HopeWest Selected as Childhood Bereavement Changemaker
In partnership with Colorado-based Judi’s House/JAG Institute HopeWest is one of 11 grief-centered organizations selected by Judi’s House/JAG Institute to participate in the 2024 Childhood Bereavement Changemaker program to build capacity for data collection and...
Join HopeWest Kids for a Roaring Adventure at Itty Bitty Day Camp
Campers going into grades K-2 are invited to attend a day of art, adventure, and healing. Dive into a day of fun and healing at Itty Bitty Day Camp, hosted by HopeWest, perfect for young children going into grades K-2 who have experienced the loss of a loved one....
Join HopeWest Kids at Camp Good Grief This July
Volunteers and campers are invited to attend a weekend filled with activities designed to help children navigate grief. For kids entering grades 3 through 8, HopeWest Kids’ Camp Good Grief at Camp Cedaredge is the place to be from July 19-21, 2024. This event offers a...
Making Your Wishes Known: The Value of Discussing & Documenting Your Healthcare Decisions
We plan for exciting milestones and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Yet it’s easy to sidestep planning for our healthcare wishes. National Healthcare Decisions Day, recognized each year on April 16, is a reminder to pause and reflect on our preferences. It...
Navigating the Caregiver’s Journey: Chaplain Kevin Watt Shares Guidance
Some of the quiet, everyday heroes among us are the family and friends who serve as dedicated caregivers to loved ones. Kevin Watt, HopeWest Chaplain, joins us for a Q&A celebrating the resilience and compassion of caregivers, offering insights and helpful advice...
Navigating the Journey: A Counselor’s Guide to Dementia Care
In this Q&A style blog, HopeWest Meeker counselor, Judy Eskelson (pictured above), offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her...
Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2024
Reshaping the Approach to Life and Death in Healthcare HopeWest, in collaboration with Community Hospital, is proud to announce the Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference scheduled for February 23, 2024. This exciting event is designed to provide a...
Jasmine’s Story – A HopeWest Kids Journey
In Colorado, 1 in 13 children will lose a parent or a sibling by the age of 18. After the death of someone close to them, children and teens often feel isolated, withdraw from social settings, and have major changes in behavior. When Jasmine lost her father, she built...