07/09/2026
Bakersfield, meet Irma Hernandez, M.Div, B.Th, GC-C, CIC-CSp,* our dedicated bereavement counselor and chaplain at Solace Hospice & Healthcare. Irma provides comfort, spiritual support, and guidance to families navigating the loss of a loved one. Beyond her role at the hospice, she also provides free grief counseling at local senior centers for individuals who have recently lost a loved one. From coordinating funeral arrangements and bereavement resources to supporting our team and patients from all backgrounds, Irma is here to offer compassion when it’s needed most.
*(M.Div: Masters in Divinity | B.Th: Bachelors of Theology |
GC-C: Grief Counselor certification | CIC-CSp: Certified Crisis intervention counselor)