Supportive Care Program - Hospice Visiting and Bereavement Support Services
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1280 20th St E, Box 969
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6H6
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519-376-5895
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-3138
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Fax: 519-376-8233
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Service available during night hours, but is not common
Application
Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People who need palliative or end-of-life support or bereavement supports

Fees
Free

Contacts
Jessica Slater-Hamilton - Coordinator
519-376-5895 ext 222 * jessica.slater@von.ca
Denise Wray - Administrative Assistant
519-376-5895 ext 223 * denise.wray@von.ca

Languages
English ; French

Language Note
French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served
Grey and Bruce

Accessibility Note
Services provided in client's home

Description of Services:
Hospice volunteers provide companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * palliative care education

Bereavement Services
  • Virtual support groups being offered via Zoom
  • One-to-One Bereavement Telephone Support available

Resource Library - End-of-life care collection available for loan * includes literature, audio, and video
Last update: Sep 10, 2024: Suggest an edit