A Program of Hospice of Lancaster County


Support for adults, teens and children coping with serious illness or loss of a loved one.

What is the PATHways Center?

Grief is a direction in life we’d rather not take. Yet we must go through it to get through it. The PATHways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA, offers support through groups focusing on specific losses, individual or family consultation, special bereavement opportunities, and resources to help people on their grief journey. Caring professionals with expertise in grief and loss, with the help of volunteers (many of whom have had their own loss experiences), assist everyone - from young children to older adults.

The PATHways Center is a resource to the entire community. Its mission is to support and encourage the inherent ability to heal and discern new paths on one’s journey through grief. The trained counselors of the PATHways Center are committed to:
  • Providing bereavement support to individuals of all ages
  • Educating others about common grief responses
  • Facilitating opportunities to interact with those who have had similar experiences
  • Teaching effective coping skills
  • Helping individuals realize the choices that they have on their journey through grief

What types of services are offered by the PATHways Center for Grief & Loss?

Hospice of Lancaster County’s PATHways Center is here to help meet the individual needs of you and your family. From support groups to resources, counseling, camps and more, we welcome the opportunity to support you through the following programs and services:

Adults and Families:
  • Individual or family consultation
  • Newly Bereaved Program
  • Loss-specific Adult Support Groups
  • Growing Through Grief
  • Coping With The Holidays
  • Adult Grief Retreat
  • Coping With Suicide Loss
  • Men’s Breakfast Group
  • Night Out (socialization)
  • Remembering Our Mothers annual brunch
  • Grief workshops
  • NEW! Grief-related programs at the YMCA in Lancaster and Lampeter-Strasburg. Click here for more information


    • Children and Teens:
  • Coping Kids, family-centered support for children and teens ages 5-18 who are coping
         with the death of a loved one. Click here for more information
  • Camp Chimaqua, a weekend grief camp for children ages 6-12 held each June.
         Click here for more information
  • Good Grief Club, a seven-week school grief series
  • Individual sessions for children coping with serious illness or loss


    • Additional Bereavement Resources:
  • “PATHways” bereavement newsletter
  • Lending library of books and videos
  • Resource materials on grief and loss
  • Courses, workshops and seminars on grief and loss issues
  • Commemorative opportunities
  • Community referrals for specialized support


    • We didn’t use Hospice services. Can I still get bereavement support?

    Yes, the PATHways Center is a community resource available to anyone coping with a loss through death. We welcome the opportunity to help you and your family through this difficult time.

    Does the PATHways Center provide training to groups on grief and loss issues?

    Hospice of Lancaster County is contacted often by area businesses, agencies, schools and hospitals to provide seminars and programs on grief and loss. Length, topics and cost vary based on the specific request, with each program being tailored to the group requesting the training.

    What about in times of crisis?

    Our staff has additional training in crisis and sudden loss to provide support and guidance following a traumatic event.

    Can anyone refer individuals or families to the PATHways Center for bereavement support?

    Yes, services are available to anyone in our community, regardless of whether or not their family utilized Hospice care. A professional referral is not required. Those coping with a loss can contact bereavement counselors at the PATHways Center by calling (717) 391-2413 or (717) 733-0699.

    Are there fees for any of the services offered by the PATHways Center?

    The generous support of the community allows Hospice of Lancaster County to offer most grief and bereavement programs and services at no cost to the participant. There is a nominal registration fee for the camps and retreats. Specific workshops, seminars and some courses have a separate fee schedule.

    How can I learn more about PATHways grief and loss support at Hospice?

    Please feel free to call Hospice of Lancaster County’s PATHways Center at (717) 391-2413, (in Ephrata call (717) 733-0699), to speak with a counselor about how Hospice of Lancaster County can help.

    “It was so helpful to attend the support groups, be with others and share my grief. I feel I benefited in so many ways.”

     
    PATHways Center for Grief & Loss • Street Address: 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17522
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 • (717) 391-2413
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