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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL0197 | Last Modified: 29 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2020 |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HospiceDufferin Website: hospicedufferin.com YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=cSA5m0rbygY |
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| Description & Services | |
| Description | Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home in hospitals or long-term care homes End-of-life care •social work support (counseling, advocacy, help with finding financial assistance, health system navigation assistance, linkages) •volunteer support - home visits and phone calls, respite for family, visit to newly diagnosed breast cancer clients with volunteer survivor, visit in chemotherapy rooms at Headwaters hospital •group supports - social groups - Circles, crafting, art therapy, look good-feel better (woman group), therapeutic yoga, transition group (after cancer treatment ends) •resources - library of books, dvds, wigs and hats •bereavement programs |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Meetings held at Mel Lloyd Health Centre-Shelburne - by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports |
| Application | Call * no referral required |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dawson Rd and Hillside Dr |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 519-942-3313 |
| Website | www.hospicedufferin.com |
| Primary Contact | Brianna Brown, Volunteer and Program Coordinator; Phone: 519-942-3313 ext 2; Email: bbrown@hospicedufferin.com |
| Alternate Contact | Laurie Van Eindhoven, Palliative and Bereavement Program; Phone: 519-942-3313 ext 3; Email: mschitka@hospicedufferin.com |
| Primary Executive | Maureen Riedler, Executive Director; Phone: 519-942-3313 ext 1; Email: mriedler@hospicedufferin.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1988 |
| Funding | Provincial - Central West LHIN ; Fundraising ; Donations - Memoriam Donations and contributions from corporations, community groups and individuals. |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Bereavement ; Death ; Health ; Hospices ; Palliative care ; Respite care ; Terminal illnesses |