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.
  

Groups:

One-to-One Bereavement Support
By appointment only, for those whom have experienced the death of a loved one.

Bereavement Walking Group
Tuesday afternoons, 1:30 pm
This group takes place on Tuesdays at Garry Point Park and meets at the concession stand. Rain or shine.

Relaxation Group
This is a drop-in group, for time and location please call the Richmond Hospice Association at 604-279-4140.

Telephone Support
Bereavement telephone support can be arranged through the Richmond Hospice office at 604-279-7140.

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 – February/March 2012
Six weeks - Wednesdays: February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – May/June 2012
Six weeks - Wednesdays: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – September/October 2012
Six weeks - Tuesdays: September 4, 11, 16, 25, October 2 and 9 2011 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – January/February 2013
Six weeks - Thursdays: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 5, 2013 - 4:00-6:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – March/April 2013
Six weeks - Tuesdays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2013 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Grief Support Group – May/June 2013
Six weeks - Tuesdays: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2013 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.

Ongoing Support Group – Evenings
For those whom have completed any structured program this support group will run the
first Monday evening of every month (excluding statuatory holidays), beginning Oct 3, 2011 to June 4, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Ongoing Widows' Support Group – Evenings
For those whom have completed the 6 week Grief Support program, this support group will run the 3rd Wednesday of every month (excluding statuatory holidays), beginning Sep 21, 2011 to June 20, 2012, 1:00-3:00pm.

If you are interested in participating in any of the support programs, please contact Sarah Lipsett at 604-279-7145 or by email at sarah.rha@telus.net or the Richmond Hospice Association office at 604-279-7140.