HopeWest

Background Statement

Our transformational healthcare and social programs empower every family in our community to "know us before they need us." We strive to increase our communities' awareness that the experiences of serious illness, aging, dying, and grief don’t have to be devastating. We respect the dignity and worth of each person we work with and to whom we provide care. We find innovative ways to meet the needs of those facing serious illness or grief through an attitude of openness and curiosity and are committed to constant improvement.

Additional HopeWest Programs include:

PACE: HopeWest PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) brings joy to our participants as they age safely in the comfort of their own home. Our participants maintain independence, enjoy opportunities for socialization, have first rate and highly accessible medical and home care, and benefit from coordinated healthcare and transportation.

Hospice and Palliative Care: As one of four hospice providers in western Colorado, HopeWest strives to continually exceed the standard of care. Each year more than 2,000 hospice patients and their families experienced the intentional care that sets HopeWest apart. As the only nonprofit hospice in western Colorado, we rank highest in both satisfaction and quality scores. In fact, 94% of the families who completed the hospice survey say they would strongly recommend HopeWest. Likewise, our Palliative Care program allows families to spend cherished time with their loved ones in comfort. Both services provide months of support during the stages of serious illness, managing symptoms, and replacing feelings of worry and anxiety with strength, confidence, and reassurance.

Adult Grief Support: Learning that grief isn’t something they have to bear alone is a common theme reported by adults participating in HopeWest bereavement services. This powerful realization sets them on a path to growth and healing. With your investment in our programs, adults can come to terms with the difficult nature of their grief through the support of our professional counselors and the connections made with others in grief groups.

HopeWest Kids: More than three quarters of the children participating in the HopeWest Kids program suffered a non-hospice related death of a loved one. Through creative approaches to kids’ grief support, children and teens receive the support they need to lead healthier, happier lives. As a program funded by philanthropy and supporters like you, HopeWest Kids was able to respond to this rising need through school grief groups, camps, and individual counseling. These interventions give them a better chance for healthier emotional development, strengthened relationships with their family and friends, and better engagement in school.