(805) 544-2266
ABOUT HOSPICE SLO COUNTY
ABOUT HOSPICE SLO COUNTY
Hospice SLO County is a non-medical volunteer service organization and community grief center.
We believe that the end of life deserves as much respect as the beginning. We support San Luis Obispo County residents who are grieving a death, coping with a life-limiting illness, or facing end of life.
All Hospice SLO County services are provided at no charge, and we do not bill insurance. Since 1977, we have depended 100% on community donations, fundraising events, grants, bequests, and the time and talent of compassionate volunteers.
Hospice SLO County is one of four hospices in SLO County, but the only non-medical volunteer hospice. We are one of 14 non-medical volunteer hospices left in the country.
OUR SERVICES
Hospice SLO County staff recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to go into homes to provide support and caregiver respite. Our non-medical services reach countywide and include care management, in-home respite care, emotional support, practical assistance, and comfort to individuals, their families and caregivers who are coping with a life limiting illness and/or cognitive impairment. Additionally, our volunteer end-of-life companions provide non-medical, holistic support and comfort to the dying person and their family, which may include education, emotional support, and practical care.
As a community grief center, our grief counseling services are available to SLO County residents coping with a death (including animals) regardless of when, where, or how the death occurred. We offer individual and family counseling and various support groups as well as a Community Grief Response Team to help businesses, organizations, and groups process the death of a co-worker or member. Anticipatory grief counseling is also available.
OUR MISSION
We recognize death as a natural and personal event. In this spirit, we support the community in working with those near the end of life and the people who love them by providing in-home support, caregiver respite, grief counseling, support groups, community response, and education.
OUR VISION
We envision a community that recognizes death as a part of life; where dying and grieving are embraced as natural; where all have access to support services without charge; where no one dies or is left to grieve without comfort.
Next Support Groups
Meets Fridays 2:30 - 4:00pm in Virtual Meeting
This support group for SLO County residents, meets virtually to encourage, support, and emphasize self-care for family caregivers regardless of the diagnosis of the care receiver. If you live outside the area, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Caregiver Resource Center for local resources.
The only exception to the in-person closed group is the virtual online “Family Caregiver Support Group” which is an ongoing drop-in group with registration online. After registering, you will receive an automatic message with the link to the Zoom meeting. Be sure to check your spam folder if it does not arrive immediately. Please call (805) 544-2266 if you do not receive an email or have any problems or questions.
Meets Weekly for 6-Weeks in San Luis Obispo
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. Our 6-week Dementia Care Partners Support Group offers a compassionate and supportive environment through the exploration of The Dementia Care-Partner’s Workbook: A Guide for Understanding, Education and Hope by Edward G. Shaw, MD.
Meets Weekly for 6-Weeks in San Luis Obispo
Navigating the loss of a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. Our 6-week support and education group offers a compassionate and supportive environment where we come together to process emotions, find comfort, and gain strength. This group is specifically designed to help those grieving the loss of someone close, providing a safe space to share stories, express feelings, and learn healthy coping strategies.
