About Us

A community-based 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization, Pathways has been a part of the Greater Lakewood/Long Beach area since 1985. Through our three-part “Circle of Care”, we service those facing some of life’s most difficult challenges by providing (1) Volunteer Care Navigation for the frail, older adults, and chronically ill, (2) Hospice Care for clients and their families experiencing a terminal illness, and (3) Bereavement Counseling and Support for children, adults, and families in grief. We do all of this at no cost, eliminating barriers to service for our clients and their families. Pathways has always been a ray of hope in a sea of confusion, heartache, and healthcare red tape.

Compassionate Care

Our Mission: To provide compassionate care to families living with illness and loss. We are here to be your trusted friend through life’s toughest moments.

“Pathways means everything to me and I would not be alive today without all of you here taking care of everything for me.”

— Armando, Pathways Client

Pathways Client Armando

Agency Collaboration

Pathways works with a variety of social service and health-related organizations to better serve the frail and older adults in our community.

Our most noted partners are

City of Lakewood, California
Meals on Wheels Long Beach
The Salvation Army
City of Paramount, California
Long Beach Unified School District
City of Cerritos, California
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Long Beach
City of Bellflower, California
ABC Unified School District
Paramount Unified School District
PrudentialHospiceCare
Bellflower Unified School District

As well as City of Long Beach, Heart of Ida, Hygia Health, Bristol Hospice, Downey Unified School District, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, The Burns Community Center, The Jewish Community Center - Long Beach, Jewish Community Family Services, Trauma Center - Long Beach, Community Family Guidance, The Guidance Center, Paramount Senior Center, The Weingart Senior Center, and Cerritos Senior Center.

Together, our collaborations bridge the gap that befalls many of our older adults today.

Lakewood CityTV covering Pathways’ partnership with
Meals on Wheels Lakewood

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