Support Groups

Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at homeHospice Carehospice 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 communitytrained volunteers can provide much needed respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening earin-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapyProvides trained staff and volunteers to support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss through the death of a loved one * volunteer opportunities and training availableBereavement support:bereavement support request available onlineone-on-one visitssupport groups: spousal/partner loss; adult child loss; drop-in group (Milton)bereavement resource library in the Oakville office * bereavement newsletterinformation on the grieving processvirtual bereavement support group for those grieving the death of a loved onebereavement walking group in Oakville and in the summer for people grieving the loss of a loved oneto register contact Carole La Tour 1-800-387-7127 ext 2312 (Oakville) or Nina Page ext 2316 (Burlington) or Melinda Brown ext 2320 (Milton and Halton Hills)Hospice Palliative Helpline: 905-667-1865confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conferenceprovide/share resourcesfacilitate conversations about the goals and plan of care for end of lifeaddress challenges and support emotional well beingsupport, information and education about grief, and spiritual distresssupport for palliative care clinical questions by a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner