Bereavement Services (Grief Counseling)

While no one can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, Prisma Health’s chaplains and grief counselors can help. Asking for their support is the first step in the process, and we offer a range of services in our hospitals and home care and hospice programs.

Begin the healing journey

Our services are so well integrated into our care that we serve as a teaching site for theological training. Our counselors will help you grieve and heal in a safe environment that respects religious differences.

Chaplain services

 Chapel service

Worship services are held throughout the week in our hospitals and on our hospital TV channel.

Clergy and church service

Our chaplains can function as a liaison between patients and their local churches or congregations.

Individual, on-call service

Our chaplains are available 24/7, year-round, for patients and families in need of spiritual care. Our chaplains help people of all faiths, providing both spiritual and non-religious support, guidance, prayer and meditation, rites and ceremonies, baptism, communion, anointing and grief counseling.

Call to one of our locations below to request a visit from a chaplain.

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
803-296-5455 during regular business hours
803-295-5010 on evenings and weekend

Prisma Health Richland Hospital
803-434-7555 during regular business hours
803-434-7000 evenings and weekends

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
803-774-8757

Prisma Health Homecare and Hospice in Columbia
803-296-5455 during regular business hours

Other bereavement services

Support groups 

Our chaplains and other professionals host regular free support groups (4–12 people) for families of anyone grieving a loss, including families of deceased hospice patients, and parents experiencing prenatal and infant loss. Holiday season programs are also available.

Grief counseling and consultation

Our licensed professionals in the Upstate provide individual and family counseling in a safe, healing environment or by telephone. We also consult with businesses, churches, schools and other community organizations.

Call to learn more:
864-882-8940
888-460-3739

Hospice 

Chaplain and grief support is available to our terminally ill patients through Prisma Health hospice and home health programs. Families can receive grief support for up to 13 months after the loss.

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