Acclaim Health, Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

Acclaim Health

Service: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

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Record #: MHH0370

Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2025

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/
Contact Form	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
Alternate Executive	Kelly McWilliams, CEO; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2205; Email: kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
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 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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