Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area

02/20/2026

It’s so much harder to say, “This sucks, and there’s nothing I can do. But I’m here, and I love you,” rather than offer those standard words of comfort. It’s so much harder. And so much more useful, loving, and kind.

You can’t heal someone’s pain by trying to take it away from them. Acknowledgement of pain is a relief. How much softer this all becomes when we are allowed to tell the truth.⁣

02/19/2026

We have an evening grief support group starting next week. If you could use a little support and connection as you navigate loss, grief support groups can be very helpful. More details below!

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

Less than a month before our next session of Hope's Place starts up! If you know of kids in central Maine who have experienced the death of a loved one and could use some support, Hope's Place is here for them.

02/13/2026

Grief and Valentine's Day traditionally don't mix very well. Here's one way to reframe the day for anyone missing a loved one on February 14th.

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

Interested in becoming a grief support group facilitator for Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area? We have a training starting in early March!

02/09/2026

Love doesn’t expire ....
so grief doesn’t either.

There is no schedule for missing someone.
You are not behind.
You are human.

02/05/2026

In addition to the daytime group, we have another grief support group starting in late February that will be meeting for 6 weeks in the evenings starting on February 26.

02/05/2026

We know firsthand that time doesn’t erase love—or grief. February's episode of Holding the Light is an honest conversation about long-term grief, motherhood after loss, and carrying our children forward. We are honored to share Holly Caron’s story, 18 years after losing her beautiful daughter Heather to brain cancer. Follow us so you don’t miss the release of "Grief Has No Timeline" on February 11th. 💙🎧

02/04/2026

Looking for a grief support group that meets during the day? Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has an 8-week group starting on February 24.

02/03/2026

There are many ways to cope with grief triggers, but finding glimmers in grief are like finding little lifeboats that keep you afloat.