826Phone:C. Collado, 356-2216, fax: 955-6034 Email: CCollado@ Website: Eligibility:General public. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Services:This group offers information & emotional support for those who are grieving the loss of an animal. The group meets once a month on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Avenue. Call to reserve a seat. Fee:FreeST. FRANCIS HOSPICESt. Francis Maureen Keleher Center, 24 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 96817–1127Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center, 91–2127 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706Phone:Felicia Marquez-Wong, L.S.W., Q.C.S.W., C.T., Bereavement Services Manager, 547-8145Fax: 547-8149 E-mail: FMarquezwong@ Website: Eligibility:Any individuals whose deceased loved ones were enrolled in St. Francis Hospice.Services:Comprehensive support services aimed at meeting the needs of grieving individuals, including ongoing grief support group meetings, walk in the mall program, lunch bunch groups, grief classes, and grief workshops. Children’s Grief Newsletter (4 issues per year). Free and open to the community. Call to be on mail list. Grief Support Groups: Nuuanu location @ St. Francis Community Health Services, 2251 Mahalo Street, Honolulu, HI. Meets 1st Friday of the month (except for July & Nov. 2014 – 2nd Friday), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Registration is required. Call Luisa Wyant, L.C.S.W., at 547-8147 or email LWyant@ to register. West location @ St. Francis Hospice - West, 91-2127 Fort Weaver Road, 2nd floor Conf Rm, Ewa Beach, HI. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month,10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Registration is required. Contact Wesley Taira, L.C.S.W., at 547-8129 or email WTaira@ to register. Evening Grief Classes: Creative Approaches to Grief: Nuuanu location @ St. Francis Community Health Services, 2251 Mahalo Street, Honolulu, facilitated by Valerie Payton, L.S.W. Class held the 4th Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call Valerie at 547-8144 or email VPayton@ to register. Sharing Grief Though Word Games: In Mililani @ Ku’ulako Town Homes (Maintenance office), 85-1035 Kuauli Street, Mililani, HI, facilitated by Linda Conboy, R.N., M.Ed. Grief Series conducted on June 5, July 3, August 7, November 6, & December 4, 2014 (1st Thursday of the month), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Limited seating, please register with Linda at (808) 626-8100 or email fmarquezwong@ for additional information. WALK IN THE MALL (open to anyone who has had a loss).Pearlridge: Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 8:00–9:00 a.m. at Pearlridge Center, Uptown, 2nd floor by elevators, fronting ECKO. Facilitator: Felicia Marquez-Wong, L.S.W.Ward Warehouse: Every 2nd Wednesday starting August 13, 2014, 9:00-10:00a.m. at AmphiTheatre. Facilitator: Valerie Payton, L.S.W.Kahala: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:00–9:00 a.m. at Kahala Mall Shopping Center, California Pizza Kitchen Wing, fronting Pictures Plus. Facilitator: Wesley Taira, L.C.S.W.Windward: Every 4th Wednesday of the month except on November 19th & December 17th (3rd Wednesday’s), 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Windward Mall, Lower Level, fronting Sears. Facilitator: Luisa Wyant, L.C.S.W.SPECIAL EVENTS:Third Annual – Outdoor Walk for families, individuals – “A Remembering Walk”Friday, August 15, 2014, 9:30-11:30 at Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd., Kaneohe. To RSVP and for information call Wesley Taira, L.C.S.W.“Grief Journey: Coping and Discovery Along the Way” on Thursday, October 9, 2014, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 am – 12 noon. Our Social Workers share tips and techniques to bring hope in meeting common challenges. Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St., Honolulu. RSVP to Felicia Marquez-Wong, L.S.W., Q.C.S.W., C.T. by Sept. 30, 2014.“Journey from Mourning to Joy” on Saturday, October 11, 2014, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Harris Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu. Cost: $20 includes lunch. For more info, call Sandy Pohl at 521-1812 or email her at sandypohl@. Collaborating partners with St. Francis Hospice are Harris UMC Church & Society, Hawaii Donor Family Council, and Hospice Hawaii. Sponsors Legacy of Life and National Kidney Foundation. Please send check payable to Louis Pohl Foundation and send to 11242 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.28th Annual Interdenominational Memorial Service: “A Rose for Remembrance”Friday, November 7, 2014, 7:00pm at Newman Center, University of Hawaii at ManoaContact Wesley Taira, L.C.S.W., at 547-8129 or email WTaira@. Annual Tree Lighting Event: Friday, December 5, 2014, 6 p.m. @ Nuuanu Facility, 24 Puiwa Road. Fee:Free except when otherwise noted.II. AGENCIESBORTHWICK MORTUARY1330 Maunakea Street, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone:Mel Kalahiki, 522–5200, fax: 522–5206 E-mail: melvin.kalahiki@Eligibility:General PublicServices:Provides literature and videos for bereavement support. “Picking Up the Pieces” program is a series providing assistance and support in coping with the death of a loved one. Topics vary from the death of a child, suicides, and unexpected deaths. Fee:FreeCOUNSELING & SPIRITUAL CARE CENTER OF HAWAI‘I1020 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814Phone:545–2740, fax: 545–2852E-mail: info@ Website: Eligibility:Anyone in need of counseling servicesServices:Professional counseling that integrates spiritual and religious beliefs into the therapeutic process. We serve children, adults and families in six community locations on Oahu. First United Methodist Church- 1020 Beretania St. (main office) ; Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin Hawaii Pali Highway; Waiokeloa Congegational Church- Kahala; Windward UCC- Kailua; Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church- Wahiawa; Waipahu UCC.Fee:We accept insurance from HMSA, United Healthcare, UHA, HMA, Quest, UBH, Tricare, HMAA, Alohacare, EAP’s and others. The Center also offers a sliding fee scale and has a Client Assistance Fund, (supported by charitable donations) which makes services affordable for all. HUGS3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816Phone:Sherri Fujimura, 732–4846, fax: 732–4881E-mail: hugs@ Website: Eligibility:Seriously ill children and their families.Services:A wide range of support services for seriously ill children and their families, plus bereavement support to these families.Fee:FreeKA MAKANA O LILI’UOKALANIKaumakapili Church, 766 North King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone:Erla Pauole, 523-6756, 845–0908, fax: 843–0711E-mail: epauole@hawaii. E-mail:jyukumo@ Eligibility:All children of Hawaiian ancestry below the age 18 with one or both parents deceased. Services:Services range from referrals to appropriate community resources to financial assistance. A special gift from Queen Lili’uokalani.Fee:FreeKOKUA MAUP. O. Box 62155, Honolulu, HI 96839Phone:Jeannette Koijane, 585–9977, toll free: (800) 474–2113, fax: (808) 988–3877 (please call ahead if you plan to send a fax) E-mail: info@, jkoijane@ Website: Eligibility:Services are open to everyone, membership grants a discount for educational activities.Services: Speaker’s Bureau, educational materials, resources and training related to hospice, end-of-life care, palliative care and early advance care planning on all islands. For free monthly e-newsletter, write to info@.Fee:Nominal fees for training materials. Speaker’s Bureau - Donations requested, if possible. LEGACY OF LIFE HAWAI’I 405 N. Kuakini Street, Suite 810, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone:(808) 599-7630, Fax: (808) 599-7631Felicia Wells-Williams, RN, Family Services Manager, 585–3412, fax: 599–7631/ Rev. Susy Gaffney, Chaplain, Family Services Coordinator, 599-7630E-mail:info@ SGaffney@ Website: Eligibility:Family members of Hawaii’s organ, tissue and eye donors. Services:Provide support and follow-up care for donor families. Provide information related to organ and tissue donation. Bereavement resource library. Please call for information. Fee:FreeLIFE FOUNDATION (THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF HAWAII ON OAHU)677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 226, Honolulu, HI 96813Phone:Nandi Ishikawa, HIV Care Services Director 521–2437, fax: 521–1279 E-mail: mail@ Website: Eligibility:Persons with AIDS/HIV and their loved ones.Services:Confidential comprehensive support services including case management, community resource referral and supportive activities.? Fee:FreePLAYWORKSPhone:Nan Holmes, 741-4787 Email: nholmes@hawaii. fax: 528–2434 Eligibility:General publicServices:PlayWorks is an art studio where people use painting and creative sandplay to access those feelings that are difficult to express in words. Working individually in a group setting, participants learn to trust the process to speak the language of their hearts and have an option to share with each other what their innermost selves have to say. Fee:Call for information.QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI CHILDREN’S CENTER (LILI’UOKALANI TRUST)Email: Jyukumo@ Email: Jpaglin@ Phone:Honolulu: 851-7768, Jay Yukumoto, 1300 A Halona St., Honolulu, HI 96817,Waianae: 668-2314, Leilani Collins 87-1876 Farrington Highway Wai’anae Hawaii 96792 Punalu’u: 293–8577, Ka`ai`ai Paglinawan, 53–516 Kamehameha Hwy., Punaluu 96717Ko’olaupoko: 235-7613, Susan Wada, 46–316 Haiku Rd., Kaneohe, 96744Waimanalo: 851-7790, Susan Wada, 41-245 Ilauhoe Street, Waimanalo, HI 96795Neighbor Island available. Website: Eligibility:Part-Hawaiian and Hawaiian orphans, age 0 – 17. The Trust defines an orphan with one or both parent’s dead.Services:Wide range of resources and counseling, including grief support. SPECIAL EVENTS:American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Hawai`i (AFSP)Out of the Darkness Community WalkSaturday, September 13, 2014, 8 a.m. @Ala Moana park, Honolulu, HIContact: Kerry Bosworth, rkrbosworth@ or (808) 772-2992 or Melissa Diponziano, MLD94@ or (808) MLD94@Free online registration – International Survivor or Suicide Healing ConferenceSaturday, November 22, 2014, 8:30am – 2 pm, @ Queen Lili`uokalani Childrens Center, 1300A Halona Street, Honolulu, HIFor individuals and families who have lost a loved one by suicide and those who support suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.Contact: Pua Kaninau-Santos, kkanina@ and (808)851-7786 or Lei Dayton, ddayton@ and (808) 851-7747For registration call Pua or LeiFee:FreeREID RICHARDS FOUNDATION “NAPUAOKAMAKAOLA”P.O. Box 61526, Honolulu, HI 96839Phone:Roberta Richards, 220–3491 E-mail: lele8864@hawaii. Services:We provide academic scholarships to students who have lost a biological parent through death. All information can be found on our website: SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS) & TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIORS (TAPS)Aloha Center ACS and Survivor Center, Bldg 330, Clark Road, Ft. Shafter, HI Phone:Lis Olsen 438-9285/1956 or 238-1022 E-mail: Elisabeth.k.olsen.civ@mail.mil Website:survivor-outreach-services or Eligibility:All Survivors being the spouses, children, parents, siblings, and friends grieving the loss of military personnel regardless of how they died.Services:Provides long-term support, resources and emotional connections to the military for the bereaved.Fee: Call for informationTHE SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS, ALOHA CHAPTER107 Imaka Place, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786Phone:Joy Vane 294-5225 E-mail: lanivane@ Website: Eligibility:Widows of career military personnel. Must possess military I.D. Services:This active local chapter offers information, social activities and general support. Fee: Call for informationVISITOR ALOHA SOCIETY OF HAWAII – V.A.S.H.Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 403-3, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815Phone:Jessica Lani Rich, President & Executive Director, 926-8274, fax: 926–0500E-Mail:Jrich.vash@ Website: Eligibility: Visitor victims of crime, medical emergencies, accidents, or other adversities; must have round trip ticket.Services:Bereavement support and comfort in times of crisis, and referrals for ground transportation; referrals to mortuaries; assist with changes in hotel, car, and airline reservations; and more.Fee: FreeIII. INDIVIDUALSKATE HAMMATT, M.S.C.P., Psy.D.Pali Palms Plaza, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave., Bldg. A, Suite 219, Kailua, HI 96734Phone:778–3422 (cell, voice mail), fax: 261-4608Eligibility:Individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.Services: During 30 years of experience in Hawaii, Dr. Hammatt has developed a unique treatment approach using clients’ metaphors in art and poetry as the basis to a transformative healing process. This process facilitates healing through grief and other life transitions. Fee:Call for information or an appointment. Most insurance accepted.RICHARD HENNESSEY, L.C.S.W.St. Mark’s Coptic Church, 1052 Ilima Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone: 372-1219 E-mail: rhawareness@ Eligibility: Individuals, Couples, Families Services: Specializes in grief work using mindfulness, and teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to address anxiety, panic, depression, anger, as well as, HBP, sleep disturbance, chronic pain, and life-threatening illness. Group counseling is available. Fee:Most insurance accepted. PUA KANINAU-SANTOS, MSW98-626 Moanalua Loop #107, Aiea, HI 96701Phone:Pua Kaninau-Santos, 271-8582 E-mail: pkshawaii@ Website: Eligibility:Loss of a loved one by suicide. All ages.Services: Debrief for primary ohana members. Grief, loss, and bereavement counseling, grief education, and consulting. *Specialize in suicide prevention education and training.Fee:Call for information.LANI LEARY, Ph.D.44 -109 Bayview Haven Place, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Email: lanileary@ Phone:292-5347 (cell, voice mail)Website: Dr. Services:Has worked for the past 29 years as a thanatologist and end-of-life specialist, advocate, and bereavement counselor for the chronically-ill, dying, ageing, and bereaved individuals and their caregivers. Dr. Leary is the author of No One Has to Die Alone: Preparing for a Meaningful Death (Simon & Schuster, 2012) and Healing Hands (Sounds True, 2009), an audiotape about therapeutic touch and complimentary approaches to pain management. She is certified in grief therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy and Critical Incident Stress Management.Fee: For more information, please email or call 808-292-5347 LARA LARSON, L.S.W. Psy. D.1126 12th Avenue, Room #202, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816Office hours also available in Kailua.Email: drlaralarson@ Phone: 383-1785Website: dr. Eligibility: Individuals/familiesServices: Dr. Larson has been a medical social worker in long term care, case management/foster home program, geriatric psychiatric unit, acute rehabilitation for brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury, as well as hospice bereavement counselor/coordinator. Specializing in grief counseling for all forms of loss, including illness, change in level of ability or independence, divorce/relationship, and the unique grief experienced with the loss of a beloved animal companion/pet. House calls available based on need and schedule availability (with minimal travel fee).Fee: Most insurance accepted. GEORGE F. RHOADES, JR., Ph.D.Ola Hou Clinic, 98–1247 Kaahumanu Street, Suite 223, Aiea, HI 96701Phone:487–5433, fax: 487–5444 E-mail: rhoades@ Eligibility:Children, adolescents, adults, and their families.Services: Grief counseling for children, adolescents, and adults as well as general child, adolescent, and adult counseling. Specializing in the treatment of trauma, dissociation and groups for anger management. Fee:Most insurance accepted. ANITA TRUBITT, L.C.S.W., M.S.W., M.Ed.520 Papalani Street, Kailua, HI 96734Phone:261–2524 E-mail: trubitt@hawaii. Website: Eligibility:Children and their familiesServices: A clinical social worker in private practice, Ms. Trubitt uses play therapy to help children with loss issues and grief work and counseling for significant adult family members. Fee:Insurance: TRICARE, UHA, MDX & HMSA (including Quest). Call for information. CYNTHIA WHITE, M.A.3060 Felix St., Honolulu, HI 96816Phone:Cynthia White, 545-5683 E-mail: cynthia.kidshurttoo@ Website: Eligibility:A loss from death, divorce, or abandonment/separation. All ages.Services: Bereavement counseling, grief education, and consulting.Fee:Call for information. JADE YOUNG, MDiv Chaplain E-mail: Jadeyoung13@ Phone:(808) 734-5548Eligibility:Individuals, couples, familiesServices:Specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the journey of grief, finding ways to renew life purpose after losses (death, divorce, job loss or other traumas), and discovering new meaning in life.? The approach uses talk story if appropriate, mindfulness practices, tools to build resilience, compassion for self and others, and develop a capacity to welcome all that life brings to us. The main goal is to restore a person’s sense of hope, wholeness and personal well-being. Fee:For more information, please email or call (808) 734-5548IV. HOSPICE – Neighbor IslandsHOSPICE OF HILO (Hawaii)1011 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720–2019Phone:Kathy (808) 969–1733, fax: (808) 969–4863;Website: Eligibility:Anyone experiencing the death of a loved one.Services:Individual counseling, support groups, workshops and trainings offered throughout the year. Call for more information.Adult Support Groups:Daytime Grief Support Group (ongoing) meets every Tuesday 10amThe Healing Journey: Adult Six-Week Grief Support Group. October 4 -November 8. Pre-registration required. The Journey of Grief- 3 Part Community Workshop Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm,May 16, 23, 30 ?Family Bereavement Camp (all ages) Friday and Sunday, Jun 1 & 3, 5:30-7:00pm ongoing drop in group; 2 June Saturday, Survivor Suicide Group, 5:30-7:00 at Pahala Plantation Cottages, Ka`u ???Youth Support Groups:Youth 3-Day Grief Group (Ages 5-11) Wednesday-Friday, July 18-20, 9:00 am-10:30 a.m. at Ainaloa Long HouseYouth 6-week Grief Group (Ages 5-11) Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm, September 11-October 16.Teen 4-week Grief Group (Ages 12-17) Wednesdays, 4pm-5:30pm,September 12 - October 3. Family Bereavement Camp (all ages) Saturday and Sunday, October 27-28 at Pahala Plantation Cottages, Ka`u ???E-Newsletter:To view Hospice of Hilo’s online newsletter, go to newsletter.NORTH HAWAII HOSPICE (Hawaii)65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743Phone:Sindona Cassteel (808) 885–7547, fax: (808) 885–5592 Website: E-mail: Sindona.Cassteel@ Eligibility:Anyone who is dealing with a loss in the community.Services: Individual counseling, groups, consultations & trainings for groups such as schools or hospital departments, and written material are available. Call for more information.Fee:FreeHOSPICE OF KONA (Hawaii)P.O.Box 4130, Kailua Kona, HI 96745Phone: ?????????? Dana Moody, MFT, Director of Bereavement Services, 443-2905 E-mail:? dmoody@ ? Website:????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????? Eligibility:???????? Anyone, community or hospice family, who is experiencing the loss of a loved one.Services:???????? Individual counseling for adults and children, support groups, workshops and educational evenings.Ongoing Monthly Support groups: Those Who Have Lost a Child - 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:00 pm; Spouse Loss Group- Last Tuesday of the month, noon-1:30 pmSix Week Support groups: Grief Explorations Support Group offered quarterly; Creativity and Grief Support GroupCircle of Life Grief Support GroupWorkshops: Grief and the Holidays Workshop- November 20 and again Dec.19, 5:30-7:00 pmAnnual Children's Grief Camp: Camp Erin Hawaii - Three days in July Annual Memorial Service: Circle of Remembrance offers the bereaved of the community an opportunity to express their grief?and remember and honor their loved ones. November 15, 6:00-8:00 pmFee:? ??????????? ?No Charge for any services. For more information at Hospice of Kona Community Services Center, 75-5925 Walua Road, Suite 102. (808) 324-7700, fax: (808) 324-7722 or number above or visit our website at website HOSPICE MAUI (Maui)400 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793Phone:Beverly Lundquist, Psychosocial Services Supervisor (808) 244–5555, fax: (808) 244–5557 E-mail:beverly.hospicemaui@ Website: Eligibility:Any person dealing with the loss of a loved one.Services:H.E.A.L. (Help Ease a Loss) Bereavement Support Group meets weekly on Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on alternate weeks. Call for more information. Suicide Survivors Support Group is open to anyone aged 18 and over and will meet for six Mondays. Call for more information.Fee:FreeKAUAI HOSPICE (Kauai)4457 Pahe`e Street, Lihue, HI 96766Phone:(808) 245–7277, fax: (808) 245–5006 E-mail: cmiura@ Website: Eligibility: Any person dealing with the death of a loved one.Services:Kauai Hospice provides supportive services to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Services include one on one support, peer support group meetings, bereavement buddies, information on grief and a children's grief program. Journey Through Grief - a six week peer support group that bring individuals together once a week for six weeks. Registration is required. Contact Kauai Hospice for further info. Candle Lighting Memorial Service - held annually the first Monday in December at the Immaculate Conception Church. Trees of Remembrance - Runs from the Friday following Thanksgiving through Christmas at both Princeville and Kukui Grove Shopping Centers. Fee: FreeLIFE’S BRIDGES HAWAI‘I, INC.P.O. Box 1965, Līhu‘e, Hi 96766Phone:?????????? Gina Kaulukukui, 808-651-6637 E-mail: LifeBridgesHawaii@ Eligibility:?????? Anyone grieving the death of a loved one.Services:?????????Life’s Bridges is dedicated to bridging the gap between grief and healing by providing one onone counseling, bereavement buddies, specialized support groups and community education about death, grief and suicide prevention. Financial assistance to students’ academic achievements is now provided.BEST (Bridges Emergency Support Team) dispatch by the Kaua‘i Police Department, BEST will go directly to the scene of any sudden and unexpected death and provide immediate support to the surviving family members 24 hours a day/7 days a week.? Follow-up community support is also available to work, faith and school communities that may be impacted by the death.Good Grief Club - this club is designed for children K through 5th grade and is held at various elementary schools around the island and is done in partnership with the Circle of Lights. Dates and locations vary.BRIDGES – a support group for any parent who has had a child die regardless of the child’s age.? This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ Līhu‘e Plantation Building in Līhu‘e.? Heal the Hurt – a support group for those who have had a loved one die by suicide.? For day/time please call 651-6637.? Fee:???????FreeBereavement Network of Hawaii meets for in-services and networking. We meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on a Thursday in January, May, and September at various locations. To R.S.V.P. and/or for directions, please call Felicia Marquez-Wong at 547-8145.Next meeting: Thursday, September 25, 2014 – hosted by Hospice Hawaii Future meeting: Thursday, January 29, 2015 – hosted by Bristol HospiceFor revisions, please contact Felicia Marquez-Wong, L.S.W., Q.C.S.W., C.T., Manager of Social Workers & Bereavement Services, St. Francis Hospice at (808)595-7566 (main line), 547-8145 (direct line), fax (808) 547-8149, or e-mail at fmarquezwong@ St. Francis Hospice & Bereavement Network of Hawaii provides this list of resources for information purpose only, and not as an endorsement of those resources listed. This list is not all-inclusive. For additional resources in the community, please check with your health care professional, religious community, or the telephone book. Revised: August 14, 2014/HOSPICE\SYS\USERS\LW\BEREAVEMENT NETWORK OF HAWAII (2014) ................
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