Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Service: Visiting Hospice Services

Record #: PER2156
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Visiting Volunteer Hospice program matches trained volunteers with an individual who has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness and/or their caregiver, to provide support/respite in the individuals home of choice. Virtual meetings, and phone support is also available depending on the needs of the family.

The program aims to provide:

  • social, emotional and practical support
  • compassionate care and support
  • information and support to individuals with life limiting illness
  • trained volunteers
  • family support
  • community awareness
  • informal bereavement support

Volunteers providing supports through the Visiting Hospice program, recieve extensive training from Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth to fulfill their role in the program.



Service Details

Hours As needed, call for details (subject to volunteer availability).
Areas Served Perth South ; St Marys ; Stratford
Eligibility Anyone living with or dying from a life limiting illness and their loved ones
Application Call for information
Languages Interpretive Services - can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
80 Greenwood Dr
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 0J1
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-508-4900
E-Mail info@rotaryhospice.ca
Website https://www.rotaryhospice.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotaryhospice
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotaryhospice/
Primary Contact Katie O'Donovan, Coordinator of Volunteers; Phone: 519-508-4900 Ext 730; Email: katie@rotaryhospice.ca
Alternate Contact Louise Lepp, Executive Director; Phone: 519-508-4900 Ext 710; Email: louise@rotaryhospice.ca

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