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		Our Mission The mission of Willamette Valley Hospice is to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill persons and their families, to provide bereavement support for the caregivers and families of our patients and members of the community, and to educate the community about end of life philosophy and programs.

Spiritual Resources related to End-of-Life care

Duke Institute on End of Live Care (http://www.iceol.duke.edu/newsletter/2006fall.html)

Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (www.acpe.edu) - A professional organization representing many different faith and cultural traditions. Committed to advancing theological education in any setting where ministry is being practiced.

American Association of Pastoral Counselors (www.aapc.org) - Provides theological, spiritual, ethical, and clinical counseling. Also provides information on locating a clinical counselor near you.

George Washington University Institute for Spirituality and Health (www.gwish.org) - University based organization working to provide a more compassionate system of health care. Focus is on educational and clinical issues related to spirituality and health. Founder and director is Christina M. Puchalski, MD. Dr. Puchalski has published on spirituality and health care in journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of Palliative Medicine, and Clinics in geriatric Medicine.

National Association of Catholic Chaplains (www.nacc.org) - Professional organization for certified chaplains ad clinical pastoral educators who participate in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. Provides standards, advocacy, education, and professional development.

National Association of Jewish Chaplains (www.najc.org) - Professional organization for Rabbis, Cantors, and other Jewish professional functioning as chaplains. Provides services and resources to the Jewish community and general community on issues of pastoral and spiritual care based on Jewish traditions and services.

Last Passages (www.albany.edu/aging/lastpassages) - End of life care for those with developmental disabilities

Association for Retired Persons Grief Resources (www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss/)

Compassionate Friends (www.compassionatefriends.org) - Support for those who have experienced the death of a child.

Hospice Foundation of America Grief Resources (www.hospicefoundation.org/griefAndLoss)

Clergy outreach materials (clergy outreach book) This book will assist clergy in reaching out to their communities around end-of-life issues.