The Caring Tree
was
created in 1995 as a community outreach of Big Bend Hospice, Inc. The
program is
designed to meet the unique needs of grieving children and teens. The
Caring
Tree creates safe, fun, and educational opportunities in which young
people and the adults around them can learn to understand and cope with
loss. The
Caring Tree combines short and long term services to provide
comprehensive
opportunities for support and education.
- Monthly Children’s and Juniors’ Nights at Big Bend Hospice
- Teen Nights at Big Bend Hospice
- School and Community-Based Grief Support Groups
- Camp Woe-Be-Gone (annual spring grief camp for children)
- Teen Woe-Be-Gone (annual fall grief retreat for teens)
- Grief 101 Presentations
- Parent and Guardian Support Meetings
- Consultation, Networking, and Referral
- Educational Presentations, Trainings and Workshops
- Crisis support (as resources allow)
Upcoming
Special Events
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Annual Feast of Remembrance for Children, Teens, and their Families
*Bring a dish in memory of your loved one if you wish
6:00-8:00 pm
Call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706 for more information
Location: Elaine Bartelt Center, Big Bend Hospice
1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER, 2008
November 11: Family Feast of Remembrance
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Open to any child, teen, and their family that has
experienced the loss of a loved one.
If you wish, bring a dish in honor of your loved one.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706
DECEMBER, 2008
December 9: Family Hope for the Holidays
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Open to any child, teen, and their family that has
experienced the loss of a loved one.
Pizza dinner will be provided.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706
December 11: Caring Tree hosts The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candlelighting
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Pam @ 878-5310 x 799
CARING TREE SCHOOL-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
The following schools have been tentatively scheduled.
Please check with your school guidance counselor or contact
Becca at 878-5310 x736 to confirm.
Spring, 2009
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Annual Feast of Remembrance for Children, Teens, and their Families
*Bring a dish in memory of your loved one if you wish
6:00-8:00 pm
Call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706 for more information
Location: Elaine Bartelt Center, Big Bend Hospice
1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER, 2008
November 11: Family Feast of Remembrance
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Open to any child, teen, and their family that has
experienced the loss of a loved one.
If you wish, bring a dish in honor of your loved one.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706
DECEMBER, 2008
December 9: Family Hope for the Holidays
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Open to any child, teen, and their family that has
experienced the loss of a loved one.
Pizza dinner will be provided.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Caitlin @ 878-5310 x 706
December 11: Caring Tree hosts The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candlelighting
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
For more information call Pam @ 878-5310 x 799
CARING TREE SCHOOL-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
The following schools have been tentatively scheduled.
Please check with your school guidance counselor or contact
Becca at 878-5310 x736 to confirm.
Spring, 2009
- Elementary Schools: W.T. Moore, Astoria Park, Taylor County Elementary, Fort Braden, Canopy Oaks, Apalachee, Chaires
- Middle Schools: Swiftcreek, Belle Vue, Raa
- High Schools: Taylor County High, East Gadsden
Contact
Us
To find out more about
the Caring Tree Program
e-mail us at caringtree@bigbendhospice.org
or call Pam Mezzina 850-878-5310 x 799 or 800-772-5862.
e-mail us at caringtree@bigbendhospice.org
or call Pam Mezzina 850-878-5310 x 799 or 800-772-5862.
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