Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

Record #: MHH0370
Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-827-8800
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-7127
Fax 905-827-3390
E-Mail pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Website www.acclaimhealth.ca/menu-services/hospice-bereavement-support/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Carole La Tour, Hospice and Bereavement Counsellor; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2312; Email: clatour@acclaimhealth.ca
Alternate Contact Dee Kearns, Hospice Counsellor; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2313; Email: dkearns@acclaimhealth.ca
Contact Form acclaimhealth.ca/contact

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1930
Primary Executive Patricia Blakeley, Director, Community Support Services; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2300
Funding Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home

Hospice Care
  • hospice coordinators meet with clients and caregivers in their home to understand their physical and emotional needs * they listen, support, educate and connect to resources in the community
  • trained volunteers can provide much needed respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening ear
  • in-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapy

Provides trained staff and volunteers to support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss through the death of a loved one * volunteer opportunities and training available

Bereavement support:
  • bereavement support request available online
  • one-on-one visits
  • support groups: spousal/partner loss; adult child loss; mixed loss; virtual drop-in
  • bereavement resource library in the Oakville office
  • information on the grieving process
  • bereavement walking group in Oakville

Hospice Palliative Helpline: 905-667-1865
  • confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conference
  • provide/share resources
  • facilitate conversations about the goals and plan of care for end of life
  • support, information and education about grief, and spiritual distress
Hours Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)
Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Region
Eligibility People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
Application Call or complete online referral form
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (West Oakville)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
Intersection Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Palliative Care / Grief
HCSD Sub Heading Bereavement / Grief Support ; Home Support Programs ; Hospice / Palliative Care ; Hospice Care ; Palliative Care ; Programs for Home Support
Service Categories Adult In Home Respite Care ~ Terminal Illness ; Bereavement and Grief Counselling ; Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ; Death and Dying Education/Information ; In Home Hospice Care ; Palliative Care ; Special Libraries ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Terminal Illness Counselling ; Volunteer Opportunities

Copyright

Copyright Information This listing is copyright © 2024 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton

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