San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care is an independent, nonprofit health care organization. It provides bereavement counseling and outreach support to families, individuals, couples and groups of all ages. The organization s family bereavement program is targeted towards families with preschool-age children through young adults. Its extended care services include evening and night nurses, social workers and chaplains. San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care also provides general inpatient care for patients with acute needs. It additionally works in partnership with Children's Hospital and Health Center to provide specialized care and support to children and families faced by life-threatening diseases. Located in San Diego, San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care also offers consultation services to assist community physicians.