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Program:
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Supportive Care Program - Hospice Visiting and Bereavement Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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519-376-5895
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-265-3138
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Fax:
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519-376-8233
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Address:
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1280 20th St E, Box 969
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6H6
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Intersection:
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20th St E and 9th Ave E
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Location:
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Owen Sound
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Accessibility Notes:
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Services provided in client's home
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Service available during night hours, but is not common
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Public Contacts:
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Jessica Slater-Hamilton - Coordinator
519-376-5895 ext 222 * jessica.slater@von.ca
Paige Dier - Administrative Assistant
519-376-5895 ext 6126 * paige.dier@von.ca
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Service Description:
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Hospice volunteers provide companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * palliative care education
Bereavement Services- Virtual support groups being offered via Zoom
- One-to-One Bereavement Telephone Support available
Resource Library - End-of-life care collection available for loan * includes literature, audio, and video
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who need palliative or end-of-life support or bereavement supports
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Grey and Bruce
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Last Updated:
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10/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=10869
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