HopeWest: Transforming Fear into Confidence

HopeWest: Transforming Fear into Confidence

When facing life challenges related to aging, illness, or grief, it’s common to feel a sense of worry or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Navigating medical and daily needs can be overwhelming, and for some, asking for help may feel like your “giving up” or even...
Meeting You Exactly Where You Are

Meeting You Exactly Where You Are

At HopeWest, our work isn’t just about care — it’s about presence. That simple idea has shaped how we walk beside people through aging, illness, and grief for more than thirty years.  When you or someone you love needs support, we take the time to understand what...
Join HopeWest Kids for a Roaring Adventure at Itty Bitty Day Camp

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

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...
Jasmine’s Story – A HopeWest Kids Journey

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...
The Importance of Early Enrollment in Hospice Care

The Importance of Early Enrollment in Hospice Care

By Cassie Mitchell, Former President and CEO of HopeWest When it comes to hospice care, timing is everything. It’s a difficult topic to discuss, but an essential one. Yet, many people wait until the last stages of their illness to learn about their hospice...
HopeWest PACE: Work that Matters

HopeWest PACE: Work that Matters

The work of HopeWest PACE has filled a gap in care in Mesa County. It provides a person-centered approach to balance the medical, emotional, physical, and social needs of seniors in our program. Our team works hard not only to support Participants, but to support...
Healing with Horses

Healing with Horses

Through the HopeWest Kids equine assisted counseling program, children and teens have the opportunity to work through grief in the company of horses. This seven-week program facilitated by HopeWest counselors and equine therapy volunteers, helps children build a sense...