Loma Linda University Medical Center offers comprehensive bereavement care for those who have experienced a death in their family. Each of the four programs offered has been tailored to meet the unique needs of families as they cope with death throughout the life-span. All programs provide in-hospital support, family follow-up (by mail and by phone), and support groups. Written materials are given to families at the time of the death and are also available for purchase.

History and structure

Programs:

• HOPES (Healing of Parents Experiencing Sorrow)
• CARE (Comfort And Recovery Experience)
• RTS (Perinatal/Neonatal Bereavement Program)
• SEASONS (Sensitive Emergency Approach to Significant Others' Needs in Sorrow)

Bereavement booklets

Bereavement folders (HOPES, CARE, RTS, and SEASONS) order form (PDF)

Bereavement support education

Resources:

• What to do when a loved one dies
• Without goodbyes
• The grief of grandparents

Support groups

• Grief recovery at LLUMC (Chaplain Services)
• Community support groups
• Camp Good Grief