Summary of Services
- Comprehensive End-of-Life Care: Patient-centered hospice services focused on dignity, comfort, and quality of life
- Advanced Care Planning: Free consultations to help patients document healthcare wishes
- Palliative Care Services: Support for pain and symptom management, coordinated with healthcare providers
- Hospice Care: Compassionate, interdisciplinary care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Dementia Care Program: Personalized care plans delivered in comfortable settings such as assisted living or group homes
- Grief & Bereavement Support: Free community support groups available across 18 counties
- Youth Grief Support (Camp Safe Haven): Therapeutic camp experiences for children ages 5 to 18 to process grief
- Caregiver Support & Education: No-cost seminars and resources to help caregivers manage challenges
Patient-Centered Care Tailored to a Patient's Physical and Emotional Needs
Haven Hospice is a service-driven organization dedicated to supporting patients and families through the complexities of end-of-life care. Specific services include advanced care planning, palliative care, hospice care, specialized dementia care, grief and bereavement support, and dedicated caregiver support programs. With locations in Chiefland, DeLand, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, Orange Park, Palatka, and St. Augustine, the organization ensures that communities across the region have access to reliable and supportive care.
Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care Consultations
An interdisciplinary team delivers each service focused on enhancing quality of life, alleviating pain and discomfort, and providing guidance to both patients and their loved ones. Through the advance care planning program, trained specialists work closely with patients to help them clearly define and document their healthcare goals, values, and preferences.
This complimentary service empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their future care, designate a trusted loved one to carry out their wishes, and better understand the medical options available to them. For more information, please visit here.
Palliative care consultations, typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans, provide patients with an added layer of support while managing serious or chronic illness. These consultations center on meaningful, in-depth conversations between the patient, their loved ones, and a specialized care team to address pain management, symptom relief, and overall treatment goals.
The primary aim is to improve quality of life by aligning medical care with the patient’s personal values, preferences, and needs. During a palliative care consultation, specially trained clinicians work collaboratively with the patient’s existing healthcare providers to ensure a well-coordinated approach to care. They communicate directly with physicians, nurses, and other specialists, and engage in open discussions with the patient and their family.
This team-based approach helps clarify complex medical information, explore available treatment options, and support decision-making. In addition to managing physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath, palliative care specialists also address emotional, social, and spiritual concerns. For more information, please visit here.
Dementia Care and Bereavement Support Groups
Haven’s dementia care program provides patients and their families with a personalized care plan supported by an interdisciplinary team. Services are coordinated across a variety of settings, including assisted living communities, group homes, and other residential care environments. This allows patients to remain in familiar, comfortable surroundings while receiving the care they need. For more information, please visit here.
Haven Hospice offers free bereavement support groups that are open to all members of the community, providing a compassionate space for individuals to share their experiences and process grief alongside others who understand their journey. Bereavement services are available across 18 counties, including the St. Augustine area.
Meeting times, locations, and dates vary. For more information, please visit here.
Youth Camps and Seminars to Support Caregivers
In addition, Camp Safe Haven is available to youth ages 5 to 18, offering a supportive environment where young individuals can process grief. Through therapeutic and engaging activities, participants are encouraged to express their emotions, build coping skills, and connect with peers who are experiencing similar losses. For more information, please visit here.
Lastly, Haven Hospice offers educational seminars designed to inform, support, and inspire caregivers. These no-cost sessions provide practical guidance, helpful resources, and expert insights to help caregivers navigate the challenges of providing care. In addition to building skills and confidence, the seminars emphasize the importance of self-care and personal well-being. For more information, please visit here.
Supporting Patients Through Products
Established to support patients and their loved ones, Haven's Attic Resale Stores offer clothing, electronics, and a variety of other items to shoppers and community members. These stores rely on the generosity and compassion of volunteers and donors to help serve the community. Locations can be found in Chiefland, Gainesville, Lake City, Orange Park, Palatka, and St. Augustine. For more information, please visit here.