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JourneyWell.Serious Illness & End-of-Life Doula
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Serious Illness & End-of-Life Doula

Calm guidance for complex moments.

Compassionate support before, during, and after life’s final transitions.

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How JourneyWell supports you

Before, during, and after.

Before

Preparing for what lies ahead

Serious-illness guidance, meaningful conversations, exploring personal wishes, family support, and preparation for end of life.

During

By your side in either moment

As the end of life draws near

Bedside companionship, meaningful rituals, vigil preparation, and guidance for the people you love.

Living with serious illness

A doula stays by your side through a serious illness, bringing comfort and support to the appointments, decisions, and unknowns that come with a long-term diagnosis. This is about living well with what you are facing.

After

Honoring a life

Immediate family support, remembrance activities, funeral and memorial planning, and connections to grief resources.

Heather LaCasse, founder of JourneyWell

Meet the founder

Hi, I’m Heather.

I bring compassion, lived experience as a caregiver and patient, and years of professional healthcare experience to every family I support. My commitment is simple: no one should have to face these moments without someone steady beside them.

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Explore support

Clear options, transparent pricing.

Four introductory packages and flexible hourly support, beginning with a complimentary 20-minute call. In person across Greater Hartford, and virtually throughout Connecticut.

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Someone by your side

Every journey is different. Let’s begin with a conversation.

Start with a complimentary 20-minute call.