NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

LANCASTER, Ohio (April 8, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. has robust children and adult grief support groups and has found a way to continue helping during the COVID-19 crisis. FAIRHOPE is now offering telehealth grief support via FaceTime or phone calls to 740-785-6546.

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“We know that during times of change and uncertainty it often raises fears, concerns and anxiety in grieving children and adults,” said Tracey Miller, FAIRHOPE grief support manager. “We are fortunate to be able to continue helping the community during these unprecedented times.”

For children who are grieving, they may start asking questions about death or may keep a watchful eye on parents and not want them out of sight. If you are a parent or caregiver, please reach out to FAIRHOPE through 740-785-6546 or email pals@fairhopehospice.org. Additional resources on tips for helping your child’s anxiety with COVID-19 may be found https://fairhopehospice.org/grief-support/grief-resources/. If you’re an adult who is grieving and could use support during this time, FAIRHOPE is also available to meet your needs.

FAIRHOPE offers grief services to all residents in the communities they serve (Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Licking, Athens and parts of Franklin and Pickaway counties). Any community individuals and families are encouraged to use FAIRHOPE’s grief services, as well as, families who have lost a loved one through hospice.

To learn more about FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. visit www.fairhopehospice.org, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairhopeHospice.

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since 1982, FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care has provided exceptional and compassionate care in our community. We are dedicated to meeting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those we serve by honoring life during its most difficult times. We will meet you on your journey wherever you need us. This includes serving you at our serene 38-acre campus in Lancaster, home to the Pickering House hospice in-patient facility and the Anita M. Turner grief center. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.fairhopehospice.org.

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