We Honor Veterans at The Connecticut Hospice.
Since opening our doors in 1974 as America’s first hospice, The Connecticut Hospice has remained committed to providing expert care grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect.
As part of that commitment, we are proud to partner with We Honor Veterans—a national initiative focused on meeting the unique end-of-life needs of U.S. Military veterans and their families. Through this partnership, we provide specialized care that honors veterans’ service and supports their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Specialized Care for Those Who Have Served
Through our partnership with We Honor Veterans, The Connecticut Hospice offers care that respects their service while providing vital support, resources, and care coordination every step of the way.
Our veteran-focused services include:
- Care tailored to military experience, war era, and trauma history
- Connecting veterans and families with VA benefits and resources
- Assistance with expedited VA enrollment for terminally ill veterans
- Easing transitions across care settings
- Compassionate support for emotional well-being
- Vet-to-vet volunteer visits that foster comfort and connection
Veterans deserve more than care—they deserve recognition, gratitude, and sincere support. Through We Honor Veterans, we have woven small but significant rituals into our services:
- A flag placed gently at the foot of a veteran’s bed upon their passing
- Personalized recognition certificates and moments of tribute for veterans receiving inpatient hospice care
- Special events like our Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony, which unite families, patients, and our community to celebrate service and legacy
These moments bring reverence, comfort, and connection to patients and their families during one of life’s most important chapters.
Earning Our Stars
The We Honor Veterans program features five Partner Levels. Each reflects an organization’s ability to provide compassionate and personalized veteran-centric care. As partners advance through these levels (or “earn their stars”), they demonstrate a deepening commitment to and expertise in honoring veterans at the end of life.
The Connecticut Hospice is a proud Level 3 Partner, and we continue to expand and enrich the care we provide to those who have served our country.
The Five Levels of Service
Each Partner Level outlines specific goals and activities that help hospices grow their capacity to care for veterans, both within their organizations and in the broader community:
Identify patients with military experience and provide veteran-centric education for staff and volunteers.
Build organizational capacity to provide quality care to veterans.
Develop and strengthen relationships with Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and other veteran organizations.
Increase access to and improve the quality of care for veterans in the community.
Expand partnerships with other community organizations and hospice providers to share knowledge and serve as a mentor.
Learn More About We Honor Veterans
We Honor Veterans is a nationwide initiative by the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program connects hospice and VA professionals, veterans, volunteers, and other organizations to provide thoughtful, individualized end-of-life care for veterans.
We’re Here to Walk With You.
Our work with We Honor Veterans is just one way we stand by our commitment to bring comfort, dignity, and compassion to palliative and end-of-life care.
If you or a loved one is a veteran facing a life-limiting illness, The Connecticut Hospice would be honored to stand by you.
Reach out today to speak with our care team and learn more about our veteran-focused services.
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Our team works closely with patients, families, and referring providers to ensure the right level of support, in the right setting, at the right time.
A Comprehensive Approach
At The Connecticut Hospice, families and caregivers are an essential part of the care experience. That’s why we support patients and the people who love them together.
Care plans are shaped around shared goals, personal needs, and what matters most in daily life. Our interdisciplinary team works across settings and services to ensure care is coordinated, responsive, and attentive to the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of everyone involved.
We help bring clarity and compassion to serious illness, so patients and loved ones can focus on the moments that matter most.
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Your generosity helps ensure that every patient and family receives the care, comfort, and support they need, regardless of circumstances.