Santa Monica Hospice Care & volunteer Training

Hospice Program

Patients who are facing advanced or life-limiting illness are admitted into hospice where they can get the specialized care they need that is focused on maximizing the comfort and quality of life rather than the cure. The Heart Touch Projects Provides Santa Monica Hospice Care that inegrates compassion gentle touch and emotional support for Patients and families.Our volunteers also contribute to hospice los angeles programs, helping individuals throughout the region find peace and presence during hospice care. Terminally ill individuals often have limited physical mobility, diminished energy and reduced contact with friends. Their world shrinks dramatically. The Heart Touch Project volunteers help keep that avenue to the world open, providing a loving presence through compassionate, therapeutic touch. Research* has shown that by relying on the power of touch as an avenue of communication, volunteers are able to reassure those with advanced or terminal illnesses that they are not alone, which can reduce anxiety, alleviate discomfort while calming those who are agitated or distraught. Other measurable benefits include:

Compassionate Hospice Program in santa Monica

At santa monica hospice, our volunteers are part of a team that helps patients maintain connection and comfort at the end of life. By offering touch-based care and emotional support, we help patients feel seen, safe, and valued, the Heart Touch Project works alongside santa monica hospice care inc and other santa monica hospice partners to bring holistic care to those who need it most.

Hospice Volunteer Training

Our volunteers receive in-depth training before joining santa monica hospice volunteer programs or hospice los angeles initiatives, through guided sessions and mentorship, participants learn to provide presence, communication, and therapeutic touch that comforts patients in both Santa Monica and Los Angeles communities.

Serving Santa Monica & Los Angeles Communities

Based in Santa Monica, we proudly collaborate with hospice in los angeles ca and other local partners to expand access to compassionate care, from West LA and Venice to Culver City and Beverly Hills, our volunteers and caregivers support families across the entire Los Angeles region through the Heart Touch Method.

Join The Heart Touch Hospice Program

Learn more about becoming a part of our santa monica hospice volunteer network and help bring comfort, connection, and touch to those navigating end-of-life care, together, we make a difference through empathy, skill, and the belief that every moment matters.

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Serving Communities Across Los Angeles County

Based in Santa Monica, The Heart Touch Project proudly serves nearby communities including West LA, Venice Beach, Culver City, and Beverly Hills, Our santa monica hospice care volunteers bring compassionate support and palliative touch to patients throughout the hospice los angeles network, Whether you’re in Santa Monica or the greater Los Angeles area, our team provides the same heart-centered approach to hospice and volunteer training.

Increases body awareness
Grounds those who are spatially disoriented
Reinforces a positive body image, helping individuals cope with physical debilitation
Enhances circulation and reduces swelling
Helps joint and muscle function
Improves energy level
Helps delay muscle atrophy
Improves skin texture and general tissue tone
Reduces the need of drug intervention and physical restraint

We have partnered with local hospice organizations committed to maximizing the quality of life for those diagnosed with advanced or terminal illness. During The Heart Touch Training Program, volunteers are assigned to one of our partner hospice organizations.

Our premier hospice partners in the Southern California area:

Learn more about our Heart Touch Method Training, Volunteer Opportunities, and Mind-Body Connection Courses.