Hosparus Health Green River offers free programs to help community members care for themselves while caring for others.
(CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY) — Being a caregiver for someone living with serious illness is a meaningful role—but it can also be isolating and overwhelming. To support caregivers and others coping with grief and loss, Hosparus Health Green River is offering a wide range of free and low-cost support groups in Adair and Taylor counties and across the region.
Monthly Caregiver Support Groups
These monthly gatherings offer connection, fellowship, lunch, and helpful resources in a welcoming setting. Open to anyone serving as a caregiver for someone with a serious or chronic illness.
Adair County: Every 2nd Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground St., Columbia
Register here
Taylor County: Every 4th Wednesday | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 S. Columbia Ave., Campbellsville
Register here
To RSVP by phone, call 270-283-6383 by noon on the Monday before your selected group.
This series is offered in partnership with the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, your local county extension offices, Encompass Health, and Hosparus Health Green River.
“Caregiving takes strength—but no one should feel like they have to do it alone,” says Christy Morris, LCSW, MSW, grief counselor with Hosparus Health Green River. “We’re here to help caregivers find community, build resilience, and make space for their own healing.”
Grief Support for All Ages
In addition to caregiver support, Hosparus Health Green River offers ongoing grief programs throughout the summer and fall for individuals and families navigating loss. Licensed counselors provide up to 13 months of grief support at no cost to families of hospice patients. Community members not enrolled in hospice can access counseling through insurance, a sliding fee scale, or financial assistance for those who qualify.
Hosparus Health Upcoming Grief Programs and Events:
Friday Reading Circle For children ages 5–10. Stories, snacks, conversation, and activities. Meets: July 25 and August 22 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET Location: Taylor County Public Library, 1316 E. Broadway St, Campbellsville
Healing Hands A creative grief support group for anyone ages 12+. Meets: July 8 and August 12 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET Location: Taylor County Public Library, 1316 E. Broadway St, Campbellsville
Wandering Through Grief Walking Groups Reflect and connect in nature. For ages 8+ with adult supervision. Meets: September 12 and December 5 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET Locations: September 12 – Taylor Fork Trail, Leitchfield, KY December 5 – Freeman Lake, Elizabethtown, KY
Camp Evergreen A weekend retreat for grieving families with children ages 6–18. Meets: October 10–12, 2025 Location: Loucon Training and Retreat Center, Leitchfield, KY Transportation available from New Albany, Louisville, and Elizabethtown
Ongoing Grief Support Groups
Spouse Loss Group Peer-centered support for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or partner. Meets: First and third Tuesdays monthly Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET Location: Hosparus Health Green River, 462 N. Bypass Rd, Campbellsville
Grief Connection (Virtual)
Online support group for adults grieving the loss of someone significant. Meets: Second and fourth Thursdays monthly Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET Link provided after registration
Young Adult Grief Connection (Virtual) A virtual space for adults ages 18–35 navigating grief. Meets: First and third Tuesdays monthly Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET Link provided after registration
All programs are free unless otherwise noted, thanks to generous donor support. To register or learn more, visit hosparushealth.org/grief-counseling or call the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center at 502-456-5451.
Looking Ahead
Later this year, Hosparus Health will expand its mission-driven campus with a state-of-the-art Inpatient Care Center in the region, offering even more support for patients and families. Learn more at PlacesofCompassion.com.
About Hosparus Health
Established in 1978, Hosparus Health is one of the nation’s largest and most respected community-based, nonprofit care providers for those facing serious illnesses. Recently ranked fourth nationally for Overall Quality, the mission-driven organization has championed equitable healthcare access by delivering specialized programs and holistic services across 41 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Through the support of more than 600 employees and over 500 volunteers, Hosparus Health’s person-centered approach is focused on improving the quality of life for over 14,000 patients and families annually. Its interdisciplinary teams provide support for serious illnesses across the continuum, including medical care, symptom and medication management, grief counseling, hospice care, and palliative medicine. For more information about Hosparus Health, please call 800-264-0521 or visit www.HosparusHealth.org.
(Dyan Duncan – Executive Director of Marketing & Communications)