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Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley

Ensuring quality of life in any stage of illness

(315) 265-3105

Mailing Address: PO Box 510, Potsdam, NY 13676

New Grief Support Group: Navigating Grief

Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley’s Community Bereavement Services is offering a new 6-week grief support group starting in September.

 

The Navigating Grief group will meet on Tuesdays at 2:00PM via Zoom from Sept. 14th to Oct. 19th and will be facilitated by Hospice’s Bereavement Coordinator, Kate Favaro, CRPA.
The group will help participants develop healthy develop healthy coping skills and provide peer support to foster growth and healing. The sessions are structured to build upon each other and attendance to all 6 sessions is essential.
Navigating Grief is open to anyone 18 and older who has had a loved one pass away in the last 6-12 months. (The deceased individual did not have to be served by Hospice.)
Ideally, interested individuals will have already begun working on their grief and will be comfortable sharing their story and feelings with a small group.
To determine if the group will be beneficial, a screening process will occur at time of registration to ensure the interested individual equipped and ready to participate.
For more information and to register, contact Kate Favaro at 315-265-3105 or email kfavaro@hospiceslv.org.
*Please note: Due to COVID concerns and restrictions, this group will be held exclusively via Zoom. Participants must have a valid email address and access to a computer with a webcam, smartphone, or tablet. Zoom link will be emailed to those who register by Sept. 14th.

Veterans Needed!

Are you a Veteran?

Are you interested in supporting fellow Veterans nearing the end of Life?

WE NEED YOU!

Veteran Volunteers are vital members of the Hospice Team.  Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley is seeking Veterans to help us in supporting the many veteran patients and families we serve through the We Honor Veterans program.

 

What is We Honor Veterans?

WHV is a partnership between the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and the Veteran’s Administration designed to empower hospice staff and volunteers with the skills and tools needed to meet the unique needs of dying Veterans.

Hospice St. Lawrence Valley is one of only a handful of non-profit hospices in New York state with an official Level 4 partner rating of the We Honor Veterans  program.

As a Level 4 Partner of the We Honor Veterans initiative, Hospice SLV has invested in learning how to properly serve Veterans and assist them through the challenges they may be facing at the end of life — whether it be from illness, isolation or traumatic life experience. By understanding their needs, we can effectively accompany and guide America’s Veterans, and their families, toward a more peaceful ending.

 

For more information, contact our We Honor Veterans program manager, Samantha Jones at (315) 265-3105 or samj@hospiceslv.org .

 

Save the Date: 11th Annual Hospice Radiothon Returns!

 

 

The annual Radiothon for Hospice returns Thursday November 7th for its 11th year!  The live broadcast will air from the Hospice Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tune in to hear testimonials from inidviduals in the community who lives have been impacted by Hospice’s services and live interviews from various Hospice staff and volunteers.

Listen live  on WQTK/92.7 FM, WLFK/95.3 FM and WMSA/1340 AM.  Visit hospiceradiothon.org to learn more!

Individuals interested in sharing their story, please contact Kellie Hitchman at (315) 265-3105 or khitchman@hospiceslv.org.

 

Reservations Now Open for Tastes of Autumn

It’s that time of year – as we make the transition to another beautiful fall in the North Country, Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley is welcoming the change of season as we begin to plan Tastes of Autumn.  Our popular gourmet brunch fundraiser celebrates the important partnership of Hospice donors and volunteers.  Thanks to generous community support, participants enjoy an exceptional four-course meal and dining experience while raising much needed funds to support our important programs.  Tastes highlights the special talents of our friends and neighbors.  Everyone from the chefs preparing the entrees to the wait staff are volunteering their time and talents to support our important work. In addition to the main entrees, guests can expect to enjoy specialty soup, salad, bread and desserts all provided by local area businesses.

This year, Tastes of Autumn will take place on Sunday October 20th.  Tastes welcomes back many experienced volunteers who are committed to creating the same wonderful culinary experience guests have enjoyed for many years. Returning to Tastes are guest chefs Dr. Bill Orlando (Orlando Chiropractic, Massena), Chef John VanKennen (SUNY Potsdam) and Chef Amy Conger (1844 House).  More information about their mouth-watering entrées can be found below.

This year’s event brings one major change: a new venue.  Tastes of Autumn will take place at Vino Vidi Vici at the Quality Inn in downtown Massena, NY.

Reservations are being accepted from now until Wednesday October 16th.  To make your reservation, download a Reservation Form and send it to:

Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley

ATTN: Samantha Jones

6805 US Highway 11

Potsdam, NY 13676

Reservations may also be made by calling Hospice at (315) 265-3105 (8:00am- 4:30pm, Mon-Friday) or by emailing samj@hospiceslv.org.

Please be sure to include your entrée choices and two requests for seating times.  Payment in advance is suggested, however you have the option to pay at the door on the day of the event.

 

We hope you see you there!