Community Resources
Local Resources
Stanford-Based Resources
Wellness Classes (Neuroscience & Cancer) Take care of your mind and body. Our wellness classes focus on balance, strength, and relaxation. These classes also give you a way to connect with others who have similar experiences. Classes are free and open to the community. All ability levels are welcome.
SHC Caregiver Program Caring for caregivers with support, resources, and education, in a relaxing and healing environment. We are here to help you navigate the healthcare system and find community resources where you live.
Stanford Support Groups Stanford offers a variety of free support groups for patients, caregivers, and families navigating serious illness, grief, and caregiving. Led by trained professionals, these groups provide a safe space to share experiences, receive emotional support, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Transitions of Care Supports adults and their families during the critical post-hospital period. Originally established as Aging Adult Services, the program has evolved to meet the needs of a more diverse and complex patient population, providing expanded support for patients transitioning from the hospital or skilled nursing facilities to home.
Stanford Health Library Whatever your health care or medical question may be, we can help you find answers. Our medical librarians use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to research your questions. Our services are free and open to everyone. Ask us.
Stanford Resource Hub Search within the Stanford Health Community and beyond.
Stanford Senior Care Our team of geriatric specialists helps you better manage your changing health needs as you age. We offer comprehensive, interdisciplinary primary care and consultations to support patients and families coping with challenging conditions related to aging.
Local Community Resources
Bay Area Cancer Connections (BACC) Free support for those affected by breast or ovarian cancer, including classes, groups, buddy programs, and bilingual resources (English/Spanish).
Cancer CAREpoint Offers support groups, fitness and nutrition classes, wig bank, and more for anyone with cancer. Based in San Jose; some services in Spanish.
Latinas Contra Cancer Provides Spanish-language support for Latino/a families impacted by cancer, including help with appointments, wigs, support groups, and emergency needs.
New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation Serves the Chinese community with virtual visits, support groups, survivorship care, and health education. Based in Milpitas and Oakland.
Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center (Family Caregiver Alliance) Provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments. Services include: assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) Provides information about end of life care, advance care planning workshops and games, a 24/7 warm line, and education to the health care providers. Offering virtual support groups and health education.
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) A nonprofit in the South Bay providing a variety of services for people of all ages in the Asian community, in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English. Services include: health services, mental health support, ESL classes, social support, a healthy aging program for older adults, health education and information, and more.
National Resources
Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT) A program designed to help communication and provide support and guidance to patients undergoing treatment for cancer. This site provides knowledge and practical tips to guide you in helping the children you love stay on track and feel secure. Watch this video to learn more.
CODA Alliance partners with families, health and religious professionals, communities, hospitals, universities, hospices, elder care facilities and global partner organizations to make end-of-life conversations a natural part of life. Also the creator of Go Wish cards
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) provides information on topics relevant to retired persons, including health information, financial planning, and caregiver resources
CaringInfo provides free resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis
GetPalliativeCare.org provides a directory to find palliative care providers in your area. Also provides clear information for people living with a serious illness
Stories and Conversations About the End of Life
GetPalliativeCare.org Podcast Real stories from patients, families, and providers about living with serious illness.
GeriPal Podcast Covers geriatrics and palliative care topics for the public and professionals. Produced by UCSF and the SF VA.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Podcast Expert conversations on hospice, palliative care, and timely issues in the field.
End Game Follows patients and care teams facing end-of-life decisions. Features UCSF’s palliative care team.
Extremis A look at how ICU teams and families make end-of-life choices. Features Highland Hospital’s palliative care team.
Defining Hope Explores real end-of-life stories and how people choose what matters most.
Being Mortal Based on Atul Gawande’s book, this film explores doctor-patient relationships at life’s end.
Griefwalker Follows Stephen Jenkinson’s work with dying patients and reflections on accepting death.
The Nurse with the Purple Hair A moving documentary about a hospice nurse’s end-of-life care journey.
