Bereavement Professional

  • 1.  in person support in San Diego area

    Posted 05-08-2023 11:43 AM

    A family member who live in San Diego, CA is wanting to find in person grief support and not having much luck. A christian framework does not fit her belief system so griefshare isn't a good fit. She works from home and is new to the area so she'd prefer in-person as a way to get out and connect with others face to face. 

    Is there anyone in this group who happens to know of in person groups she may be able to access?

    Much appreciation in advance.



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    Laura Lirette M.Ed, MSW, CSWA
    Bereavement Coordinator
    Mt Hood Hospice
    PO Box 1269
    Sandy, OR 97055
    Main number: 503-668-5545
    Fax: 503-668-7951
    llirette@mthoodhospice.org
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  • 2.  RE: in person support in San Diego area

    Posted 05-09-2023 09:53 AM

    You may want to check with ADEC -- Association for Death Education & Counseling. They have a directory of people who may be available or may know what is available in that area. 


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  • 3.  RE: in person support in San Diego area

    Posted 05-09-2023 12:50 PM

    Thank you Veronica for the recommendation. When I went to their website I found lots of stuff but not a directory of people. I'm wondering if it is only available if you are a member of ADEC which I am not (as far as I know). I appreciate the recommendation. If anyone is an ADEC member and can send me referrals until I figure out how to access the directory, I'd appreciate it. My email is llirette@mthoodhospice.org or you can send it through NHPCO. Much appreciation. 



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    Laura Lirette M.Ed, MSW, CSWA
    Bereavement Coordinator
    Mt Hood Hospice
    PO Box 1269
    Sandy, OR 97055
    Main number: 503-668-5545
    Fax: 503-668-7951
    llirette@mthoodhospice.org
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  • 4.  RE: in person support in San Diego area

    Posted 05-09-2023 04:34 PM

    Hi Laura,

    What I've found most helpful for far away families is to suggest they look for local hospices.  As we all know, a hospice generally offers their own groups that are open to the public or they have lists of groups in the area.  She might also check local senior centers, but the hospice option generally results in the best info when families have needed a group elsewhere in the country!



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    Nancy Arnold CDP
    Bereavement Manager
    Supportive Care Center
    Visiting Nurse Association
    Southcoast Health | 200 Mill Road | Fairhaven, MA. 02719
    508-973-3227 / cell: 774-319-3007
    ArnoldN@southcoast.org
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  • 5.  RE: in person support in San Diego area

    Posted 05-09-2023 05:34 PM
    Nancy, 
    good point. The other option may be the local 
    senior services of the county/city government.
    They often have a listing of support groups.

    Veronica M. Ibarra, MS, FT, BCC

    Bereavement Counselor

    Presbyterian Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care

    Albuquerque, NM

    Bereavement Services: 505-559-7055

    Cell: 505-377-1601

    Hospice Main: 505-559-1000


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