Acclaim Health, Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

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Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Hospice Care and Bereavement Support

Record #: MHH0370

Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-827-8800
Toll Free Phone	1-800-387-7127
Fax	905-827-3390
E-Mail	pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Website	www.acclaimhealth.ca/menu-services/hospice-bereavement-support/
Contact Form	acclaimhealth.ca/contact
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Carole La Tour, Hospice and Bereavement Counsellor; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2312; Email: clatour@acclaimhealth.ca
Alternate Contact	Dee Kearns, Hospice Counsellor; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2313; Email: dkearns@acclaimhealth.ca

Site Information

Site Location	Oakville (West Oakville)
Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
Intersection	Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1930
Primary Executive	Patricia Blakeley, Director, Community Support Services; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2300
Funding	Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home Hospice Care hospice coordinators meet with clients and caregivers in their home to understand their physical and emotional needs * they listen, support, educate and connect to resources in the community trained volunteers can provide much needed respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening ear in-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapy Provides trained staff and volunteers to support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss through the death of a loved one * volunteer opportunities and training available Bereavement support: bereavement support request available online one-on-one visits support groups: spousal/partner loss; adult child loss; mixed loss; virtual drop-in bereavement resource library in the Oakville office information on the grieving process bereavement walking group in Oakville Hospice Palliative Helpline: 905-667-1865 confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conference provide/share resources facilitate conversations about the goals and plan of care for end of life support, information and education about grief, and spiritual distress
Hours	Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)
Areas Served	Halton Region
Boundaries	Halton Region
Eligibility	People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
Application	Call or complete online referral form
Languages	English
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Adult In Home Respite Care ; Bereavement and Grief Counselling ; Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ; Death and Dying Education/Information ; In Home Hospice Care ; Palliative Care ; Special Libraries ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Terminal Illness Counselling ; Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adult Main Categories	END OF LIFE
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Bereavement ; Palliative Care

Agency Overview