Acclaim Health, Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

Acclaim Health

Service: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

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Record #: MHH0370

Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-827-8800
Toll Free Phone	1-800-387-7127
Fax	905-827-3390
E-Mail	pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Website	https://www.acclaimhealth.ca/menu-services/hospice-bereavement-support/
Contact Form	http://acclaimhealth.ca/contact
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), 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

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 * 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
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 View Google Map
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 ; 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

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