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Program:
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Palliative Care Visiting Program
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Address:
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Romeo Court
40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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Location:
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Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Volunteers available as needed
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Executives:
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Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 ext 4232 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
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Service Description:
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Support program that matches a volunteer with people living with a life-threatening illness and bereaved families and friends in their homes, hospitals or long-term care facilities * non-medical service offers comfort, care, and emotional support to enhance quality of life
Regularly scheduled visits offer companionship, encourage activities of interest or assist with writing letters and creating legacy projects * volunteer give support and respite (breaks) to caregivers
Bereavement Support - Also available in a group setting
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who would benefit from end-of-life compassionate peer support, and care partners who require bereavement support
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Area Served:
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East/West Perth County including Milverton, Millbank, Poole, Mitchell, Dublin, and surrounding rural areas
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