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groups to informative seminars by our experts in hospice, palliative care and grief support.
Grieving the loss of a pet is a very personal experience and the journey to healing is different for everyone. The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after losing their beloved companion. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. If […]
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 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 […]
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) […]
Join Avow Kids for an overnight camp in Aunt Janet’s House for ages 7-11 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Our Avow Kids specialists have a program packed with support for kids growing through their grief journey. We will focus on building coping skills to self-soothe during rough times. Campers will be […]
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 […]
Join Avow Kids for an overnight camp in Aunt Janet’s House for ages 7-11 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Our Avow Kids specialists have a program packed with support for kids growing through their grief journey. We will focus on building coping skills to self-soothe during rough times. Campers will be […]
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 […]
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 psychosocial […]
Join the Avow Veteran Services Committee to honor local Purple Heart Veterans and learn about the profound history of the Purple Heart. By participating, you will have the opportunity to gain insight into the remarkable journey of the Purple Heart and its significance. Friday, August 4, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Event will be […]
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 […]
Are you ready for the new school year? Join us at the 2023 Neapolitan Family Back to School Expo in the North Collier Regional Park Gym and get a head start on your back-to-school preparations! This free event is perfect for parents and kids looking to kick off the new school year with a bang. […]
Ready to tackle the new 2023 – 2024 school year? Spend the day with Avow Kids and learn how to implement coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, set measurable goals, and achieve them by empowering yourself with the essential tools enabling you to have a spectacular school year. August 7: Ages 8-13 in Immokalee […]
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 […]
Bringing comfort to those who have lost a loved one. Avow invites you to join the supportive care team in a monthly virtual Remembering memorial service to pause, reflect, and celebrate the love and lives of those who have died. On the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Avow will broadcast a live […]
Ready to tackle the new 2023 – 2024 school year? Spend the day with Avow Kids and learn how to implement coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, set measurable goals, and achieve them by empowering yourself with the essential tools enabling you to have a spectacular school year. August 7: Ages 8-13 in Immokalee […]
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 […]
Ready to tackle the new 2023 – 2024 school year? Spend the day with Avow Kids and learn how to implement coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, set measurable goals, and achieve them by empowering yourself with the essential tools enabling you to have a spectacular school year. August 7: Ages 8-13 in Immokalee […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 psychosocial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 psychosocial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 psychosocial […]
Calling all women Veterans! Join us to honor your dedication to our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Enjoy lunch and a presentation by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Julie Badour. You are welcome to bring a guest. Lunch sponsored by Terracina Senior Living. Friday, August 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Event will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 psychosocial […]
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 […]
Set in a kingdom of lions in Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba (Swahili for lion), a lion cub who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after his paternal uncle Scar kills Mufasa to seize the throne, Simba is tricked into believing he was responsible for his […]
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