COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
This online space was created to allow you to download helpful resources to complement the ones offered by our team when you meet with us either in person or by phone. We invite you to explore this page of complementary support resources that remain available for you to use personally
or share with a loved one.
We are here to walk alongside you during difficult times.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
All support resources, groups, and programs are offered at no cost and are open to the public thanks to generous community support. Many of our support groups welcome
both those who wish to attend regularly or those who drop in and listen.
SUGGESTED READING
General Adult Grief
Comfort for Grieving Hearts by Gary Roe
Please Be Patient, I’m Grieving by Gary Roe
It's OK that You're Not OK by Megan Devine
Understanding Your Grief by Alan Wolfelt
Heartbroken by Gary Roe
Widow by Lynn Caine
Shattered by Gary Roe
Healing a Parent's Grieving Heart by Alan Wolfelt
Understanding your Suicide Grief by Alan Wolfelt
Talking about Death: A Dialogue Between Parent & Child by Earl Grollman
When My Dad Died & When My Mom Died by Janice Hammond
Teen Grief by Gary Roe
Healing your Grieving Heart for Teens by Alan Wolfelt
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Our grief support team has compiled the below list of websites that provide guidance
and support for those grieving a loss of a loved one.
General Adult Grief Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss by Suicide
garyroe.com garyroe.com compassionatefriends.org centerforloss.com
Children's Grief Teen Grief
sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/ dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/
dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Hospice Brazos Valley is committed to advocating the importance of end-of-life care in order to improve the health of the communities we serve. We are passionate about educating our friends and neighbors on a variety of topics
which include but are not limited to:
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Hospice 101: An overview of hospice care
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Alzheimers & Dementia
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Compassionate Communication
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Having the Conversation: Simple strategies for hard talks
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Advanced Directives & End-of-Life Planning
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Palliative Care
Our team is available to present to health care organizations, corporations, civic groups, and church members on a topic listed above or tailor a presentation to suit your needs.
To schedule, contact us:
Toll-Free at 1-800-824-2326
IN-HOME CARE
Hospice Brazos Valley's team includes doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, volunteers, and hospice care aides to support a patient's and family's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. However, families or patients occasionally have needs that require an additional layer of support. Services provided by an in-home care agency are highly customizable and
can include short term companion care, 24/7 live-in care, or respite care.
To download a flyer of provider choices and options in your area, click button of the city closest to you.
Please note, these organizations are not affiliated with Hospice Brazos Valley.
FORMS
Advanced Directive Forms
It's never too early or too late to plan for end-of-life.
Have regular conversations with your attorney, financial planners, and family regarding your wishes for your end-of-life. Documents should be revisited and/or revised every ten years.
Many advance directive documents are available for free download at:
https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/advance-directives
MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY - ENGLISH
MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY - SPANISH
Volunteer Forms
Interested in becoming a Hospice Brazos Valley volunteer?
Please download a new volunteer application and email completed form to volunteer@hospicebrazosvalley.org
Interested in volunteering at our Hospice Thrift Store or Hospice Boutique?
Please download the service application below and email completed form to volunteer@hospicebrazosvalley.org
Career Forms
Interested in joining the team?
Please download an application and email completed form with your resume to aglueck@hospicebrazosvalley.org
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