Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

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 acclaimhealth.ca/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Peggy Helkaa, Bereavement Counsellor; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2323; Email: phelkaa@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
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
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 Home Support Programs ; Hospice / Palliative Care ; Programs for Home Support ; Bereavement / Grief Support ; Hospice Care ; Palliative Care
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

Copyright

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