Our legacy Hospice program provides non-medical hospice support to critically ill individuals residing in their homes or assisted living facilities. This support is delivered by specially trained volunteers. We also have volunteers who can assist with running errands, grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions. Of equal importance is the direct support given to the immediate family members, as these caregivers often struggle with what is often a first time (and overwhelming) experience for them.
We're here to help. Please call our offices at (805) 495-2145 or email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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Hospice of the Conejo facilitates over 50 therapist-led grief support sessions each and every month. These sessions provide a safe, welcoming environment where participants can address the emotional and physical manifestations presented by grief. By placing clients in groups with others who have experienced similar circumstances, these programs foster a supportive environment that promotes healing and personal growth. This shared experience allows individuals to learn from each other, gain valuable insights, and ultimately move forward in their lives with renewed strength and resilience.
All of our grief support sessions are offered completely FREE of charge. BEFORE ATTENDING ANY OF OUR GROUPS, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO REGISTER. Groups available are:
Learn MoreSpecialized service upon request
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at Hospice Office
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Currently meeting VIA ZOOM
Newly bereaved seniors 60+
FIVE GROUPS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Tuesday - 11 a.m. to Noon at Senior Concerns
Tuesday - 11 a.m to Noon at Goebel Adult Community Center
Tuesday - 11 a.m. to Noon at Hospice of the Conejo Office
Tuesday - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center
Monday - 11 a.m. to Noon VIA ZOOM call office for details
For Widows, Widowers 60+
Group No. 1 - Tuesdays 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center
Group No. 2 - Tuesdays 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center
Loss of a Parent: Ongoing meetings, Thursdays 7 p.m. at Hospice offices, Suite 202
Loss of a Child: 1st and 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. at Hospice offices, Suite 202
Spanish–speaking group
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Westminster Free Clinic
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Meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7 p.m.
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The No One Dies Alone vigil program provides specially trained volunteers to sit at the bedside of patients who are in their last hours of life and would otherwise die alone because loved ones are unable to be present. In many cases, NODA patients have no immediate family living in the area, or often have an elderly spouse who is too exhausted to remain bedside. A secondary comfort and service is to the nurses and caregivers at the facilities who do not have the time to stay with the patient.
Learn MoreOur Lending Closet is supplied with wheelchairs, shower chairs and walkers that are loaned to those in need COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. We also provide a service to those who no longer have need for these items by taking them in as donations.
Hospice serves as an educational resource, providing information and guidance to families facing the challenges of terminal illness. We offer support in understanding hospice care options, navigating the decision-making process, and managing expectations. Our team provides daily assistance to those coping with the loss of a loved one, including access to therapist-led grief support groups. Additionally, we respond to unexpected crises and traumatic events that impact our community.
Learn MoreOur goal is to allow patients with life-limiting illness to keep their beloved pets by their side. Often times these patients do not have the means to care for their pets and they are tragically removed from their homes, stripping the patient of the unconditional love and companionship pets provide. Our program (in partnership with Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital) provides volunteers who will walk the pet, feed the pet, bathe the pet, and offer minor veterinary care and supplies when needed. We also help to place the pet in a new/loving home when the owner passes.
Learn MoreMusic is an especially powerful communication tool when a person is nearing the end of life. It can reach those inner-places words so often cannot. Music can bring memories up to the surface, create good feelings in mind and body and ignite emotions that are otherwise hard to access.
The Threshold Music Program brings joy into the lives of our patients and seniors living in assisted living through music performed by local professional musicians. The program was started in response to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Whether it’s playing outside a local board-and-care facility or standing at the window of a patient who is unable to leave their room, this program brings joy and a sense of normalcy safely into the lives of people we serve.
Gulia Gurevich is a concert violinist and the founder of Piano 4 Everyone music school. She was the first musician to bring her incredible gift to Hospice of the Conejo’s patients.
For more information, email cmason@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call our office at (805) 495-2145.
Our Friends and Flowers program delivers friendship and joy in the form of beautiful bouquets created from flowers donated to us by local growers, flower shops, merchants, weddings and special events. Our volunteers make the bouquets and then deliver them to our patients, seniors in assisted living and to Meals on Wheels clients.
If you have flowers you would like to donate, please call our offices (805) 495-2145 or email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org and we will make arrangements to pick them up.
If you know someone who could use a little cheer, call us and we will deliver a bouquet to their door.
