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Children's Hospice International

Refers patients to hospices and specialists in their areas. Bibliography, manuals.
Write:
Children's Hospice Int'l
1101 King St. Ste. 360
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-242-4453 or 703-684-0330 (volunteer info)
Website: http://www.chionline.org
E-mail: info@chionline.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Hospice Foundation of America

Provides education and information on hospice care. Sponsors research. Offers teleconference series 'Living with Grief' for bereaved families. Audiotapes for clergy.
Write:
Hospice Foundation of America
1621 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
Voice: 1-800-854-3402
Fax: 202-638-5312
Website: http://www.hospicefoundation.org
E-mail: hfaoffice@hospicefoundation.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Hospice Education Institute

Provides information and referrals regarding hospice care.
Write:
Hospice Education Institute
3 Unity Square, P.0. Box 98
Machiasport, ME 04655
Voice: 1-800-331-1620 or 207-255-8800
Website: http://www.hospiceworld.org
E-mail: info@hospiceworld.org
Verified: 6/13/2007

National Hospice and Pallative Care Organization

Information for hospice care of terminally ill persons. Referrals to hospice programs nationwide.
Write:
National Hospice Organization
1700 Diagonal Rd., Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-658-8898; (Spanish) 1-877-658-8896
Website: http://www.nhpco.org
E-mail: caringinfo@nhpco.org
Verified: 5/1/2007

Caring Connections

Provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis occurs.
Voice: 1-800-658-8898; Spanish 1-877-658-8896
Website: http://www.caringinfo.org
E-mail: caringinfo@nhpco.org
Verified: 6/13/2007

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