Our Programs
SoCal Hospice Foundation offers several programs that serve the non-medical needs of terminally ill patients, their families, and friends. From providing for the needs of the body and spirit to honoring those who have laid down their lives to protect our country.
Our programs are critical for educating our community about the resources available when the need for hospice care arises.
Bereavement Support
The death of someone you love can shatter your world. Join us for one of our interactive workshops that can help you begin to put the pieces back together. In a supportive environment, we’ll talk about what you can expect to experience as you and those around you grieve. We’ll anticipate changes that may lie ahead and, most importantly, we’ll discuss opportunities for healing.
Angel Assistance
Through our Angel Assistance Program, we provide services that are not typically covered by medical insurances, Medicare or MediCal. These are the needs that are largely overlooked in today’s healthcare system, from something as simple as providing transportation to a doctor’s appointment, to arranging for a child to meet their Hollywood hero before they die. All are equally important, and all speak to the compassion and dignity we seek to provide. Ultimately, our goal is to present patients and their families with meaningful moments that will last a lifetime.
We Honor Vets
One out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. Since they have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country, we believe it’s never too late to publicly recognize their heroism.
Our We Honor Vets program is designed to meet the unique needs of terminally ill veterans and their families, helping the medical community understand the challenges that veterans may face at the end-of-life including overcoming ingrained stoicism, fear of admitting pain as a sign of weakness, and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
We collaborate with several agencies in our commitment to service to veterans, ensuring that no one is forgotten at the end of life.
Community Outreach
We strive to connect with the individuals in our community who are suffering from a catastrophic illness. We’ve developed programs designed to familiarize the broader community with the resources that are available to them when the need for hospice care arises. There are many different ways to alleviate the stress that can overwhelm a family in times when hospice care is needed. It begins with educating those around us through printed materials, seminars and community involvement.
Links Of Interest
California Association for Health Services at Home
CAHSAH is the leading statewide home care association in the nation and the voice of home care for the western United States. It represents more than 400 members and 750 offices that are direct providers of health and supportive services and products in the home. The affiliate members include computer companies, consulting firms, insurance providers and suppliers.
California Association of Health Facilities
CAHF is a non-profit professional association founded in 1950 to serve as a statewide organization for long-term care providers. The Association and its members are dedicated to improving the quality of long-term health care in California through educational programs and proactive advocacy with the Legislature and administrative agencies.
California Hospice and Palliative Care Association
As advocates for those facing life-threatening illnesses, this Association partners with the California Hospice Foundation to offer public and professional educational programs and materials to enhance understanding and availability of hospice and palliative care. They also provide technical resources to members, monitor legislative and regulatory activities, and work closely with other organizations that share an interest in end-of-life care, serving California and Nevada.
Center to Advance Palliative Care
CAPC is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality palliative care services for people facing serious illness. It provides health care professionals with the tools, training and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other health care settings. Direction and technical assistance are provided by Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. It is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for Americans and their loved ones.
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