Hospice SLO County

06/12/2026

Caregiving can be meaningful, challenging, and deeply personal.

Hospice SLO County’s Virtual Family Caregiver Support Group offers a supportive place to connect with others who understand, share experiences, and focus on self-care.

This ongoing drop-in group meets Fridays from 2:30–4:00 PM on Zoom and is open to family caregivers regardless of the care receiver’s diagnosis.

Learn more and sign up: hospiceslo.org/support-groups

06/10/2026

No one should have to navigate grief or caregiving alone.

Hospice SLO County provides no-cost, non-medical support for individuals, families, and caregivers throughout SLO County, including grief support, caregiver support, as well as care management.

Care management can help families understand care options, connect with community resources, plan next steps, and access caregiver education and support.

Learn more about all of our services: https://hospiceslo.org/services

06/05/2026

Reminder: Hospice SLO County will be at the Adventist Health Sierra Vista 4th Annual Cancer Patient & Survivor Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 6, from 11AM to 1:30PM.

Stop by our table to learn more about our no-cost, non-medical support for caregiving, grief, and end-of-life concerns.

We’re grateful to be part of this free community event for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.

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06/02/2026

Hospice SLO County will be at the Adventist Health Sierra Vista 4th Annual Cancer Patient & Survivor Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 6, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

This free community event is designed for those currently in treatment, cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones, with resource booths, expert guidance, support services, and opportunities for connection.

Stop by our table to learn more about Hospice SLO County’s no-cost, non-medical support for caregiving, grief, and end-of-life concerns.

We’re grateful to be part of this meaningful event.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/lUAu50Z6N46

05/31/2026

05/28/2026

If you decide flowers are the right thing for you to send after all, you can make this more thoughtful than a standard arrangement. First, think about the person who died - is there a plant, flower, or color that reminds you of that person for any reason? If so, that may be a nice choice. If not, decide if you want to send flowers or a plant. The plant is something the family can keep, though not all families will want or appreciate that. Also consider if there is a flower you have found particularly comforting, maybe those would feel the same to the grieving family.

Over the last few weeks, we've shown ideas for the types of gifts you could provide a grieving family other than flowers. In the end though, what matters the most is the family knowing you remember their loved one as well and are there to offer your support.

Source: "What to Send to a Funeral Instead of Flowers" @ whatsyourgrief.com

05/25/2026

The Hospice SLO County office will be closed today, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday.

05/22/2026

Hospice SLO County and Woods Humane Society's monthly Paws to Remember Pet Loss Support Group meets again next Thursday, May 28, providing compassionate support for those grieving or preparing to say goodbye to a beloved pet.

The meeting is from 3:00-4:00pm at Woods in SLO and is free of charge with no registration required.

05/19/2026

Does your employer offer employee-directed charitable contributions, including in some cases providing a matching amount?

If so, please consider supporting to Hospice SLO County. Every dollar we receive goes to providing non-medical volunteer support and grief counseling services to SLO County residents facing a life-limiting illness or experiencing grief following the death of a loved one. All of our services are offered free of charge.

Find out more about what your donations will support at https://hospiceslo.org.

05/18/2026

Food is a common gesture sent instead of flowers (or in addition to flowers!), though we suggest it with caution. Be thoughtful about how, when, and what you bring if you decide to bring food. After experiencing a death, families are often overwhelmed with food receipts that may exceed their freezer space. If so, a gift of food may be much more appreciated a few weeks after the death than right away. A nice basket of non-perishable foods can be nice, especially snacks they can offer to people who stop by unexpectedly. A good standby if you really want to stick with food may be a gift card to a local restaurant or carry out. Another nice offer would be to grab their grocery list and go shopping for them.

Source: "What to Send to a Funeral Instead of Flowers" @ whatsyourgrief.com