HOSPICE OF ODESSA PROGRAMS

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A support group for individuals who are actively caring for loved ones in their home, a nursing home, or assisted living facility.  Come to receive encouragement, support and education about your role as a caregiver. Pre-registration is appreciated.

A group for adults who are experiencing grief  and need support in their lives after loss. Encouragement and basic coping skills offered in this 6-week series of classes.

A two-session workshop offering support and a guide for how to plan for the holidays without your loved one.

A fellowship group for men led by our Chaplain, Clark Racca. Join us for coffee, donuts and friendship. Please consult our calendar for schedule and locations.

An outreach program for widows & widowers. Friends Who Care embraces those who are hurting and provides meaningful concern and support to cry, laugh and remember. The group meets weekly for snacks, game nights, comradery and more.

Hospice of Midland offers memorial services for families and friends to honor and remember those they have lost. We encourage all to attend these special services to commemorate the lives of their loved ones.

Most Community Grief Support Programs are held at Hospice of Midland located at 911 West Texas Avenue in Midland. Please consult our calendar for schedules and locations. These services are free of charge and open to the community. For more information and to register please call (432) 682-2855. 

 Hospice of Odessa is a We Honor Veterans level four partner and is proud to serve the Veterans of the Permian Basin with our expert care. We Honor Veterans is a national awareness and action campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This partnership is a coalition of our organization, the Department of Veterans Affairs Department facilities, community organizations and others working together to give excellent end-of-life care to our local Veterans and the necessary support for their families. We are pledged to ensure that no Veteran on our service dies alone or unrecognized.

Hospice of Odessa is committed to providing the highest quality care to our nation’s Veterans living in West Texas. During the admission process, our team of professionals conducts a simple interview to learn about the Veteran’s military service. A military history checklist is used to understand the scope and duration of the service in order to provide the best care possible to the Veteran and support to the Veteran’s family. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, exposure to Agent Orange, psychological and spiritual issues, as well as other complicating factors can be addressed by our expert interdisciplinary hospice team as they work to honor each Veteran’s preferences for their end-of-life care.

Hospice of Midland is proud to partner with Veterans as volunteers who will be specifically assigned to each Veteran patient. Called our Vet-to-Vet program, these volunteers, because of shared experiences, have the unique ability to relate and connect with Veteran patients and their families.

Every Veteran utilizing Hospice of Midland’s services will enjoy a pinning ceremony in gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Veterans will be gifted a We Honor Veterans hat and pin as well as a quilt lovingly made by the Midland Quilters Guild. Near the end of life it is our honor to perform a “Final Salute” for these special heroes. 

Pet Peace of Mind is a national program that enables hospice patients to keep their pets close to them through their end of life journey. For many in hospice care, changes in their physical condition may lead to a decrease of previously enjoyed social opportunities and relationships.  The pets offer unconditional love, acceptance, comfort and companionship when it’s needed most.

Pet Peace of Mind provides helping hands and financial assistance to the pet owner in need. Caring volunteers are able to assist patients with their pet care needs.  This loving support relieves the patient’s worry for their pet’s current and future needs.

Services offered by Hospice of Odess's Pet Peace of Mind may include assistance with:

• Veterinary care, such as vaccinations or heart worm testing
• Financial assistance for pet food and medications
• Pet care, for example, feeding, walking, play and affection activities
• Placement for the pet if a new home is needed after the patient’s death

All services are need-based and depend upon volunteer availability.
For more information and to schedule a consultation please contact Hospice of Midland’s Volunteer Coordinator (432) 686-6101. 

 Pathways is a program offered to patients with an advanced, life-limiting illness.  This palliative approach to care is community-based and offers guidance, support, and education to its participants and family members. There is no cost to the patient for this service. All medical care continues to be directed by the patient’s personal physician.

Making life-changing choices is often a challenge for people with advanced or chronic illnesses. We offer support to help identify and communicate wishes and goals of care.  This helpful program gives you the right information at the right time. It is our aim to help you fulfill your life in a dignified and meaningful way.

"Pathways helped me understand what really matters by giving my life direction when I was at a crossroads. I'm thankful for the support system."  -S. White 

 Hospice of Midland is delighted to participate with For Love and Art to bring this inspiring program to the Permian Basin that celebrates art! This extraordinary experience helps those in need of beauty, joy, and the magic of life through art and what it provides to the human spirit. 

 Stories have always been important to mankind and can teach core values, share fascinating information, or simply provide entertainment. When it comes to family, stories of family history are how we come to learn just who we are. These stories provide us with cultural identity, they bring us closer to the people around us, and they give us perspective on our own lives.

Life Legacy Stories is designed to preserve memories and record history. After all, who better to tell your story than you?