*VIRTUAL* Grief Support Book Club
Virtual Event
This free *virtual* grief support book club (quarterly on the 4th Monday of the month) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own […]
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*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group – Tuesday Evenings
Virtual Event
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
*VIRTUAL* Solo Parenting after the Death of a Spouse/Partner
Virtual Event
Solo parenting after the loss of a spouse/partner is especially challenging. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 14 – November 2, 5:30-7pm) offers a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a similar loss. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and […]
*VIRTUAL* Writing through Loss Support Group
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 21 – November 9, 6-7:30pm) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Explore how creative writing can help you express where you've been with your grief, and where you're going. No writing experience necessary. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice […]
Death over Drafts Happy Hour: Love never dies, grief never ends — Rituals for Remembering
Blue Oak Brewing Company 815 Cherry Lane, San Carlos, CADeath over Drafts Happy Hour (DoDHH) is an opportunity for those who serve in the end of life space and the curious to gather. Join Stefanie & special guest Gabby! […]
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group – Thursday Afternoons
Virtual Event
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. It's open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group – 1st/3rd/5th Saturday Mornings
Virtual Event
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
*VIRTUAL* Senior Care and Life Planning Virtual Seminar
Virtual Event
You have the right to make decisions about your care, but making a plan can be complicated. A plan allows you to take charge of the kind of care you want. The […]
*VIRTUAL* Suicide Loss Support Group
This free *virtual* biweekly support group (1st and 3rd Thursday evenings) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group is open to family members […]
*VIRTUAL* The Final Curtain: A Virtual Open-Mic on Death, Dying, & Grief
Virtual Event
The Final Curtain is a death, dying, and grief themed open-mic night. Together we’ll embrace losses and mortality, grieve, and – ultimately – celebrate life and hope. Each act will […]
“Smiles from Heaven” Comedy Showcase Benefit
Manor Houe, Twin Pines Park 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CATut’n Comedy presents “Smiles from Heaven” Comedy Showcase to benefit Mission House Manor House, Twin Pines Park, Belmont Saturday, November 5, 2-4pm
$30
*VIRTUAL* New to Grief workshop
Virtual Event
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. […]
Healing Touch Level 3 Training
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CAHealing 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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss – 2nd/4th Saturday Mornings
Virtual Event
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and […]
*VIRTUAL* Coping with the Holidays Support Group
Virtual Event
This free *virtual* nine-week support group (Monday evenings, November 14, 2022 - January 9, 2023) will help grieving adults manage the holiday season. This group is open to family members […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
Virtual Event
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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Hospice 101 – Everything You Need to Know About End-of-Life Care
Virtual Event
November is National Hospice Month. 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 […]
Giving Tuesday
Every day, Mission Hospice helps people think about what matters most to them. Our personalized care and support, tailored to patients’ needs and wishes, enable families to make the most […]
*VIRTUAL* Author Talk: Dr. Christopher Kerr, Death is But a Dream
Virtual Event
Experiences at the end of life testify to our greatest needs: to love and be loved, to be nurtured and feel connected, to be remembered, and forgiven. Christopher Kerr is […]
SoulCollage for the Grieving Heart, with guest facilitator Robin Modlin
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CARobin Modlin, MA is an artist, SoulCollage® facilitator and creator of participatory healing arts projects. She was awarded the 2004 Society for the Arts in Healthcare Blair Sadler award for […]
Worldwide Candle Lighting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 301 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CACome 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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe in partnership with BACC
Virtual Event
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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Before, During, and After Death – The difficult conversations
Virtual Event
When someone is first diagnosed, there are a myriad of questions that many people struggle to ask, therefore making the conversation something people often avoid. The difficulty, uncertainty, and fear […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
Virtual Event
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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Movies @Mission: Living with Dying
What does it feel like to discover you have a life-limiting diagnosis? How do you care for someone you love who is dying and how do you make the right […]
44th Anniversary Celebration
Peninsula Golf & Country Club 701 Madera Drive, San Mateo, CATickets are on sale now for our 44th anniversary celebration, where we honor the volunteers, donors, staff, and community partners of Mission Hospice & Home Care. Sunday, January 29, 2-5pm […]
*VIRTUAL* Take Charge! Guided Advance Care Planning (two-part workshop)
Virtual Event
What matters most to you? If you were facing serious illness, what kind of care would you want? If you couldn’t speak for yourself, who would? Planning for your future […]
New Volunteer Information Meeting
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CAInterested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our February and March 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
New Volunteer Information Meeting
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CAInterested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our February and March 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
New Volunteer Training Session
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CAOur February and March training sessions (Saturdays, February 18-March 11, 9:30am-3pm, and Thursdays, February 23 and March 9, 6:30-8:30pm) will prepare you for being a Direct Care volunteer for our […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
Virtual Event
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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Grief & Stuff Workshop – Organizing belongings after loss
Virtual Event
This workshop is designed for people who struggle with getting rid of their loved ones’ belongings. We will explore our emotional attachments to stuff and practical steps to letting go. […]
An Intro to Palliative & Hospice Care
Virtual Event
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 […]
*VIRTUAL* Parent Loss Support Group
Virtual Event
Whether you had a close relationship or were experiencing challenges with your parent(s), their death may be a significant transition. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, March 1 - […]
*VIRTUAL* The Final Curtain: A Virtual Open-Mic on Death, Dying, & Grief
Virtual Event
NOW OFFERED QUARTERLY! The Final Curtain is a death, dying, and grief themed open-mic night. Together we’ll embrace losses and mortality, grieve, and – ultimately – celebrate life and hope. […]
Tome Cargo! Planificacion del Cuidado en Avance
Virtual Event
Tome Cargo! Obtenga la atención médica que desea en función de lo que más importa. Este seminario web analiza cómo hablar sobre sus deseos de atención con las personas importantes […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
Virtual Event
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 […]
Healing Touch Level 1 Training
Mission Hospice Peninsula Office 66 Bovet Rd., San Mateo, CAHealing 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 […]