Hospicenet
Online resource that includes such information as "what questions should I ask about hospice care," and includes FAQs.
www.hospicenet.org

American Hospice Foundation
Includes a collection of articles with practical information for the dying or the grieving. Offers "Grief at School Training Guide & Video" to help teachers respond to grieving children and on-site training workshops.
2120 L Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 223-0204
www.americanhospice.org

Hospice Foundation of America
The site provides guidelines for choosing hospice, tips for dealing with grief and other consumer resources, such as a collection of hospice readings and Web links. Call the foundation to find a hospice near you.
2001 S Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 638-5419 or 1-800-854-3402
www.hospicefoundation.org

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Includes a selection of links to general hospice informational sites.
4700 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025-1485
(847) 375-4712
www.aahpm.org

The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Offers hospice and palliative care nurses a way to exchange information, experiences, and ideas. HPNA also promotes understanding of the specialties of hospice and palliative nursing and palliative care research.
Penn Center West One, Suite 229
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
(412) 787-9301
www.hpna.org

National Hospice Foundation
Informs the public about the quality end-of-life care that hospice provides;
including information on choosing a hospice and communicating your
end-of-life wishes.
1700 Diagonal Rd, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 516-4928
www.hospiceinfo.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National membership organization for Medicare-certified hospices. Offers a hospice information database and provides statistical and educational material about hospice care. Call the toll-free HelpLine at (800) 658-8898 to find a hospice near you.
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-1500
www.nhpco.org

Local Specialty Libraries and Resource Centers

Hospice of the Central Coast Resource Centers
Monterey 658-3772
Salinas 753-6045
Hollister 637-0611

Other Website Resources