You know the old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The same applies to Mental Health. Many times people are thrown into situations that can escalate into serious mental illness if it isn't caught early. The death of a loved one is one example. That is why Pennyroyal Center offers several Prevention programs.
Grief and Loss Programs

Widowed Persons Services

This program is coordinated with AARP and is offered in Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. The program provides outreach to newly bereaved spouses in the area. There are a number of social activities, as well as referrals to other appropriate support programs that Pennyroyal Center offers. There are no fees involved for persons attending.

Compassionate Friends
This local group covers all eight counties of the Pennyroyal Region. This program is for parents, grandparents, and siblings when a child of any age has died. The groups meet monthly at First Baptist Church, 1400 South Main Street in Hopkinsville on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of other Pennyroyal Center programs for grief support such as the Bereavement Adjustment Series.
Bereavement Adjustment Series
This facilitated six week series is a combination learning and sharing session for persons who are newly bereaved. This series is held continuously throughout the year. There is no cost to attend and the sessions are confidential.
For more information on any of the above programs, contact:
Mary Foster
Prevention Specialist
Pennyroyal Center
P.O. Box 614
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 886-5163