Hospice staff and volunteers offer diverse educational presentations to community members and health professionals.

Hospice In-Home Volunteer Training is open to all interested persons and is offered twice annually. This inclusive 32-hour training covers communication skills, hospice history and philosophy, the patient and family as a unit of care, the grief process, symptom and pain management, relaxation techniques, cultural and spiritual issues, and all aspects of the role of the volunteer. The training is now offered in Spanish as well as English. Click here to view the 2012 In-home Volunteer Training Schedule! If interested, please contact Sonnie Brown @ 805-544-2266 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pet Peace of Mind is our new pet support program. At Hospice SLO we have seen over and over the importance of the bond between humans and their animal companions. We are bringing to our community a program focused on allowing clients to complete their end of life journey without worrying about their pet's needs. We will need the community's support through donations, sponsorships, and participation. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kris Kington-Barker @ 805-544-2266 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bereavement Training is offered usually in the spring each year to the community at large to help build a foundation of qualified individuals, professionals, and lay personnel to help identify and support others and themselves through the grief process.

A Year to Live What would you do, if you had one year to live? This year-long group, open to all interested in the community explores how to live each year as if it was your last. Based on Steven Levine’s book, A Year to Live, meets monthly for one year. This group is open to those who want to examine the life they are living, explore ways to enrich their life, and look closely at end of life issues. If interested, please contact Sonnie Brown@ 805-544-2266 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it