Maine Hospice Council, Inc.

The Maine Hospice Council exists to ensure the continued development of Hospice and Palliative Care in Maine. The Council provides education and technical assistance regarding end-of-life care, as well as advocacy for terminally ill and bereaved persons.

Description:
The Maine Hospice Council provides
-- Advocacy for individuals, families, and healthcare providers.
-- Consultation to patients, families, healthcare professionals, workplaces, and academic institutions.
-- Technical Support regarding program development, fundraising, grant writing and other infrastructure concerns.
-- Education for consumers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and other caregivers.
-- Representation at local, state, and national levels.
-- Resources developed by the Council as well as other local and national leaders.
-- Collaboration and partnership development with local, state, and national organizations.
-- Research and data collection to benchmark progress.
-- Placement for undergraduate and graduate student interns.
-- Press Releases opinion pieces and professional journal submissions.
-- Public Speaking to increase awareness.

History:
Since 1984, the Maine Hospice Council has been creating innovative opportunities, fostering collaboration, and serving as a convener and educator for end-of-life issues. The Maine Hospice Council has been, and remains, the only state-wide nonprofit agency in Maine dedicated solely to improving the quality of end-of-life care.

Contact person: Natalie Stockbridge, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (207) 622-1274

Address:

45 Memorial Circle Suite 105 Augusta, ME 04330 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mainehospicecouncil.org

Directions:

The Maine Hospice Council is located at 45 Memorial Circle in Augusta, Maine (the Preti Flaherty Building). To get to our office, take Turnpike Exit 109 toward Augusta. Travel 1.5 miles. Our office is located on the right side at the rotary, in the Preti Flaherty Building. The parking lot is just off State Street. The office is on the first floor down the hall to the left of the elevators.

Last updated on March 17, 2009