We provide non-medical, thoughtful support to individuals and families facing serious and terminal illness.
Our work is founded on the Compassionate Community model of care. This public health approach to palliative care believes that we all have a part to play in supporting our neighbors, family and friends in the last stage of life. We offer education to improve death and grief literacy; holistic and proactive planning for advanced illness care and compassionate bedside presence.
The Peaceful Presence Project believes that equitable and compassionate end of life care is a human right. We are founded on the understanding that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religion or physical ability has a right to live and die with dignity. As such, we seek to make our services accessible to every person who desires our support.
OUR GUIDEBOOK
We have developed an evidence-based, holistic end of life planning workbook. It is now available as either a beautiful, printed, keepsake book, or as a fillable .pdf digital file.
Community Events
We offer classes and events to educate and encourage a lively discussion and action around advanced care planning.
WHAT IS A DOULA?
Doulas are people who are trained to serve. Many people are familiar with birth and postpartum doulas, who serve families during and after the birth of a child; End-of-Life or Death Doulas serve families on the other end of the life cycle.
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The work of The Peaceful Presence Project has been highlighted on podcasts, news programs, and various news outlets. Check out the stories of our work in the community to learn more about us.
“The sooner we can embrace death, the more time we have to live completely, and to live in reality.”
We are committed to fostering a safe and transformational environment for staff and clients to work, receive care, and thrive in their everyday lives. We are committed to being an agent of change by treating all with dignity, respect, and individualized care; prioritizing the work of anti-racism; life-long learning; building mutual and collaborative relationships in our community; and advocating for justice – both within our organization and the community at large.