Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) Grief Support Group (6-Week Session) The Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) group provides a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental community for adults who have experienced the death of someone they love by suicide. This session is available at no-cost to participants. Led by HPCIC social workers Jill McLelland and Mentzie Rahman. When: This group will start on …
The Love We Carry: Community Grief Support for Parents After Stillbirth or Infant Loss (6-Week Session)
The Love We Carry: Community Grief Support for Parents After Stillbirth or Infant Loss (6-Week Session) The death of a baby can bring a profound and often complicated grief. Parents may experience sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, questions, or feelings that are difficult to put into words. Sometimes it can feel as though others do not fully understand the depth of …
Companions in Grief – Pathways through Grief: A 6-week Grief Support Session
Companions in Grief – Pathways through Grief: A 6-week Grief Support Session For women of all ages grieving the death of a spouse/partner. This session is available at no cost to participants. When: Meets every Thursday beginning September 10th from 12:30 – 2:00 PM for 6 weeks. Where: Brown Family Grief Center, 2351 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625. *Please RSVP by …
Forward Together – Young Hearts Healing: A 6-Week Grief Support Session
Forward Together – Young Hearts Healing (6-Week Session): A no-cost grief support session for young men & women who are grieving the death of a spouse/partner. Led by Teresa Stewart-Stafford. When: Meets every Wednesday beginning September 9th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 6 weeks. Where: Brown Family Grief Center, 2351 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625. *Please RSVP by September …
HPCIC: Proud 9-time Hospice Honors Elite Recipient
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) is proud to have received the Hospice Honors Elite recognition for 2026. This marks the 9th time the organization has received this top level of recognition. Results are based on performance in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey. This recognition reflects the dedication of HPCIC’s staff and …
Myths About Morphine
Talking about morphine can bring a lot of fear. These fears are common, and they’re understandable. But many of the things we hear about morphine simply aren’t true. At Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, we know how much comfort matters, both for our patients and their loved ones. Our goal is to help you feel informed and at …
I am Here For You: A week at Camp Rainbow by Brad Borders
Reposted with permission from The Edgewood Dispatch with additional photos. His voice cracked a bit and his eyes welled with tears when this question was asked. “Who is your special person?” Quietly he said, “My special person is my mom.” This past week my wife and I volunteered with Rainbow Kidz, a program of Hospice of Iredell County. Here’s their website …
Tips for Supporting a Hospice Caregiver
When someone you care about is serving as a hospice caregiver, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are some ideas: Just show up: Don’t wait to be asked. Caregivers are often too exhausted or too focused on their loved one to reach out for help. Check in regularly with them. Make specific offers: “Let me know …








