Hospice provides bereavement follow up and supportive grief counseling to those individuals directly involved in the lives of those patients we serve.

In the first few weeks following a death, the bereavement coordinator, or member of the team, will contact you, to reintroduce the bereavement services available and to assess how you are doing. You will receive a packet of information regarding grief and loss. This packet will include brief literature related to the topic which may prove helpful, along with a listing of bereavement support groups and services in our community.

If you and your loved ones are coping appropriately and desire no further assistance, the bereavement coordinator will continue to stay in contact with you throughout the 13-month period, either by mail or phone, to remind you that the services are available, if ever you should desire further assistance. If you feel you would like additional support throughout this process, the bereavement coordinator is available to meet with you, individually or as a group, to provide further assistance and support. This service is available throughout the 13-month period.

UC Davis Hospice Program also provides bereavement support groups at different times of the year. You will receive an invitation to the next available group after approximately three months. Even if our services have ended, the bereavement coordinator can assist you with referral information for ongoing support and counseling.