Support Groups

Mt. Hood Hospice believes grief is a natural reaction to loss.

Grief can make us feel alone. 

Living with a loved one’s death can be difficult. Whether it has been months or years since your loss, Mt. Hood Hospice offers support groups and education for bereavement.

In addition, Mt. Hood Hospice offers support groups for family members and friends witnessing the declining health of an important adult.

These groups can provide a supportive environment to help you develop coping skills and conversations with others who share similar experiences.

See below for a list of groups.

Support Groups

• Facebook Groups
• Living With Grief
• Caregivers Together
• Grief and Complicated Circumstances

Group Details

Mt. Hood Hospice believes that grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. We believe that each individual has the capacity to heal, that the duration and intensity of grief are unique to each of us and that caring, sharing and acceptance help us process our grief.

Grief support is free of charge for phone calls and community groups. Contact our bereavement coordinator for additional information. 

Most groups are hosted on Zoom for ease of access unless they are marked in-person.  Support is available in helping you access internet based groups using a computer, smart phone or a landline.

Laura Lirette, Director of Bereavement Services

Laura Lirette previously worked in affordable housing, parent education and trauma recovery with marginalized populations. She worked at a different hospice and in the Neurotrauma ICU at a local hospital. She taught in public schools and has a Masters in Education and a Masters in Social Work. She is currently the director of bereavement Services at Mt Hood Hospice in Sandy, Oregon. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).