| Program: | Palliative Care Visiting Program | ||
| Organization: |
Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron |
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| Description of Services: |
Support program that matches a volunteer with people living with a life-threatening illness and bereaved families and friends in their homes, hospitals or long-term care facilities * non-medical service offers comfort, care, and emotional support to enhance quality of life
Regularly scheduled visits offer companionship, encourage activities of interest or assist with writing letters and creating legacy projects * volunteer give support and respite (breaks) to caregivers Bereavement Support - Also available in a group setting |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who would benefit from end-of-life compassionate peer support, and care partners who require bereavement support | ||
| Application: | No referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | East/West Perth County including Milverton, Millbank, Poole, Mitchell, Dublin, and surrounding rural areas | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-271-7991 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-265-5176 | ||
| Fax: | 519-271-7612 | ||
| Website: | www.von.ca/en/von-care/hospice-or-palliative-volun... | ||
| Address: |
Romeo Court 40 Long Dr, Suite 111 Stratford, ON N5A 8A3 |
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| Intersection: | Romeo St and McCarthy Rd | ||
| Location: | Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth | ||
| Hours: |
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Volunteers available as required |
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| Executives: |
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care 519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Alyssa Phanpha - Program Coordinator 519-271-7991 ext 6361 * alyssa.phanpha@von.ca |
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