HOSPICE SOCIETY, COMOX VALLEY |
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| Description & Services | ||||
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| Description | Programs & Services: Palliative Care Program; - Referrals to the Clinical Care and/or Volunteer Coordinator for assessment and assignment of trained volunteers and. or anticipatory grief counsellors who provide emotional support, companionship and respite to individuals lving witha life limiting, life ending illness and/or families caring for a dying family member, wether at home, in hospital or care facility. Information about palliative care resources, and referrals to related care agencies can be made. Bereavement Care Program; - Referrals to the Clinical Care Coordinator for individual assessment, counselling and referral. Trained hospice volunteers offer one-one emotional support Monthly and weekly grief support groups offered such as; - Bereaved Parents - Widow and Widowers Group - Time limited, ongoing and ad hoc groups are provided - Group availability varies - Healing from loss - General bereavement group Community Education; The Executive Director and Board members welcome opportunities to speak with community groups about hospice palliative care. The Society hosts several events each year to inform the public about end-of-life issues Equipment Load Program; Hospital beds and special pressure relief mattresses are loaned to those who are palliative and choose to stay home Volunteer Training; - A 30-hour course on hospice palliative care and the volunteer role is mandatory for those interested in working directly with clients - An advanced bereavement training program is offered for those who are interest and have the requisite skills | |||
| Areas Served | Comox ; Courtenay and Area | |||
| Hours | Monday - Friday; 9am to 3pm | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address | 2137 Comox Avenue Ave Comox, BC V9M 1P2 View MapQuest Map | |||
| Office Phone | 250-339-5533 | |||
| After Hours Phone | 250-334-7475 | |||
| Fax | 250-339-5063 | |||
| cvhs1@telus.net | ||||
| Website | comoxhospice.com | |||
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