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Organization Information

Hospice Yukon Society

General Information

Service Type
Support Groups
Program
Dedicated to supporting Yukoners through grief and end-of-life. Provides programs and services to help clients better understand the profound journey of living, dying and grieving, and to help them better support themselves and others. Offers support to dying and grieving clients at the Continuing Care Facilities in Whitehorse, the Whitehorse General Hospital, in private homes, and in the agency"s downtown office space. Also offers online services and programming for those living in rural Yukon communities. Services are offered free of charge, and include counselling,Healing Touch(energy therapy that supports physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health for those who are dying, their caregivers, and for those who are grieving), grief groups, public education workshops, vigil services (sitting with someone at end of life),Feelie Hearts(small stuffed hearts that can be tucked into a pocket or purse to bring comfort and a tangible reminder to hold our heart tenderly), and a lending library. Office hours are 11:30 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Non-profit organization.