COVID-19 Update
April 2021 - Treasure Coast Hospice has invited patient visitor volunteers to return to service. Volunteers who have completed their Covid-19 vaccines and wish to resume their valuable role as a patient visitor should complete the COVID-19 Volunteer Return to Service Consent Form that was sent.
November 19, 2020 - Due to an increase in the positivity rate in our community and out of an abundance of caution, we are placing a hold on all face-to-face patient/volunteer visits. Volunteer services that do not have direct patient contact such as administrative and thrift store support, pen pals, and memory bear/blanket/mask sewers will continue at this time.
August 2020 - Our Grief Support Team conducted its first virtual Camp Good Grief this month. Utilizing telehealth services and online technology, our counselors were able to offer individual and group activities to children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The activities helped facilitate bonding, connections and shared experiences among the participants.
June 9, 2020 - Our Stuart Thrift Boutique and our new PSL store at Darwin Square are open. To protect the health of our customers and staff, we are following CDC social distancing guidelines: All customers will be asked to wear a face covering and Social distancing for all customers in the stores.
May 26, 2020 - Many in our community continue to experience added stress and increased anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak and self-isolation. To help you and your loved ones, our team has created several self-care tools and resources.
May 20, 2020 - COVID-19 has interrupted proms, graduation ceremonies and other traditions that celebrate the accomplishments of high school and college seniors, creating a sense of loss or grief for many students and their families. To help parents better understand and address the feelings of loss that students may be experiencing, our Good Grief program staff produced a special webinar with insight and techniques to support graduates - Graduation, Grief and Gratitude.
May 19, 2020 - COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges – both personal and professional – for healthcare workers. Our Grief Support Team created a resource to help healthcare workers who may be struggling with irritability or withdrawal - Overcoming Compassion Fatigue.
May 8, 2020 - Our Stuart Thrift Store will reopen on Monday, May 11 with standard business hours: 9:30 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Saturday.
To protect the health of our customers and staff, we will follow social distancing guidelines:
- All customers will be asked to wear a face covering
- Only 12 customers will be allowed in the store at one time
Shop and Save: To celebrate our reopening, we’re offering a 25% discount on all purchases.
Note: We are not picking up donations at this time but we will accept items that are brought to the store. For large donations, please contact the store directly at 772-220-3590.
April 6, 2020
To protect the health and safety of our patients, families and staff, the following precautions are in place at our Inpatient Units (IPUs):
*Family members are limited to two visitors at a time; visitors are required to stay in the patient’s room.
*No children younger than 12.
*All visitors must wear a mask.
To meet the needs of our community, Treasure Coast Hospice’s Grief Support Team is now offering counseling sessions over the phone and through video conferencing. Current Grief Support clients should speak with their counselor to decide which format to use when scheduling sessions.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and wish to begin new Grief Support services, we are here for you. Please call us at 772-403-4530 or use our Contact Form to submit your request to speak with a member of our team. After an initial phone assessment, our counselors will work with you to schedule grief support services by phone or video conferencing.
March 23, 2020
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation has postponed its Tea Time Derby Time event scheduled for April 26. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Pelican Yacht Club. Please contact our Foundation at foundationinfo@treasurehealth.org or 772-403-4500 if you have any questions.
Thrift Stores - Beginning today at noon, our Stuart and Port St. Lucie Thrift Stores will temporarily close for public health safety measures. We will be unable to pick up donations during this time. Thank you for you patience and understanding.
Effective today, and in accordance with state and local health officials, all visitors to our Inpatient Units (IPUs) will continue to be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
The health and safety of our patients, families, volunteers and staff is our highest priority. In adherence to the CDC’s guidelines to practice Social Distancing, our Grief Support Team will offer individual counseling sessions over the phone. Current Grief Support clients should speak with their counselor to schedule sessions.
For those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one and wish to begin new Grief Support services at this time, Treasure Coast Hospice is here for you. Please call us at 772-403-4530 or use our Contact Form to submit your request to speak with a member of our team. After an initial phone assessment, our counselors will work with you to schedule grief support services by phone.
We remain committed to supporting our community through this difficult time.
March 18, 2020
To help reduce the widespread transmission of the virus in our community, the CDC recommends that we practice Social Distancing:
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet or more from others
• No more than 10 people gathered in a group at one time
March 13, 2020
To minimize the risk of exposure and spread of the virus, Treasure Coast Hospice has revised its visitation policies. Effective immediately, all visitors to our Inpatient Units (IPUs) and Administrative Offices will be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entry.
March 11, 2020
Treasure Coast Hospice continues to monitor the situation with COVID-19, working closely with local and state public health partners to ensure our organization is prepared to respond should the virus impact our area.
Due to concerns about the virus and out of an abundance of caution, our Leadership Team has made the difficult decision to postpone Camp Good Grief. We will contact participants/volunteers and update our website with new details after the program is rescheduled.
The health and well-being of our patients, families, staff, volunteers and community is our highest priority. Remember, to reduce your exposure to this virus and others during flu season, please follow CDC guidelines.