Support Services

There is an innate need within every person to be heard, understood, accepted, loved, needed, and appreciated. Communication, in whatever form available, is essential to our well- being, regardless of where we are in life’s journey. Knowing your words will be kept confidential allows you to freely share information about yourself or others close to you. This is a reassuring source of peace.

To have someone listen without judgment, accept our words, and leave us with no worry of unwanted response or reaction is a treasured source of comfort. A sense of peace is experienced just by knowing there is someone to listen when you need to talk or someone to sit with you quietly when you don’t feel like talking. 

This peace is spiritual in its benefit.

Spirituality is not necessarily about religion. It is beyond all religions. Spirituality is about our personal search for self respect and respect for others, both rooted in love.

Lakeland Area Hospice offers care that is centered around both our patients and their families. Our interdisciplinary team is available to you and your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.