Programs & Services
Update since the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Campbell River Hospice staff and volunteers understand that grieving often begins with the first news of a life-threatening diagnosis and continues throughout the journey that follows. It is important that you and your family are able to talk openly about these experiences, reactions, and feelings. We can help you through your experience by assisting you to deal with the more immediate tasks of living while grieving.
How to get started
You, your loved one, a social worker, nurse or doctor can call us or go online to complete a referral form. Once we know more about you through the referral process, we will create a care plan that will meet your comfort level. During your journey with hospice care, our staff will continue to be involved and change your care plan as needed. In the meantime, you can find many resources on our website.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have changed our in-person peer to peer Caregivers Support Group to a virtual group on Zoom. There are two groups each month. The Day Time Group is held on the second Friday of each month from 10 am - 12 pm. The Evening Group is on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. You can register by calling us or emailing karen@crhospice.ca.
Comfort Care Package
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have found an innovative way to support you without the ability to be by your side. Thanks to the support of the Campbell River Community Foundation, the Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada, we have received the funding to provide you with this special Comfort Care Package. This gift includes a book to help patients live their final days well, filled with peace, comfort and the ability to say good-bye. Also enclosed are activities to keep the mind calm and reduce anxiety, as well as resources and important information for their caregivers and grieving family. To receive a Comfort Care Package at no cost please complete the link below or call the Campbell River Hospice Society.
Children's Grief Package
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have found an innovative way to support the young children in our community that are affected by grief. Again, thanks to the support of the Campbell River Community Foundation, the Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada, we have received the funding to provide your family with this special gift. Included are two world-renowned children's books that can help a child understand death and dying the grief process, how they're feeling about their loss. Also enclosed are activities to help the child and parents work out their feelings together and have open and honest conversations about the death of their loved one. To receive a Comfort Care Package at no cost please complete the below link or call the Campbell River Hospice Society.
Compassionate Care Volunteers
Our Compassionate Care Volunteers are trained in Hospice Care to provide one-to-one support to those facing end-of-life, grieving and caregiving. These volunteers will come to your home, long-term care facility, the Hospice Center or other locations in the community that are convenient for you. This type of support can include listening & support, helping with errands, sharing stories, playing games, reading, family respite and vigil support.
Clinical Counselling
Professional Clinical Counselling is offered to those who are facing end-of-life or grieving the loss of a loved one. This service is only available if you do not have other employment benefits for counselling. Grief counselling facilitates the process of grief and builds coping skills to cope through your grieving journey for individuals, families and children ages 4+
Reflexology
Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. These reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them creates real benefits for your health, helping you relax during your grieving journey. Our Reflexologists are professional, certified volunteers who understand the pain and suffering associated with death and dying. SORRY NOT AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing in the body and heart. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. Many have reported miraculous results. Our Reiki Masters are certified Volunteers who care for you and your wellbeing during this difficult time.