We’re Here to Guide You
At Victoria Hospice, we try to help you find a way through the overwhelming emotions and practical realities of coping with end-of-life illness. Here, you can find links to outside agencies for additional support, books, online tools and how-to guidance for practical concerns and planning. We’re here to help patients, families and caregivers navigate the journey with security and peace of mind.
Useful Brochures
Caregiver Information
Preparing for Death: A Guide for Caregivers
Palliative Care at Home
Food and Fluids and the End of Life
Hemorrhage Information
Relaxation Techniques
Funeral/Memorial Decision Making and Planning
Grief Support
Ten Things to Know About Grief
Things to Remember When Supporting a Grieving Person
Child and Youth Grief
Special Days and Holidays
Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services
Information about Hospice
Welcome to the Unit
BC Cancer Agency Resource Links
A True Gift – Your gift makes hospice care possible
Leave Your Legacy – How you can make a difference with a gift for the future
Professionals
Relationship Management
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Resources and Services
- Internet Resources
- Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association – Directory Listing
- BC Bereavement Helpline
- Canadian Virtual Hospice
- BC Council for Families
- Caregiving Resources
- MyGrief.ca
- Children’s Grief Awareness Day
- Compassionate Friends
- The Family Caregivers of British Columbia
- Youthspace
- Teens and Death
- Hospice Foundation of America
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Island Health Tel: 250-370-8175 (general inquiries)
- BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
- Canadian Mental Health Association Tel: 604-688-3234 Toll-Free: 1-800-555-8222
- Island Health – Seniors and Mental Health
- Crisis and Suicide Intervention
- Prepared Meals
- Better Meals
- Chef on the Run Tel: 250-595-3151
- Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry Tel: 250-595-3212
- Clare’s Creative Cuisine Tel: 250-388-0154
- Meals on Wheels – Beacon Community Services Tel: 250-595-6650
- Spitfire Catering Tel: 250-655-0122
- Other Support Services
- Aids Vancouver Island Tel: 250-384-2366
- Alzheimer Society of BC Tel: 250-382-2052
- American Childhood Cancer Organization
- BC Cancer Agency Tel: 250-519-5500
- Better at Home United Way Helping Seniors to Remain Independent
- Canadian Cancer Society Toll-Free: 1-888-939-3333
- Disability Resource Centre Tel: 250-595-0044
- Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria Tel: 250-388-4728
- James Bay Community Project Tel: 250-388-7844
- Mesothelioma Group Toll-Free: 1-888-629-0613
- Mesothelioma Guide Toll-Free: 1-888-590-6512
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victoria Community Leader Toll-Free: 1-800-665-6233 ext. 269
- Emergency / Crisis Toll-Free: 1-800-665-6233
- Seniors Serving Seniors Tel: 250-382-4331
They publish the “Seniors’ Services Directory” – a community resource handbook for The Capital Region. - Greater Victoria Police Victim Services Tel: 250-995-7351
- Victoria Regional Transit System – Accessible Services
- Women’s Newcomer Clubs – Evening group
- Families & Parenting
- Legal
- Dial-a-Law Toll-Free: 1-800-565-5297
- Lawyer Referral Service Toll-Free: 1-800-663-1919
- Legal Aid – Legal Services Society Toll-Free: 1-866-577-2525
- Volunteer Services
- Travel and Accommodation
Island Health website – useful links for patients and their loved ones should they need to travel for non-emergency care.