Bereavement
CARE
Hele me ka puʻuwai — Walk with Heart
When someone we love passes, the waves of grief can come gently or suddenly. Every ‘ohana, every person—keiki, mākua, or kūpuna—carries that loss in their own way.
At Hawai‘i Care Choices, we understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all.
That’s why our Bereavement Program offers free support for the East Hawai‘i community: individual and group counseling, gatherings for sharing story and aloha, and public events that welcome all to remember, reflect, and find comfort together.
Whether you’re seeking quiet guidance or shared healing with others, know that we are here to walk this path with you—with aloha, patience, and respect for who you are and where you come from.
You don’t have to carry this alone. We are here, with open hearts.
"You’ve helped me better understand, accept, and move forward.
Because of your counseling services, I don’t just exist in this life…I live!"
Support for Our Community
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Adult Drop-in Group, Tuesdays, 11am - 12pm on Zoom until further notice
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"The Healing Journey" workshop, a 6-week class offered twice a year.
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Child & Teen camps and support
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On-going workshops and presentations for community, businesses, and schools.
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Annual memorial service and holiday support.
"Camp gives my children a sense of balance, where the questions they hold inside are somewhat answered, being that they meet other families who have lost a loved one also.”
Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve.
When children experience the loss of someone close to them it can be overwhelming. Hawai‘i Care Choices offers activities such as one-on-one counseling, age-specific workshops, family camps, and a children’s holiday party, to ensure our keiki are supported during such a difficult time in their lives.
Bereavement programs are made possible thanks to our community donors and sponsors.
Mahalo nui loa to Hawaii Island United Way for continuously sponsoring our program since 2020.