Hospice Education Institute
3 Unity Square
P.O. Box 98
Machiasport, ME 04655-0098
Toll-free: 800-331-1620
207-255-8800
www.hospiceworld.org

The Hospice Education Institute helps patients and their families find support services in their communities. HOSPICELINK, a free service of the Institute, maintains a computerized database and up-to-date directory of all hospice and palliative care programs in the United States. Through this service, patients, caregivers, and family members can obtain information about hospice and palliative care, as well as referrals to local hospice and palliative care programs. Those who need someone to talk to will find a sympathetic ear on the HOSPICELINK toll-free line. A small gift program makes immediate gifts to hospice patients and families for nonmedical needs, as identified by local hospice staff members. Books and pamphlets on hospice-related subjects are available.