Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care

Growing to the Community Need

Since 1982, we have had the honor and privilege to care for those in our community as they face the end of life. Our interdisciplinary team of nurses, personal care specialists, chaplains, social workers, bereavement counseling professionals and volunteers support around-the-clock care for more patients and families than ever before.

As the population of Ohioans over the age of 65 continues to expand, the need for superior care and superior services for those facing the end of life becomes even more important in our community. This campaign supports dedicated building space for three integral areas of our mission: bereavement, volunteers and transportation. This building provides more individual and group counseling rooms for our Pathways of HopeSM program, a larger gathering space for training and seminars for both volunteers and the community, office space, and garages built for our current Mobile Care Unit and the expansion of this service.

Expanded Services and Support

Community Bereavement

The expanded space for bereavement support connects with the community’s need in coping with loss through normal times and during the pandemic. This space provides educational workshops, counseling and group support options through our Pathways of HopeSM program.

Volunteers

Volunteers who play a vital role in our care benefit from dedicated space to provide many of our supportive services, as well as space for education and support. This volunteer effort also supports our patient care through many clerical and other needed tasks.

Transportation Hub for Service and Support

With the addition of a new Mobile Care Unit garage and dedicated ambulette garage, this facility will provide much needed transportation support with additional vehicles to expand availability of care.