Agency Profile

Agency: HOSPICE OF HUNTINGTON, INC.
Address: 1101 Sixth Ave. P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709
Phone 1: 304-529-4217
Phone 2: 800-788-5480
FAX: 304-523-6051
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.hospiceofhuntington.org
Administrator: Charlene Farrell, President and CEO
Hours: Office: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Cost: Direct Hospice Services: Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, private pay.
Support Groups and Camp Good Grief: free
Eligibility: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mason Counties. Lawrence Co. and surrounding areas of OH. Persons with terminal illness within last 6 months of life, if the disease follows its normal course. See narrative for more information
Description: "Hospice care is provided for people who have any type of end-stage heart, lung, kidney and/or liver disease, Parkinson's, stroke, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), emphysema, Altzheimer's, and AIDS. Often, a patient may not have just one diagnosis that is end-stage, but may have multiple diagnoses that create a life-limiting condition."

Lincoln Co. 800-788-5480, 304-824-5800

HOSPICE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTER (304-529-4272):
Provides information about Hospice services and eligibility guidelines for services.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS:
> Nursing care by registered nurses
> Medical social services
> Certified nursing assistants
> Hospice medical directors

EMOGENE DOLIN JONES HOSPICE HOUSE (304-781-8400):
3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington 25702
Short-term, inpatient facility for 14 terminally ill patients needing pain control and symptom management as well as respite care for their caregivers. Also appropriate for persons coming out of a nursing home or hospital. See separate listing of this in Agency.

IN-HOME SERVICES:
Note: Persons in the home provide direct care. Hospice staff and volunteers assist family in providing care for terminally ill patient at home with periodic visits. Doctor's participation required.
> Pain and symptom management
> Emotional support
> Bereavement care
> Medical supplies and equipment for comfort measures

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
May be able to provide medication and medical supplies/equipment at a free or reduced rate for individuals meeting income eligibility guidelines

TRANSPORTATION:
Makes arrangements for ambulance transport if needed for patient to visit the hospital.

EDUCATION:
> Life skills classes for survivors (finances, taxes, living within your means, car maintenance, cooking for one, etc.)

BEREAVEMENT SERVICES:
> Bereavement counseling by appointment
> Bereavement follow-up for one year

Childrens Services:
> Monthly Children's Support Group
> Camp Good Grief: Free, bereavement support camp for children ages 8-16, who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. Transportation provided, if needed. Preregistration required.
> Camp Good Grief Family Retreat: one day event for an entire family

Support Groups (free and open to the public, with donations appreciated)
> Loss of a Spouse Grief Support Group
> Loss of A Child Grief Support Group

Education Sessions (reservations required, periodically available, locations vary)
> The Grief Journey A six-week class
> Introduction to Grief: For the newly bereaved
> How to Deal with Special Days and Holidays
> Coping with Stress
> Coping with Pregnancy Loss & Newborn Death
> Coping with the Holidays
> Silver and Gold:
> Life Skills Classes for adjusting to new roles after a loved one's death
> Coping with Sudden Loss

SPEAKERS BUREAU:
Speakers available for the community on a wide range of topics.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS:
"Light-a-Life": Memorial Tree Campaign at Guyan Country Club
"Heating Up the Greens" - Golf Tournament