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This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
This group is offered in person at Avow through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for females who have a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Attendees are supported by others who have similar experiences. Must call PASWFL at (239) 417-3465 prior to each session to register. This support group is held in-person […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow before […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. For questions about the group, please email bereavement@avowcares.org or call (239) 261-4404. This is an online […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
The Book of Life is a refreshing new animated tale about Mexican folk beliefs, especially the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos), where families and friends gather to pray for and remember their loved ones who have died. Aside from its basic themes about love, family, and friendship, The Book of Life features some mature, […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow before […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone from Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
Mothers Day Celebration Dinner You are welcome to join Avow Kids as we honor our mothers and grandmothers who have passed on. Each child is invited to bring an adult guest with them as we celebrate the spirit of motherhood. Please also bring a memento about your loved one to share with us so that […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
This group is offered in person at Avow through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for females who have a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Attendees are supported by others who have similar experiences. Must call PASWFL at (239) 417-3465 prior to each session to register. This support group is held in-person […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow before […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. For questions about the group, please email bereavement@avowcares.org or call (239) 261-4404. This is an online […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Join us as we celebrate all branches of the United States Armed Forces with special readings, patriotic music, a pinning ceremony, and Veteran keynote speaker. Friday, May 19, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event will be held in the Dick Lee & Mary Martha Tonra Waterview Room in the Ispiri community center 1205 Whippoorwill […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow before […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow before […]
Join Avow Kids and our board-certified therapist while engaging in activities involving imagination: mindfulness, games, singing, writing, discussion, and collaboration. The creative process is an excellent way to express grief, loss, and other emotions while exploring their abilities and connecting with others. No prior skills are required. Tuesdays – Ages 5-19 Thursdays – Ages 11-17 […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
Teen Time is a chance to meet and relate to a group of your peers, socialize, play games, and talk through grief as a support to one another. We look forward to seeing you! The Avow Kids program is open to any child in the community who is experiencing a loss. This includes the death […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
The Avow LGBTQ+ Bereavement Support Group addresses the unique challenges of navigating losses specific to the LGBTQ+ community. Topics addressed during the sessions will include: Creating meaning and value after the loss of a partner. Widowhood in the absence of familial, professional, and social support for the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in complicated grief. The unique […]
The Welcome and Orientation group requires all new participants to learn about our group’s modules and determine the needs for individual counseling and groups. Please contact the bereavement office to schedule a time to come in and meet with the staff, complete a readiness assessment, and review the group calendar. If you have questions or […]
Phyllis Hall, Chief Financial Officer
Phyllis Hall joined Avow in October 2015. As Chief Financial Officer, she is responsible for the management and general oversight of financial operations, patient accounts, facilities and information technology.
Hall earned a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting at the University of Wisconsin. Hall joined University Hospitals Management Services (a physician management services business) in 1998 as chief financial officer. Prior to joining Avow, Hall was Vice President and Executive Director of University Hospitals Management Services Organizations, University Hospitals Medical Group and University Hospital Practices based in Cleveland, Ohio