Print Article 3/3/2023 Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support options this spring at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice offices throughout West Central Pennsylvania.
Masking is encouraged but not required. Registration is required by contacting Bereavement Secretary Charlene Ebersole at 814-414-9990 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bedford
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 227 Hospital Dr., Ste. 2, Everett (rear entrance of Pennwood Family Medicine). Groups will be held on Thursdays from March 30 - May 11 (no meeting April 11) from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by March 28.
Blair
Groups will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 408 N. 6th St. (Juniata), Altoona. Groups will be held on Wednesdays from April 19 - May 24 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Family Hospice Social Worker Kelly Cherry is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by April 17.
Cambria
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 118 Ebony Road, Ebensburg. Groups will be held on Wednesdays from April 19 - May 24 from 11 a.m. - Noon. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by April 17.
Centre
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 450 Windmere Dr., Suite 100 (back entrance), State College. Groups will be held on Thursdays from April 20 - May 25 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Carole Palmer and Family Hospice Social Worker Allison Brion are facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by April 17.
Huntingdon
Groups will be held at the St. James Lutheran Church, 525 Mifflin St., Huntingdon. Groups will be held on Thursdays from March 23 - April 27 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Family Hospice Volunteer & Bereavement Coordinator Carole Palmer and Family Hospice Social Worker Karen Kuntz are facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by March 20.
