In-Home Support

Hospice SLO County in-home volunteers offer respite care to relieve the primary care person. Volunteers also offer emotional and practical support, including:

• Advanced Health Care Directives; POLST support and guidance
• Anticipatory grief support
• Companionship
• Complementary therapy (Reiki)
• End-of-life doula services
• Errands
• In-home evaluation and referral for other agency resources
• Life review and reminiscence
• Light housekeeping tasks
• Light meal preparation
• Pet therapy visits through Alliance of Therapy Dogs
• Practical support for in-home animals (Pet Peace of Mind)

Our in-home volunteers provide a consistent supportive presence for the entire family. By utilizing a blend of professional and volunteer skills, the Hospice SLO County staff offers a comprehensive, integrated care program capable of giving specialized and sensitive volunteer support to clients and their families at no charge. This is made possible by:

• A small paid staff that train and facilitate the services of 100-120 consistently active in-home volunteers. 
• Working in cooperation with home health and medical hospice agencies and many other existing community service programs and facilities; and
• The generous financial support of local individuals, organizations, foundations, and the business community.

All services are provided free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted.