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
- Individualized Support Groups
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 also worked at a different hospice and in the Neurotrauma ICU at a local hospital. She has taught in public schools and has a Masters in Education and a Masters in Social Work. She is currently the bereavement coordinator at Mt Hood Hospice in Sandy, Oregon and has her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.

Contact
Contact Laura Lirette to register for a support group or to inquire about our bereavement program:
503-668-5545
llirette@mthoodhospice.org
Calendar
View Mt. Hood Hospice’s calendar for Support Group dates.
Download the Winter 2023 Schedule
Time of Remembering
Information about our annual remembrance event Time of Remembering!
Grief Support Groups Calendar
Grief and Complicated Circumstances social hour
June 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTCaregivers Together Social hour
June 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTLiving with grief social hour
June 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTIn Person Grief Group
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTLiving with grief social hour
June 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTCaregivers Together Social hour
June 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTCaregivers Together social hour
June 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTLiving with grief social hour
June 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTIn Person Grief Group
June 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 22 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTTime of Remembrance Reminder to submit photos
June 24Living with Grief social hour
June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTCaregivers Together social hour
June 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTCaregivers Together social hour
July 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTLiving with grief social hour
July 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTGrief and Complicated Circumstances (education)
July 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDTIn Person Grief Group
July 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

About Mt. Hood Hospice
Mt. Hood Hospice has been providing care and bereavement support to families in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties for 43 years. We are a not-for-profit, free standing, independent, community-based hospice.
Mt. Hood Hospice was the first free-standing hospice in Oregon to be granted Medicare certification in 1987. Since that time we have stayed current in compliance with changing CMS regulations while remaining true to our original ideal: to provide the highest quality care to families coping with life-limiting illness, emphasizing comfort, dignity and choice.
MT. HOOD HOSPICE CELEBRATES 43 YEARS!
We are a not-for-profit Hospice that provides quality care for terminally ill patients and their loved ones,
regardless of their ability to pay.

Living with a Terminal Illness
When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the lives of those close to them are impacted as well. It's important to learn as much as you can about the illness. The more information you have, the more in control you will feel. Learn more.
What You Need to Know
Hospice care is covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. You can choose your hospice! Every Medicare beneficiary with Part A entitlement has a Medicare Hospice Benefit allowing them services from ANY Medicare certified hospice. This is regardless of their enrollment in any HMO. We care for people in residential facilities as well as at home. Learn more.
Kind Words From Our Families
Watch this one-minute video testimonial and hear why families choose Mt. Hood Hospice.
Medicare
We are certified by Medicare, which means we get surveyed every 3 to make sure we are following all state and federal hospice regulations.
Time Of Remembering Event
View the 2021 Time of Remembering video.
2023 Time of Remembering details are available.
Support Groups
Grief and Complicated Circumstances social hour
June 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTCaregivers Together Social hour
June 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTLiving with grief social hour
June 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTIn Person Grief Group
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDTLiving with grief social hour
June 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTCaregivers Together Social hour
June 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDTGrief and complicated circumstances social hour
June 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Grief Support Contact
Registration is required prior to meetings. Contact Laura Lirette to register,
503-668-5545
llirette@mthoodhospice.org