Mission & Vision

Our vision is to stimulate public and professional awareness, share knowledge, and create change so that every Delawarean is aware of issues and choices related to hospice and palliative care.

Our mission is to strengthen collaboration between the public and professional communities of Delaware regarding hospice and palliative care.

To serve as an umbrella organization to:

• Share resources and information
• Promote public and professional education
• Foster innovations in provision of care
• Address public policy
• Increase cooperation among various groups that provide hospice and palliative care services

Finally, our goals are to:

• Ensure best practices in hospice and palliative care
• Help individuals & families understand their healthcare options
• Illuminate the special needs of veterans and to connect veterans with appropriate care
• Educate the public on the importance of and possible choices in healthcare directives
• Recognize and reward excellence in professionals working in hospice & palliative care
• Bring survivors of suicide loss together for support and healing
• Build hope in those that mourn the death of a loved one