Centrica Care Navigators

Join us in February for our Grief Support Groups. ??See the calendar on our website to sign up. All Centrica Grief Support groups are free and open to anyone in the community. They are led by experienced grief support counselors and trained volunteers. In a comfortable and accepting environment, you’ll find the support you need and meet others on a similar journey. https://lnkd.in/gV9Sp-ae ?? Drop-in groups: Grief Connection (Virtual and in-person) February 5, 19 OutFront Grief Circle at OutFront Kalamazoo February 4 Grief Walkers February 9 ?? Pre-registration required groups: Grieving Parents February 6, 13, 20 Journeys February 11, 25 Hospice Caregiver Support Group (Virtual) February 11, 25 #griefsupport #supportgroups #supportgroup #caregiversupport #griefsupportgroups #kalamazoo #battlecreek

We are excited to welcome back one of our favorite caterers, Taco Bob's, as the lunch sponsor for the 2025 Golf 'fore' Hospice event on June 20, at Binder Park Golf Course! Thank you Taco Bob's! If you'd like to be a sponsor for the 2025 Golf 'fore' Hospice outing head to our sponsorship page now. https://loom.ly/iNY3GAU

?? Happy Music Therapy Month! ?? We thank our incredible music therapists for their unwavering dedication and transformative work. Your ability to harness the power of music to heal, uplift, and connect is truly remarkable. Thank you for bringing joy, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. Your passion and expertise make a profound difference in the lives of so many. ?? Learn more about music therapy in our blog: https://loom.ly/xsOhDgM #MusicTherapyMonth #ThankYouTherapists #HealingThroughMusic #Hospice #MusicTherapy

?? Last week's Journeys session at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan was all about “Drumming to the Beat of Your Grief.” Participants used music and rhythm in a special percussion circle led by Centrica Care Navigators’ own music therapists Ian and Marissa to help them process their unique grief journeys. They also created their own drums and developed coping grief playlists to support their healing. Join us next session March 11 by calling us or submitting a pre-registration. ?? 269.345.0273 ?? https://lnkd.in/gnUKExCb We're also always accepting volunteer applications! https://lnkd.in/gBJE6eDW #griefjourney #tothebeat #grief #kalamazoo

March is Social Work Month, a time to honor and celebrate the incredible impact of social workers! The 2025 theme, "Social Work: Compassion + Action," highlights the dedication and advocacy that drive meaningful change in communities every day. This month is an opportunity to recognize the profession’s contributions, reflect on its impact, and get involved. Thank you so much to our amazing social workers! #socialworker #socialworkers #socialwork #socialworkmonth #hospice

Jodi Vanlerberghe, Centrica Care Navigators' Manager of Community Engagement & Volunteer Program Supervisor, sat down with WWMT-TV News Channel 3 to talk about volunteer opportunities with Centrica Care Navigators. She was joined by Kim, one of our truly exceptional volunteers, who talked about how she became a Centrica volunteer and all the joy and enrichment she's gained by spending time with her hospice patient here in Kalamazoo. The segment will air on Thursday morning! If you're interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to get in touch! We have options to suit everyone, from office admin, to licensed barbers, to caregiver relief folks. Call us at 269.345.0273 or head to our website to register your interest now. https://lnkd.in/gBJE6eDW #licensedbarbers #kalamazoo #volunteeropportunities #michigan #hospice #caregiver

Join us this March in our Grief Support groups, free and open to the public (some require registration, details below). Check the events calendar on our website for more details and registration. Questions? Give us a call any time at 269.345.0272 OutFront Grief Circle March 4 Parent Loss (Registration required) March 5 - April 9 (Wednesdays) Journeys (Registration required) March 11, 25 Grief Connection March 5, 19 Grief Walkers March 9 Caregiver Support Group (Registration required) March 11, 25 Spouse/Partner Loss (Registration required) March 17, 24, 31 #griefsupport #supportgroups #caregiversupport #griefsupportgroups #kalamazooevents #hospice

?? Join Us for Camp Good Grief! A Free One Day Camp for Kids Ages 5-17 Who Have Experienced the Death of a Loved One ??? Friday June 27, 2025 ? 8am-5pm ??Camp Merrie Woode in Plainwell, M Camp Good Grief offers a supportive and fun-filled environment where children can connect with others who share similar experiences. Camp Good Grief blends traditional camp activities with grief education and emotional support. Camp Merrie Woode features acres of natural woodlands, and exciting camp activities designed to bring joy, healing, and connection. All activities are facilitated by caring and qualified Centrica Care Navigators grief professionals, music therapists and volunteers. Dates & Registration Info: For questions or more information, please contact: Kimberly Courtney at [email protected] ? 269-303-3740 Registration deadline: June 6, 2025. Register early! Space is limited.

Our newest blog dives into just how important social workers are in the service we provide to our patients and their families. When a new patient begins end-of-life care service with Centrica Care Navigators, they’re assigned a team of professionals to help with everything from changing the sheets to considering their spiritual views. Social Workers are an essential part of this team, and they're truly navigators, helping patients prioritize their needs in an often challenging, chaotic time. They support families with questions about what’s happening to their loved ones and what they can do to make their time in end-of-life care as comfortable as possible. Learn more about the role our social workers play as a part of our hospice and palliative care services in our new blog. ?? https://loom.ly/rIqoRp0 #socialworkers #socialworker #endoflife #hospice

Jill Terwilliger, M.Div., CPCC, is one of our Grief Counselors who recently gave her first TEDx talk in Kalamazoo, MI. Her talk, Befriending Grief, is now available on the TEDx YouTube channel! "A life well lived in full of loss and grief. No one wants to wallow in grief, and many of us avoid it as much as we can. But as with most things, avoidance isn’t much of a solution. Grief will be your companion for a long time. What if we tried befriending it? Jill Terwilliger is a hospice grief counselor with previous careers as a mental health advocate, parish minister, hospice chaplain, restorative justice facilitator, artist, and life coach. Jill’s dad died when she was 20. This experience opened a capacity in her to be with others through death, dying, and grief processes. Her family jokes that she can find the dark side of most any topic, but for Jill, grief is the root of joy." Watch it now! ??https://lnkd.in/dxmDPTy9