Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness

Home Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteers

Benefits include:

• initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
• volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
• respite for families up to 4 hours/week
• telephone support
• caregiver support

Day Hospice Program: If an individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for them and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue or Thu 10am-2pm

Benefits include:

• weekly social interaction with peers
• variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki or massage
• emotional support
• respite for caregivers
• weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Hospice Residential Care Program: When being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care

Family Support Program: Helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and children

Bereavement Support: Support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Programs include:

• drop-in groups
• partner/spousal support groups
• retreats
• group walks
• counselling
• information and referral