Bereavement Services
The Pastoral Care Department at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian offers
the following Bereavement Program free of charge to the community. The
program provides support, education, and guidance for people in our community
thr oughout the grieving process during this very difficult time. Chaplains
are also available to provide spiritual support during this time. For
more information, please call 949-764-8358.
Facing Forward – Level 1 – A general bereavement group for participants over the age of 18,
offering support to those who have lost a loved one. Registration is required.
For more information, please call 949-764-8358.
Life Goes On – Level 2 – This group provides a forum to address grief issues, identify
individual barriers, and develop tools for healing throughout the grieving
process. Registration is required. For more information, please call 949-764-8358.
Growth Through Grief – Level 3 – Attendance at 'Life Goes On' is a prerequisite for this
class. This group provides support, education, and guidance as you work
through the reintegration phase of grief. Registration is required. For
more information, please call 949-764-8358.
For the safety of the community, the bereavement support groups are being
offered virtually. To register, please visit the
community education class portal.
Location:
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Suite 103
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Pastoral Care Bereavement:
Please call 949-764-8358 or visit hoag.org/pastoral-care for the most
up to date list of support groups and bereavement services offered by
the Pastoral Care department.
Palliative Care Bereavement:
Please call 949-764-8585 for the most up to date list of support groups
and bereavement services offered by the Palliative Care department.
13-month bereavement support materials:
We recognize that not everyone is able to participate in these groups and,
as such, Hoag’s Palliative Care Team has developed materials to
help provide you with information, support and guidance through other
channels. The following documents were created to help provide you with
a sense of community as you move forward through your grief process so
that you know you are not alone. If you find yourself with questions or
concerns at any time following your loved one’s death, please know
that you may contact Hoag's Palliative Care Team for assistance at
949-764-8585.
We encourage you to download the following support materials: