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Program:
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Hospice Care and Bereavement Support
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Address:
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Main Office
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M2
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)
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Executives:
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Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services
905-827-8800 ext 2300
Kelly McWilliams - CEO
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
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Service Description:
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Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home
Hospice Care- hospice coordinators meet with clients and caregivers in their home to understand their physical and emotional needs * they listen, support, educate and connect to resources in the community
- trained volunteers can provide much needed respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening ear
- in-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapy
Provides trained staff and volunteers to support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss through the death of a loved one * volunteer opportunities and training available
Bereavement support:- bereavement support request available online
- one-on-one visits
- support groups: spousal/partner loss; adult child loss; mixed loss; virtual drop-in
- bereavement resource library in the Oakville office
- information on the grieving process
- bereavement walking group in Oakville
Hospice Palliative Helpline: 905-667-1865- confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conference
- provide/share resources
- facilitate conversations about the goals and plan of care for end of life
- support, information and education about grief, and spiritual distress
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Application:
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Call or complete online referral form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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