Hospice of Santa Barbara - Compassionate Care, Freely Given
Palliative Care
 

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do

~ Mark Twain

Need help making medical treatment decisions?  What is the best path of care?  What are your best options for your healthcare needs?

Hospice of Santa Barbara's Case Management team can walk with you through the decision making process when you have a life-threatening diagnosis or terminal illness.

 HSB's Case Management program is staffed by licensed and experienced social workers who assess a client/family's needs to determine which HSB services will be beneficial.  They also advocate for the family and provide information and referral to community services that ensure the best quality of life for the client/family.

Hospice of Santa Barbara's licensed staff and trained volunteers provide emotional, social and spiritual support for those impacted by a life-threatening illness.

The HSB Case Manager may offer the patient and family:

    * Access to the programs and services that are available at HSB

    * Coordination of care and planning for short and long term needs

    * Individual and family counseling and referrals to support groups

    * Access to trained and supervised volunteers:

Patient Care

Pet Therapy

Life Reminiscence

Spiritual Companions

Compassionate Care

Complementary Therapy

Bereavement

    * In-home evaluations and support

    * Crisis intervention

    * Advanced care planning

Community resource information

and referral

Durable Power of Attorney for

Health Care

Medical consults

Legal issues

Advocacy and empowerment

Funeral arrangements

Adjustment to illness

Assistance in navigating medical

services and coverage

Assistance with entitlements

and benefits