H. E. A. L.

"Help Ease A Loss" Grief Support Meetings

Weekly grief support meetings are held at Hospice Maui to help people deal with the loss of loved ones.  These meetings are open to the public—they are not restricted to the families of patients who have been on hospice service.  The meetings are led by Hospice Maui's Spiritual Care & Bereavement Coordinators & Counselors.  Following are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the meetings:

Is there a charge to attend a H.E.A.L. meeting?
There is no charge for attending our weekly H.E.A.L. meetings.

When are meetings held?
Meetings are held every week but on alternating days and times.

Where do you meet?
We're in Meeting Room #1 at Hospice Maui, 400 Mahalani Street, Wailuku (just up the hill from the hospital).

What happens at the meetings?
People who feel comfortable enough introduce themselves and share their stories and their feelings.  Participants talk about the deaths of loved ones, the effects the deaths have had on their lives, how they are working through their grief, what processes help them, what challenges they are facing, anything on their minds.

Will I have to talk? I don't know if I'm ready yet.
No one is required to talk at any of our meetings.  We understand how difficult it can be, especially when grief is so fresh.  We do ask, though, that you listen with an open mind.

I'm not religious. Will people be able to accept that?
You will find that H.E.A.L. members are very tolerant of others' views.  After the death of a loved one, many priorities, as well as values, may change.

So, I don't have to belong to a church?
No, Hospice Maui has no religious affiliation.

My loved one died three years ago and my grief is just now catching up to me.  Is it too late to come to H.E.A.L. meetings?
We all grieve differently.  Many people don't feel the need of a support group until years after the death of a loved one.  It's all right to come whenever you are ready, whether it's soon after your loved one's death, or even years later.

Do I need to reserve a spot before coming to a meeting?
No reservations are needed—come whenever you feel up to it.  We do suggest, however, that you determine if a H.E.A.L. meeting is on a Tuesday or a Wednesday for a particular week.  You can check the H.E.A.L. meeting schedule on our Calendar page.

Hospice Maui | 400 Mahalani Streeet | Wailuku HI 96793

Phone:  (808) 244-5555 | Fax:  (808) 244-5557