Volunteer Hospice & Bereavement Services
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We offer a variety of programs to support you and your family.
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Visiting Hospice Services
Katie Buckley
Hospice & Palliative Care Coordinator
613-376-6477 ext. 205
Our Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service offers emotional and practical support to clients
living in North, Central and South Frontenac who are over the age of 18 and
have been diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
Trained Hospice Volunteers make home visits and provide companionship, to assist with errands
or to watch over as the client rests. The program allows caregivers the time to do what needs to
be done at home or elsewhere while having the peace of mind knowing their loved one is being cared for.
Hospice Volunteers do not replace but are meant to supplement support provided by family, friends and other
professional care providers of the Palliative Care Team.
This program plays a vital role in Hospice Palliative Care, especially for those who are isolated in our community.
Our trained Hospice Volunteers provide client support at home while providing emotional support and respite to family and friend caregivers.
Program Services:
· Home Visiting/ Caregiver Respite
· Hospital/ Long-term Care Visiting
· Over-the-Phone Support
· One-on-One Grief and Bereavement Support
· Support Groups (see below)
Anyone can make a referral to these services—you, a family member, caregiver, friend or health care professional.
There is no cost to the client or their family.
Bereavement Services and Support Groups
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After a loss, SFCSC provides emotional and psychosocial support to individuals and families who are anticipating a death or experiencing
grief due to the loss of a loved one or friend. Our bereavement support is offered, one-on-one, by trained volunteers.
Bereavement and other Support Groups are also held throughout the year where people can share their grief journey in a safe, confidential environment.
SYDENHAM STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd MONDAY of every month Grace Centre
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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SYDENHAM CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd WEDNESDAY of every month Sydenham Public Library
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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SYDENHAM BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - LAST WEDNESDAY of every month Sydenham Public Library
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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SYDENHAM WALKING THROUGH GRIEF - Walk Starts at Sydenham Public Library - Refreshments provided.
EVERY THURSDAY from May 24, 2023 to June 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
EVERY SATURDAY from May 20, 2023 to June 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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NORTHBROOK GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd TUESDAY of every month at Land O'Lakes Community Centre
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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NORTHBROOK CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd TUESDAY of every month at Land O'Lakes Community Centre
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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SHARBOT LAKE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd TUESDAY of every month at Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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SHARBOT LAKE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd TUESDAY of every month at Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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