Hospice Services

• Emotional and social support through personal visits at the Richmond Hospital and Rotary Hospice House, in the home and in community care facilities.
• Grief and loss support for family and friends.
• One to one Bereavement Support
• Weekly Bereavement Walking Groups
• Weekly Drop In Relaxation Therapy Group
• Community Education and Public Awareness regarding hospice/palliative care resources in Richmond
  

Grief Support Group

The Richmond Hospice Association is offering 6 week support group sessions designed to assist in coping with grief for those who have experienced a loss. These will be groups of people with a common bond, who share similar concerns, feelings, experiences, strengths and wisdom. The Grief Support Groups require pre-registration and a formal intake. There is no fee for the support groups.

Scheduled Groups:

Grief Support Group – September 2010, Six weeks, Wednesday evenings
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – November 2010, Six weeks, Tuesday evenings
Pre-registration is required.

Ongoing Support Group – Evenings
For those whom have completed the 6 week Grief Support program this support group runs the
first Monday evening of every month (September through May).

Ongoing Widow Support Group – postponed until fall 2010
For those whom have completed the 6 week Grief Support program, this support group will begin in fall 2010.

If you are interested in participating in any of these programs and for details on the venue, please contact Sarah Lipsett at 604-279-7145 or by email at sarah.rha@telus.net

Further information can be found at www.richmondhospiceassociation.com or call the association office at 604-279-7140.