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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Welcome to Hospice of North Idaho’s Community Resources page, your trusted guide for navigating end-of-life care and support in North Idaho. For over four decades, we have been honored to provide compassionate hospice care, grief support, and educational resources to patients and families across the communities we serve.

Here, you will find a comprehensive list of services, local support groups, and helpful tools to assist you or your loved ones during this time. Whether you are seeking information on hospice care, looking for support, or wanting to connect with community partners, we are here to help every step of the way.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN A CRISIS?

CALL OR TEXT 988 – NEW Suicide & Mental Health National Crisis Line

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CRISIS CONTACTS

MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM (Behavioral Health)

208-769-1406

NORTH IDAHO CRISIS CENTER (24 Hour)
2195 Ironwood Ct, Suite D, CDA
208-625-4884

KOOTENAI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Emergency Room)
2003 Kootenai Health Way, CDA
208-200-1511

IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
208-398-4357

VETERANS CRISIS 24 HOUR HOTLINE
800-273-8255

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SUPPORTIVE ANTICIPATORY EDUCATION

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Anticipatory Grief

Grief and Loss 101

Preparing Children for a Funeral

Supporting Children at the Time of a Loved Ones Death

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ONLINE COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

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YOUTH GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES

National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://nacg.org/resource-library/

Sesame Street: https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/grief/

The Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/

Eluna: https://elunanetwork.org/resources/category/childhood-grief

Judi’s House: https://judishouse.org/find-support/homebased-grief-activities/

ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES

David Kessler: https://grief.com/

Dr. Alan Wolfelt: https://www.centerforloss.com/

What’s your grief?: https://whatsyourgrief.com/blog/

Modern Widows Club: https://modernwidowsclub.org/

NORTH IDAHO COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES

Hope Reins Equine Therapy: https://www.hopereinsfoundation.org/

Grief Share: https://www.griefshare.org/

Grief Release Workshop at Lake City Church: https://lakecity.church/groups

Bonner County Residents Grief Support: https://bonnergeneral.org/services/bereavement-health/

SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS ONLINE RESOURCES

Alliance of Hope: https://allianceofhope.org/

24/7 Chat Room: https://forum.allianceofhope.org/forums/-/list

David Kessler Suicide Loss Support Series:https://grief.com/suicide/

Survivors of a Loved One’s Suicide (SOLOS) Online Support Group: https://www.hopehavenspokane.com/survivors-of-a-loved-ones-suicide/

ONLINE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief In Common: https://www.griefincommon.com/

Tender Hearts: https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/tenderhearts

My Grief Angels (Free online support groups) https://www.mygriefangels.org/free-virtual-grief-support-groups-by-type-of-loss.html

Share Well Now (Free online support groups) https://sharewellnow.com/?utm_id=567334185_&msclkid=30e4469cdc551dbca3e62e06e573af14

First Responder/Family Support Group: https://6966978.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6966978/0979-FirstResponderSupportGroup-Flyer.pdf

Anticipatory Grief Support Group: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-in-transition-anticipatory-grief-tickets-1839275666029?aff=erelexpmlt

SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES

Get Help Idaho (community resources tool): https://www.findhelpidaho.org/
Area Agency on Aging: https://www.aaani.org/
Area Agency on Aging Supportive Resources: https://www.aaani.org/Information-and-Assistance/
Idaho Commission of Idaho: https://aging.idaho.gov/
Panhandle Health District: https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/
Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/idaho
ALS Association: https://www.als.org/
ALS Service Organization: https://alsso.org/Matt’s Place Foundation (ALS): https://www.mattsplacefoundation.org/
Caring Bridge (health journey communication platform): www.caringbridge.org
Caring Info (end of life planning and info): https://www.caringinfo.org/
One Site For Seniors https://www.onesite4seniors.org/

FINANCIAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS

Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/
Social Security: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5NSx2PaBiAMV96BaBR2uIC3pEAAYASAAEgJa3_D_BwE
Health and Welfare – Idaho: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health
Veteran Affairs – CDA: https://www.va.gov/spokane-health-care/locations/coeur-d-alene-va-clinic/
Veteran Affairs – Spokane: https://www.va.gov/spokane-health-care/
Benefit Checkup (benefits program tool): www.benefitscheckup.org

ADULT AND CHILDREN PROTECTION SERVICES

Health and Welfare ( child protective services – CPS): https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/reporting-neglect
Area Agency on Aging (adult protective services – APS): https://www.aaani.org/Adult-Protective-Services/

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COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION RESOURCES

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