Spiritual Care
& Grief Recovery

Our purpose is to glorify God as guardians of the sanctity and dignity of life by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual care to our patients and their families and offer hope based on faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of life and death.

The hospice care concept extends to family members by offering them vital support before and after the loss of a loved one. Southwest Christian Care offers support in these ways:

Emotional Support

Nurses and the social worker from the care team continue to stay in touch with family members as needed. Families receive emotional support through personal contacts plus written materials about grief and coping with loss.

Chaplains

Our experienced Chaplains visit patients on a regular basis and are also available when special needs arise. We respect the beliefs of each individual patient and family member, regardless of their faith.

Bereavement Visits

Calls or visits are offered to family members following the death of their loved one.

Bereavement Correspondence

Encouraging correspondence is sent to families during the first year following their loss. This contains information to help individuals cope with loss-related grief and mourning.

Short-Term Bereavement Counseling

We offer short-term counseling to help families and individuals deal with issues related to grief, loss, trauma, family stress, and other life-related issues. Counseling is available at no cost on an appointment basis.

Memorial Service

Southwest Christian Care hosts a memorial service once a year to provide an opportunity for sharing between team members and the families we serve. The service takes place the first Thursday following Thanksgiving for families of loved ones who have passed away from November 1st to October 31st each year.

Grief Support Groups

These groups offer individuals the opportunity to experience supportive and affirming fellowship with others who are "walking a similar path" of grief and loss. There is no cost associated with our Grief Support Groups and they are available to the entire community.