Support for Every Step of the Journey

Compassionate, heart-centred care for patients, families, and caregivers, offered freely, with presence, dignity, and respect for all.

A Holistic Approach to Care

At A Hand to Hold, we offer gentle, heart-centered support for patients, families, and caregivers facing illness, loss, or end of life. We listen, accompany, and help create space for dignity and peace in difficult moments. All services are offered free of charge. We serve people of all faiths, cultures, identities, and orientations.

  • Emotional & Spiritual Support

    For patients in palliative and hospice care

    We offer quiet companionship and a calm presence at the bedside.

    Our work helps individuals reflect on what truly matters, guiding conversations around end-of-life wishes, values, and advance directives so care aligns with each person’s voice and dignity.

    Through compassionate listening and life-review practices, we support peace, meaning, and acceptance in the final chapters of life.

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  • Support for Families Facing a New Terminal Diagnosis

    For loved ones coping with serious illness

    When a terminal diagnosis enters a family’s life, everything changes. We provide emotional guidance and practical support to help families process the news, navigate responsibilities, and find steadiness during uncertainty.

    A one-stop resource hub, sharing local and state services so you don’t have to navigate it alone

    We also facilitate honest family conversations that foster understanding, healing, and connection through transition and loss.

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  • Contemplative Care for Caregivers

    For those caring for others, day after day

    Caregiving is a profound act of love and it can also be depleting. We offer deep listening, mindfulness-based companionship, and grounding practices to help caregivers reconnect with their own calm and resilience.

    Through reflection and presence, we help you sustain compassion without losing yourself to exhaustion, stress, or anticipatory grief.

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Words Of Appreciation

  • “Rashmi’s warmth and sincerity shine through every encounter. She brings a quiet steadiness and deep compassion to her work — creating spaces of peace, comfort, and dignity for patients and staff. Thank you for your dedication, calm spirit, and grace. You embody what it means to walk with others in empathy and love.”

    — Spiritual Care Department, A major New York Hospital

  • “Rashmi knows what it means to serve with heart. Her calm presence and compassionate approach have brought dignity, comfort, and connection to many patients who needed it most. Her commitment, flexibility, and warmth have made a profound impact on patients, families, and staff alike.”

    — New York City’s Largest Hospice Provider

  • “My mom has been meeting with Rashmi for a few weeks now, and she has truly been a blessing. When Rashmi visits, my mom gets to talk, listen to music, and play games — things that bring her joy and make her feel cared for. I’m not always able to spend as much time with her as I’d like. It gives me great comfort knowing that when Rashmi is there, she gives my mom her full attention. Mom is always happy and smiling after their visits.”

    — Family Member of a Patient