a volunteer hospice organization established 1977
a volunteer hospice organization established 1977
Our Center's Namesake
Dorothy D. Rupe
Our Mission
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, committed to the dignity of the human experience, provides volunteer support, education, and counseling to those living with life threatening or terminal illness, their families, and the bereaved.
Locations
Hospice San Luis Obispo
1304 Pacific Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805.544.2266
Street Map
Hospice Paso Robles
1345 Oak Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: 805.434.1164
Street Map
Hours
San Luis Obispo
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paso Robles
by Appointment
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About Hospice of San Luis Obispo County
Everyone faces mortality at some point in their lives, whether it’s their own death or that of a loved one. For over 30 years, Hospice of San Luis Obispo County has provided in-home assistance and companionship, grief counseling, group support, crisis intervention, and wellness education—all at no cost.
Our Mission
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, supports the community in coping with loss and promoting healing by providing free counseling, community education and volunteer support to those grieving a death or dealing with potential end of life issues.
Our Focus
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County is an incorporated non-profit 501 (c) (3) agency with offices located in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Governed by a twelve member Board of Directors, Hospice has been providing uninterrupted services since 1977 and continues to rely 100% on community donations, fund raising events, grants and bequests.
Using this community financial support and volunteer support programs, Hospice of San Luis Obispo County supports individuals and families who are facing life-threatening illness. Eligible individuals include and are not limited to patients of home health agencies, residents of skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities, in-home clients, and to bereaved families. Empathic volunteer support programs include in-home respite care; a bereavement program; a supportive music program; community education, training and resource center; a children’s program; and servicios en espanol.
Summary of Standards as a Volunteer Hospice
Our Volunteer Hospice Status
If you need help coping with a loss, caring for a seriously ill loved one, or dealing with your own mortality, please call us at 805.544.2266 or 805.434.1164. We're here to help.