Given the mixed emotions and complex dynamics that can accompany medical aid-in-dying, this 8-week support group (Thursday nights, April 6 - May 25) will provide a safe, confidential space for […]
In honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, we want to celebrate the reasons WHY you decided to have ‘the conversation’ about your advance care plan. Advance care […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Get the health care you want based on what matters most. This webinar will discuss how to talk about your wishes for care with the important people in your life, […]
Obtenga la asistencia sanitaria que desea basándose en lo que más le importa. En este seminario web se explicará cómo hablar de sus deseos en materia de atención sanitaria con […]
Nhận dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe mà bạn muốn dựa trên những gì quan trọng nhất. Hội thảo trực tuyến này sẽ thảo luận cách nói về mong muốn […]
根据最重要的事情，获得你想要的医疗保健服务。 本网络研讨会将讨论如何与你生命中的重要人物谈论你的护理愿望，并涵盖在你无法做出健康护理决定时如何选择某人为你做出健康护理决定。 该网络研讨会还将介绍如何使用预先医疗护理指令和维持生命治疗的医嘱写下你的愿望。
The Mission Hospice Auxiliary invites you to a night of comedy and cabaret on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Don’t miss this hilarious evening of laughs, songs, dinner, and dancing at […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about hospice and its role in […]
This free monthly expressive arts support group (2nd Thursday of the month, May - October) offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary. […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. […]
Un círculo de tambores nos invita a encontrar la plenitud en nuestro camino de duelo a través de una experiencia creativa y musical. El duelo vive en el cuerpo, y […]
Vòng tròn đánh trống mời gọi chúng ta tìm thấy sự trọn vẹn trong hành trình đau buồn của mình thông qua trải nghiệm âm nhạc sáng tạo. Nỗi đau […]
打鼓圈邀请我们通过创造性的音乐体验，在我们的悲伤旅程中找到整体性。 悲伤住在身体里，而打鼓可以释放压力，为悲伤提供一个治疗的出口。 由特别嘉宾Jeni Swerdlow带领，她是Drummm Rhythmic Events的创始人，也是经认证的乡村音乐圈全球培训师、注册艺术治疗师、REMO-Endorsed Drum Circle Facilitator，以及经过培训的HealthRHYTHMS和Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator。 不需要任何经验。 将提供大鼓。 空间是有限的。 这个项目是免费的，但需要提前登记。 这是一个户外活动，所以我们鼓励你穿上可以移动的衣服。参加者应提前10-15分钟到达，因为打鼓将在下午2:30准时开始。 有问题吗？ 请联系Christine Kovach，电话：650-532-2390或ckovach@missionhospice.org。
Join us for a film screening and discussion in honor of Pride Month! Complimentary light appetizers provided. Dinner and drinks available for purchase -- support our host restaurant by arriving […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
We don’t only experience grief after a loss—we often experience it before. If someone we love is seriously ill, or if we’re concerned about upcoming hardships of any kind, we […]
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding and exhausting. To be able to care for others you must first care for yourself. In the midst of caring for others, take […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about palliative and hospice care and […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Guilt and regret are two of the most common feelings in grief. The finality of death allows no more time for apologizing or making amends. There’s no longer room for […]
This monthly *in-person* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered free of charge. Please contact facilitator Delaney Woo, LCSW by email for more information.
****CANCELLED**** Unfortunately, due to illness this Thursday’s Music at Mission House benefit event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event for the future and will be sure to […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our September and October 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our September and October 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Children react differently to grief, crisis, and trauma depending on their age and development. In addition, as they develop, children will re-experience the death of loved ones in new ways […]
Anger in grief is natural. It’s normal to feel anger and other explosive emotions such as hate, blame, terror, resentment, rage, and jealousy after the death of someone you love […]
Our annual fall gala will be at the Grand Bay Hotel in Redwood City on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Save the date! The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
This hybrid (in-person and virtual) introduction to mindfulness session is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger. To attend […]
This workshop is in honor of our ancestor “guides”, and in memory of loved ones more recently lost. No art experience necessary, only a willingness to explore with an intuitive […]
Every month, the Avenidas Rainbow Collective will screen movies that appeal to the LGBTQ community. Enjoy free admission, popcorn, and beverages! Community discussion to follow film screening, led by a […]
Join us for a special Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration! We’ll kick the evening off with complimentary refreshments and a happy hour exhibit of our Community Altar […]
Tut’n Comedy presents “Smiles from Heaven” Comedy Showcase to benefit Mission Hospice William E. Walker Recreation Center 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City Please register online in advance.
Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing. Training in this evidence-based practice can be useful for all professional and family caregivers. This two-day Level 3 […]
CAREGIVERS MATTER A Conference for Family Caregivers Join San Mateo County Caregivers Collaborative for a day of self-care, gathering valuable resources, and connecting with a community of family caregivers! Learn […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about hospice and its role in […]
Come together for an uplifting community memorial celebration. We invite you to join us -- come alone or bring a friend or family member. Registration encouraged, but not required. All […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
As a hospice nurse, and an end-of-life doula, Gabby Jimenez uses a lot of ritual and ceremony in her work. Gabby has witnessed the comfort they bring to patients and […]
----- LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. WE WILL HAVE A WAITLIST SHOULD THE WORKSHOP FILL UP. ONLY THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED ARE ABLE TO ATTEND. WAITLIST WILL BE CONTACTED SHOULD […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
----- LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. WE WILL HAVE A WAITLIST SHOULD THE WORKSHOP FILL UP. ONLY THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED ARE ABLE TO ATTEND. WAITLIST WILL BE CONTACTED SHOULD […]
Tickets are on sale now for our 45th anniversary celebration, where we honor the volunteers, donors, staff, and community partners of Mission Hospice & Home Care. Sunday, February 4, 2-5pm […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our February and March 2024 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our February and March 2024 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
We invite you to join us for a Caregiver’s Cafe! As a family caregiver, you are an essential part of your loved one's care team and play a vital role […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
失去是人生裡頭每個人都無法避免的事情。哀傷是失去後的自然反應，但每個人的哀傷都可以不一樣。 我們真正了解什麼是哀傷嗎？我們又應該如何面對和調理哀傷？這個講座將會帶領大家了解哀傷和講解面對哀傷的健康方式。
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
失去是人生裡頭每個人都無法避免的事情。哀傷是失去後的自然反應，但每個人的哀傷都可以不一樣。 我們真正了解什麼是哀傷嗎？我們又應該如何面對和調理哀傷？這個講座將會帶領大家了解哀傷和講解面對哀傷的健康方式。
This short award-winning documentary film follows a woman's decision to take control of the end of her life and the unexpected challenges it creates for her caregiver husband. The touching […]
This virtual monthly mindfulness meditation series is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger. Please join us from 6-7pm […]
The Mission Hospice Auxiliary invites you to our benefit poker night on Friday, May 10 from 7-11pm at the Foster City Rec Center! Join us for a fun tournament and […]
Does your estate plan need review, so it continues to meet your needs? Even if you have a personalized estate plan, it’s important to periodically consider the plan that comes […]
The Santa Clara Senior Center will host the 8th Annual “Be Strong, Live Long” Health and Wellness Fair at Fremont Park, adjacent to the Senior Center. This event celebrates Older […]
We invite friends, family, and community members to join the staff and volunteers of Mission Hospice to honor the memory and celebrate the lives of all those we have lost. […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. […]
A drumming circle invites us to find wholeness in our caregiving and grief journey through a creative, musical experience. Grief, stress, and overwhelm lives in the body, and drumming can […]
JOIN US AT SAN MATEO COUNTY PRIDE 2024! San Mateo County's 12th Annual Pride Celebration is a space to champion inclusion and wellness for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies in our […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
This short award-winning documentary film follows a woman's decision to take control of the end of her life and the unexpected challenges it creates for her caregiver husband. The touching […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our next training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder at 650.532.2323 or […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our next training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder at 650.532.2323 or […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Restorative support for those who are grieving Join our bereavement team at a special care farm in Portola Valley for an afternoon of connection, compassion, and understanding. Our gathering will […]
In honor of those we have lost, let us gather to discuss how grief, mourning and rituals have evolved, ways to create new beginnings from sad endings, and renewing our […]
Watch "Coco," Disney's Day of The Dead movie. After the movie, decorate sugar skull cookies and make papel picado and tissue marigolds. All ages welcome. All activities are free and […]
Our annual fall gala will be at the Grand Bay Hotel in Redwood City on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Save the date! The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the […]
Join as we break down this year's Day of the Dead altar. A member of Ensamble Folclorico Colibri will teach participants an easy ceremonial dance and we'll be guided in […]
An exploration of what to expect in grief around holiday times, and strategies for coping and finding solace. Register on Eventbrite
Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose by Colin Campbell To register, email knitze@missionhospice.org
An exploration of what to expect in grief around holiday times, and strategies for coping and finding solace. Register on Eventbrite.
Este grupo de apoyo quincenal *virtual* gratuito (1er y 3er jueves por la tarde) está dirigido a adultos que sufren la pérdida de un ser querido por suicidio. Este grupo […]
Nhóm hỗ trợ miễn phí *ảo* hai tuần một lần (các buổi tối thứ Năm của tuần thứ nhất và thứ ba) dành cho những người trưởng thành đang đau […]
这个免费的*虚拟*双周支持小组（第一和第三个星期四晚上）是为因失去亲人自杀而悲伤的成年人而设。 这个小组向Mission Hospice病人的家属开放，并向居住在Mission Hospice地理服务区的所有丧亲者开放。 请通过电子邮件联系Christine Kovach, LCSW，了解更多信息并报名参加该小组。
这个两周一次的*虚拟*上门服务的丧亲支持小组是通过视频/电话免费提供的。 这个小组向Mission Hospice病人的家属开放，并向居住在Mission Hospice地理服务区的所有丧亲者开放。 请通过电子邮件联系Christine Kovach, LCSW了解更多信息。
Este grupo quincenal *virtual* de apoyo al duelo se ofrece por vídeo/teléfono, de forma gratuita. Este grupo está abierto a los familiares de los pacientes de Mission Hospice, y a […]
Nhóm hỗ trợ tang chế ghé thăm *ảo* hai tuần một lần này được cung cấp miễn phí qua video/điện thoại. Nhóm này dành cho các thành viên gia đình […]
这个每周一次的*虚拟*上门服务的丧亲支持小组是通过视频/电话提供的，免费。 它開放給安寧療護病人的家屬，以及居住在安寧療護地理服務區的所有喪親者。 请通过电子邮件联系Christine Kovach, LCSW了解更多信息。
Este grupo semanal *virtual* de apoyo al duelo se ofrece por vídeo/teléfono, de forma gratuita. Está abierto a los familiares de los pacientes de Mission Hospice y a todas las […]
Nhóm hỗ trợ tang chế ghé thăm *ảo* hàng tuần này được cung cấp miễn phí qua video/điện thoại. Nó dành cho các thành viên gia đình của bệnh nhân […]
Este grupo semanal *virtual* de apoyo al duelo se ofrece por vídeo/teléfono, de forma gratuita. Este grupo está abierto a los familiares de los pacientes de Mission Hospice, y a […]
Nhóm hỗ trợ tang chế ghé thăm *ảo* hàng tuần này được cung cấp miễn phí qua video/điện thoại. Nhóm này dành cho các thành viên gia đình của bệnh […]
这个每周一次的*虚拟*上门服务的丧亲支持小组是通过视频/电话提供的，免费。 这个小组向Mission Hospice病人的家属开放，并向居住在Mission Hospice地理服务区的所有丧亲者开放。 请通过电子邮件联系主持人Christine Kovach, LCSW了解更多信息。
Este grupo semanal *virtual* de apoyo al duelo se ofrece por vídeo/teléfono, de forma gratuita. Está abierto a los familiares de los pacientes de Mission Hospice y a todas las […]
这个每周一次的*虚拟*上门服务的丧亲支持小组是通过视频/电话提供的，免费。 它開放給安寧療護病人的家屬，以及居住在安寧療護地理服務區的所有喪親者。 请通过电子邮件联系Christine Kovach, LCSW了解更多信息。
Nhóm hỗ trợ tang chế ghé thăm *ảo* hàng tuần này được cung cấp miễn phí qua video/điện thoại. Nó dành cho các thành viên gia đình của bệnh nhân […]
这个每周一次的*虚拟*上门服务的丧亲支持小组是通过视频/电话提供的，免费。 它開放給安寧療護病人的家屬，以及居住在安寧療護地理服務區的所有喪親者。 请通过电子邮件联系Christine Kovach, LCSW了解更多信息。
Este grupo semanal *virtual* de apoyo al duelo se ofrece por vídeo/teléfono, de forma gratuita. Está abierto a los familiares de los pacientes de Mission Hospice y a todas las […]
Nhóm hỗ trợ tang chế ghé thăm *ảo* hàng tuần này được cung cấp miễn phí qua video/điện thoại. Nó dành cho các thành viên gia đình của bệnh nhân […]
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