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.
FAQ
Glossary
How To
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
Child and Youth Grief
The suggested reading lists below were researched and compiled by Victoria Hospice’s Child and Youth Grief counsellor.
Young Children’s Suggested Book List
Middle/High School Suggested Book List
Infant Loss Resource List
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
For professionals: If you are looking to reprint and use any of the resources above, please fill out this form.
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.