Treasure Coast Hospice
Patrice Austin, LCSW, ACHP-SW, has extensive experience in pediatric hospice and grief support services. Currently serving as the Director of Little Treasures Pediatric Services at Treasure Coast Hospice since April 2012, Patrice leads a team focused on providing palliative care and hospice services for children and their families. Prior to this role, Patrice founded Hearts and Hope, Inc., a comprehensive grief center, and established a private practice with Grief & Loss Associates, Inc. Other notable contributions include developing children's grief programs at various hospices and hospitals, as well as founding THE HUG BASKET, CORP, which offered grief support items. Patrice's educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work from Barry University and a Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Psychology from Syracuse University.
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Treasure Coast Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Treasure Coast Hospice is a certified Great Place to Work. Treasure Coast Hospice has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospice accreditation.