Palliative Support and In-Home Hospice

Have you been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? Are you feeling lost and looking for support? You are not alone. Hospice Vaughan can support you on this new journey.

How we help those living with a life-limiting illness:

Develop and evolve your personalized care plan with you
Work with other healthcare providers
Provide in-home social visits from specially trained volunteers
Help you navigate the healthcare system and assist with referrals to other services
Participate in individual counselling
Support you in having those difficult family conversations (e.g., advance care planning, levels of care, palliation, etc.)
Participate in our weekly day program and/or social club
Participate in complementary therapies and wellness activities (e.g., yoga, meditation, etc.)

Caregiver Support

Are you caring for someone with a life-limiting illness? Hospice Vaughan is here to support you.

How we support those caring for a loved one at home or from afar:

Develop and evolve your personalized care plan with you
Provide in-home social visits from specially trained volunteers
Participate in individual counselling and/or support groups (based on community need)
Assist you with referrals and in connecting with other community caregiver services
Support you in the transition to grief and bereavement supports
Participate in complementary therapies and wellness activities (e.g., yoga, meditation, etc.)
Participate in educational workshops (based on community need)

Child and Youth Support

Are you or is your loved one 5 to 18 years old who is living with a loved one with a life-limiting illness, or has experienced the loss of a loved one? Hospice Vaughan is here to help.

How we support children and youth living with a loved one with a life-limiting illness, or who has experienced the loss of a loved one:

Develop and evolve your personalized care plan with you
Facilitate those difficult conversations with your family
Participate in individual counselling and/or support groups using activities that may include art, play, books, discussions, and education
Participate in complementary therapies and wellness activities (e.g., yoga, meditation, etc.) and community events (based on community need)

Grief and Bereavement Support

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Hospice Vaughan is here to support you.

How we support those grieving a loss:

Develop and evolve your personalized care plan with you
Participate in individual counselling (up to 6 sessions) and/or support groups (based on community need)
Participation in complementary therapies and wellness activities (e.g., yoga, meditation, etc.)
Participate in memorial ceremonies and activities