How We Help

We offer:

Client Services Volunteers who can assist an individual who has a palliative diagnosis with: Companionship, emotional/spiritual/social support, running errands, recreational activities, crafts, light meal preparation, reading, music, child care, creating life stories, navigating the health care system, filling in forms, and many other tasks.

Caregiver Support Volunteers can be matched with caregivers to provide emotional support, relief and assistance.

Bereavement Support

Bereavement Drop-In Schedule

This bereavement service is available to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved-one and would like support to walk through the pain.  Please join us in a time of confidential sharing and support. 

Bereavement meetings are facilitated by two trained volunteers, with the Coordinator of Bereavement Services present.  You will become aware, that in the midst of your unique pain, you are in a normal process.  You can come to a  place of new life, comfort, and hope.  You can connect with and be supported by others.  There is no fee for this service.

Whitby Meetings:
Held at Durham Hospice, 209 Dundas Street East, LL Units 1 & 2, Whitby ON.

Thu

June

12th

1-3 PM

Thu

June

19th

7-9 PM

Thu

June

26th

1-3 PM

Thu

July

3rd

7-9 PM

Thu

July

10th

1-3 PM

Thu

July

17th

7-9 PM

Thu

July

24th

1-3 PM

Thu

July

31st

7-9 PM

Thu

Aug.

7th

1-3 PM

Thu

Aug.

14th

7-9 PM

Thu

Aug.

21st

1-3 PM

Thu

Aug.

28th

7-9 PM

Clarington Meetings:
Held at
Kingsway Arms at Clarington Centre, 65 Clarington Blvd, Bowmanville (behind Canadian Tire/Zellers on Hwy 2)

Wed

June

4th

1-3 PM

Wed

June

11th

7-9 PM

Wed

June

18th

1-3 PM

Wed

June

25th

5-8 PM
Pot Luck in Liberty Room

Wed

July

2nd

1-3 PM

Wed

July

9th

7-9 PM

Wed

July

16th

1-3 PM

Wed

July

23rd

7-9 PM

Wed

July

30th

1-3 PM

Wed

Aug.

6th

7-9 PM

Wed

Aug.

13th

1-3 PM

Wed

Aug.

20th

7-9 PM

Wed

Aug.

27th

1-3 PM

Grief Support Group - Uxbridge
A seven week Grief Support Group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one and would like support to walk through the pain. 
Click here for a typical support group outline.
The group is held in the Uxbridge office at 14 Brock Street East.  The next group is starting in July! Click here for session outline.

There is no fee for this service - please call Trisha to register at 1-888-790-9414 ext. 20.

A Daughter's Grief
An eight-week Grief Support Group for Women whose Mother has died.
Held at Durham Hospice Whitby location, 209 Dundas Street E. LL Units 1 & 2, Whitby ON.  Next group in the fall.

There is no fee for sessions. Registration is required, please call Kathryn Roberts 905-430-4522 ext 21.

Anyone can contact Durham Hospice for help or to make a referral by calling the main office at (905) 430-4522 or (888) 790-9414.

There is no fee. 

Costs for the staff and physical infrastructure needed to support our volunteers are funded through a grant from the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care, private gifts, in-memoriam donations and fund-raising activities.  Donations are always welcome.

Durham Hospice provides services to the residents of Durham Region. Referrals can be made to other hospices bordering our area.

Bereavement Services Brochure

 

Library and Information Services

Durham Hospice has a variety of library resources available to help you cope with a terminal illness.  We have a large selection of books and videos for loan on living with a terminal illness, facing death, dying, care-giving and coping with loss.

Educational Programs

Durham Hospice offers a number of educational programs and resources to help people learn about hospice, care-giving, volunteering, hospice palliative care and grief & bereavement.

We are able to attend your meeting or function and talk about hospice and bereavement services. Contact us to book a time.

Volunteer Training
Our 30-hour introductory hospice palliative care training program gives volunteers general, required knowledge and skill to support people and families facing a terminal illness, death and bereavement.


 

 

VISION STATEMENT

Hospice palliative care and bereavement services are available and accessible to individuals, their families, friends and caregivers.

MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance the quality of life of individuals in Durham Region who are facing advanced illness, death or bereavement and their families, friends and caregivers by providing volunteer-based hospice palliative care; bereavement services; and educational opportunities.

VALUES

  • Our services shall be client-centred, including: advocacy on behalf of a client; empowerment; respecting the client’s autonomy, voice, self-determination, and participation in decision making.


  • Respect for the values and beliefs, choices, experiences, and diversity of individuals and their families, friends and caregivers shall be essential in all we do.


  • The focus of hospice palliative care shall be on caring, celebrating life, and honouring the dying.


  • Respectful collaboration shall be integral in our endeavours to improve the quality of life of individuals facing advanced illness, death or bereavement.


  • The contribution of members of the community as volunteers shall be essential to the holistic care of people living with advanced illness, death, and bereavement.


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