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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 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 […]
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 […]
This group is offered online through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for males 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. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines.
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 […]
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) […]
Join Avow Kids and our Children’s Service Specialist in the IALAC group, which stands for “I Am Loveable and Capable.” This group aims to support kids impacted by grief or significant life changes, foster interpersonal connections, offer a safe place for healing through a holistic approach to creativity, and empower increased self-esteem. Ages 5-10. Look […]
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 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 […]
**Please note, the location for October 6 First Friday Family Movie Night showing the movie "Up" has changed. It will now be in the Lyon Center at 1223 Whippoorwill Lane. Carl Fredricksen is not your average hero. He’s a retired balloon salesman who, at age 78, is forced to leave the house he and his […]
Recognizing National Pet Memorial Day “WE HEAL HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH RESCUE, SANCTUARY, AND EDUCATION. The animals have stories to share of survival, thriving, learning to trust again, and the healing power of unconditional love.” Join our Avow Kids therapist for an opportunity to relate with the wolves at Shy Wolf Sanctuary. Meet at Aunt […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
This group is offered online through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for males 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. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines.
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) […]
Join Avow Kids and our Children’s Service Specialist in the IALAC group, which stands for “I Am Loveable and Capable.” This group aims to support kids impacted by grief or significant life changes, foster interpersonal connections, offer a safe place for healing through a holistic approach to creativity, and empower increased self-esteem. Ages 5-10. Look […]
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 for our special two-night camp for children ages 11-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. This all-inclusive, no-cost camp will immerse children in a weekend of therapeutic interventions, such as music and art therapy, to help them build new coping skills. The children will work with our credentialed Avow Kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
This group is offered online through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for males 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. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines.
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) […]
Join Avow Kids and our Children’s Service Specialist in the IALAC group, which stands for “I Am Loveable and Capable.” This group aims to support kids impacted by grief or significant life changes, foster interpersonal connections, offer a safe place for healing through a holistic approach to creativity, and empower increased self-esteem. Ages 5-10. Look […]
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 psychosocial […]
Lunch and learn, presented by Angela Lopez, Angela Lopez, LCSW, QS, with Keynote speaker Reverend Thomas Boyer, ordained Catholic priest, who will share his experience as a rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Oklahoma City. Reverend Boyer was one of the first ministers on the scene when the bombing of the Alfred P. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
This group is offered online through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for males 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. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines.
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) […]
Join Avow Kids and our Children’s Service Specialist in the IALAC group, which stands for “I Am Loveable and Capable.” This group aims to support kids impacted by grief or significant life changes, foster interpersonal connections, offer a safe place for healing through a holistic approach to creativity, and empower increased self-esteem. Ages 5-10. Look […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
This group is offered online through Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida and is most suitable for males 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. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
**Please note, the location for November 3 First Friday Family Movie Night showing the movie Coco has changed. It will now be in the Multipurpose room at the Lyon Center, 1223 Whippoorwil Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Coco is a 2017 American computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The […]
Phyllis Hall, Chief Financial Officer
Phyllis Hall joined Avow in October 2015 and serves as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all aspects of financial operations, revenue cycle management, facilities, and information technology. With more than four decades of leadership experience in multi-specialty, multi-site healthcare finance and operations, Phyllis brings deep expertise in strategic financial planning, operational performance, and organizational growth.
Before joining Avow, Phyllis held key executive roles within University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. She served as Vice President and Executive Director of University Hospitals Management Services Organization, University Hospitals Medical Group, and University Hospital Practices. She began her tenure with University Hospitals in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer of the physician management services division, where she led financial strategy and execution across a large, integrated health system.
Phyllis earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin and has built a strong reputation for aligning financial performance with mission-driven healthcare goals. Her leadership strengths include physician compensation modeling and implementation, acquisition and onboarding of physician practices, and driving revenue cycle performance to industry best practices. She is also highly skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, and fostering cross-functional team collaboration.
A committed industry and community leader, Phyllis serves on the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association Finance Committee and is an alternate on the Associations Board of Directors. She is a graduate of Leadership Collier Class of 2022 and actively serves on the Finance Committee of the Fiddlestick Homeowners Association.
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