Elk Valley Hospice Society - Support Services

Provided by Elk Valley Hospice Society

Provides trained volunteers who offer compassionate support and companionship to meet the needs of those individuals facing death and their families and support to those who are grieving.
Hospice volunteers are trained to help provide the following services to clients.
  • Empathetic listening
  • Respite (a break for caregivers)
  • Emotional support
  • Bereavement support
  • Awareness of end-of-life issues
  • Support a dignified death
  • Volunteer End-of-Life Companions visit with patients and their families
  • Volunteer Bereavement Companions provide direct and indirect support to the bereaved.

250-423-4453 ext. 38109

Public email: elkvalleyhospice@gmail.com

Website: https://elkvalleyhospice.com/

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
  • Parent / Guardian referral
  • Self-referral

Details: To make a referral, please download the Referral Form below, complete and email to elkvalleyhospice@gmail.com. Referrals can also be submitted via: Phone to (250) 423-4453 Ext. 38109. If you reach the message bank please leave a message and we will return your call. Mail addressed to Elk Valley & Area Hospice Coordinator, Box 670, Fernie BC V0B 1M0 Hand delivery to our secure mailbox which is found on the door to the Kiosk located in the Elk Valley Hospital.

Referral Forms
Availability

Service area: Fernie + show cities

Service area cities: Fernie

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home
  • Provided by phone

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