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Program: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

Organizations: Acclaim Health
Community Support Services
Description of Services: 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 * support, educate and connect to resources in the community
  • trained volunteers can provide respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening ear
  • in-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapy

Bereavement support:
  • bereavement support request available online
  • one-on-one visit
  • 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
  • to register for a group, contact Peggy Helkaa, 905-827-8800 ext 2323

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

Candlelight Memorial Service
  • memorial service evening to remember and honour the persons who passed away
  • non-denominational service is held annually in May
  • a committee of community volunteers and staff work together to plan the service each year
  • contact Patricia Blakeley at 905-827-8800 ext 2300 for more information

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
Application: Call or complete online referral form
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Halton Region

Phone Numbers: 905-827-8800
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-7127
Fax: 905-827-3390
Email: pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Website: www.acclaimhealth.ca/menu-services/hospice-bereave...
Address: Main Office
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M2
Intersection: Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Location: Oakville (West Oakville)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)
Executives: Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services
905-827-8800 ext 2300
Contacts: Carole La Tour - Hospice and Bereavement Counsellor
905-827-8800 ext 2312 * clatour@acclaimhealth.ca
Dee Kearns - Hospice Counsellor
905-827-8800 ext 2313 * dkearns@acclaimhealth.ca

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/2/2026

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