We Are Here for You
Are you feeling stressed, disconnected, lonely? Covid 19 presents all of us with some unique challenges.
Hospice is here for you. If you would appreciate a conversation about a loss, call Grief & Bereavement Coordinator, Bill Harder at 780.608.0636 for a personal phone consultation.
If you are struggling with the isolation resulting from Covid 19, call Volunteer Coordinator, Joy LeBlanc, at 587.322.9269 to connect by phone to a Hospice Volunteer.
Being a Caregiver at Home During the Covid Crisis
If you are a personal or professional caregiver, check out these resources to keep your tank filled:
TEND Academy is Canada's premier source for information on caregiver wellness and compassion fatigue. The links below provide articles on staying well as caregivers during Covid 19
Other caregiver wellness articles:
Other Covid 19 Resources:
Hospice is here for you. If you would appreciate a conversation about a loss, call Grief & Bereavement Coordinator, Bill Harder at 780.608.0636 for a personal phone consultation.
If you are struggling with the isolation resulting from Covid 19, call Volunteer Coordinator, Joy LeBlanc, at 587.322.9269 to connect by phone to a Hospice Volunteer.
Being a Caregiver at Home During the Covid Crisis
If you are a personal or professional caregiver, check out these resources to keep your tank filled:
TEND Academy is Canada's premier source for information on caregiver wellness and compassion fatigue. The links below provide articles on staying well as caregivers during Covid 19
- This is a Marathon – Not A Sprint: Strategies to Address Wear & Tear in Helping Professionals during COVID-19
- Dealing with Stress & Uncertainty
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: An Important Tool in Mitigating Compassion Fatigue in Helpers
Other caregiver wellness articles:
- Caregiver Mental Health During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Connecting socially while keeping your distance
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Other Covid 19 Resources:
- Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) Resources for Individuals Page
- CDSS Ideas to Pass Time During Isolation
- Mental Health Supports
- Canadian Virtual Hospice Supports for Caregivers
Check out this Webinar: Dementia and COVID-19: Strategies for Caregivers
April 13, 11am to 12:30pm MDT
Go to www.alzeducate.ca to register (no cost; you will be asked to create a free account to enroll)
April 13, 11am to 12:30pm MDT
Go to www.alzeducate.ca to register (no cost; you will be asked to create a free account to enroll)
Programs Postponed
In response to recommended covid 19 protocols, the following programs are postponed until further notice:
Please call the office if you have questions: 780.608.0636
- Grief Support Walking Group
- Parent-Grief Support Group
- Daytime Grief Support Group
- Death Cafe
- Sedgewick Volunteer Training
- Men's Cooking Circle
Please call the office if you have questions: 780.608.0636
About Us
Hospice Office
Hospice office space is located at
5415-49 Ave, Camrose.
We are in the lower level of
the Mirror Lake Center.
Access is via the south-side lower-level entrance (facing the lake).
The space is available for program functions,
meetings, and one-on-one consultations.
Stop in for coffee or tea and chat about accessing Hospice support, how you can change lives as a Hospice volunteer, or any questions you may have about our work in east-central Alberta.
Call ahead to be sure we're in:
Bill Harder - 780.608.0636
Joy LeBlanc - 587.322.9269
5415-49 Ave, Camrose.
We are in the lower level of
the Mirror Lake Center.
Access is via the south-side lower-level entrance (facing the lake).
The space is available for program functions,
meetings, and one-on-one consultations.
Stop in for coffee or tea and chat about accessing Hospice support, how you can change lives as a Hospice volunteer, or any questions you may have about our work in east-central Alberta.
Call ahead to be sure we're in:
Bill Harder - 780.608.0636
Joy LeBlanc - 587.322.9269
Phone, Email or Text
If you have questions or comments please give us a call or send us a note - we are glad to hear from you.
program@camrosehospice.com
P: 780.608.0636
program@camrosehospice.com
P: 780.608.0636
Nav-CARE
The goal of NavCare is to improve the quality of life of older rural persons with advanced chronic illness via:
Utilizing trained volunteers, the outcome of NavCare is that navigation services provide individuals with support, education and connection to resources in the community to help improve their quality of life and remain in their communities.
Check out the Nav-CARE video
- Navigation services
- Community partnerships
- Coordinated access to services and resources
- Promotion of active engagement of older adults.
Utilizing trained volunteers, the outcome of NavCare is that navigation services provide individuals with support, education and connection to resources in the community to help improve their quality of life and remain in their communities.
Check out the Nav-CARE video
HSCD Resource Library
Located at the HSCD office in the lower level of the Mirror Lake Centre, our resource library is a one-stop shop for topics related to palliative/end-of-life care, grief and bereavement, and caregiver concerns. Browse books, DVD’s, and pamphlets for adults and children (click here to view our children's grief books)
No registration or fees are involved. Simply fill in the library clipboard with the material title, your name and contact info, and the date borrowed. No late fees – keep the materials as long as you need them, and return them when you are done.
No registration or fees are involved. Simply fill in the library clipboard with the material title, your name and contact info, and the date borrowed. No late fees – keep the materials as long as you need them, and return them when you are done.
2020 Spring Symposium
Compassionate Communities: Before I Die...
The 2020 Symposium invites you into an exploration of living life fully until the last breath.
Our speakers include:
Plus an opportunity to write on our Before I Die wall
Our speakers include:
- An LPN diagnosed with a potentially fatal form of cancer and her journey through treatment to recovery
- A retired nurse who shares the way of sorrow after her husband died
- Rayne Johnson , a death doula - what in the world is a death doula?
- Bonnie Hoffman on green burials
- Dr. Kevin Letley, M.D. on Palliative care - what is it, who is it for?
Plus an opportunity to write on our Before I Die wall
Our Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Jody Carrington
Watch "Before I Die" founder, Candy Chang's TED Talk
Register Online
Dr. Jody Carrington
Watch "Before I Die" founder, Candy Chang's TED Talk
Register Online
Before I Die Digital Wall
If you would like to write on our digital Before I Die... wall, leave a note below and we will post it on our virtual wall (click here to see our wall).
All submissions will be anonymous, and will posted next day. Please keep your submission to one line.
All submissions will be anonymous, and will posted next day. Please keep your submission to one line.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Daytime Grief Support Group
This 8-week support group is for anyone who has experienced a loss.
Sorrow is a universal human experience, one that arises from a vast array of losses. Sometimes the symptoms of our grief are overwhelming, washing over us in waves of emotion. Making sense of our loss in a way that is transformative is at the heart of our sorrowing journey.
Dates TBA
Thursday afternoons, 2-4pm
No cost to participate
Location: Camrose Hospice Offices (5415-49 ave, Camrose)
Call 780.608.0636 for more information or to register
Sorrow is a universal human experience, one that arises from a vast array of losses. Sometimes the symptoms of our grief are overwhelming, washing over us in waves of emotion. Making sense of our loss in a way that is transformative is at the heart of our sorrowing journey.
Dates TBA
Thursday afternoons, 2-4pm
No cost to participate
Location: Camrose Hospice Offices (5415-49 ave, Camrose)
Call 780.608.0636 for more information or to register
Hospice Volunteer Weekend Training
Interested in volunteering with Hospice?
Attend one of our upcoming weekend trainings:
March 27-29 at the Flagstaff County office in Sedgewick
Cancelled
April 17-19 at our Hospice offices in Camrose
June 5-7 at the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Divisional office
Click here for more information, or to register online
Attend one of our upcoming weekend trainings:
March 27-29 at the Flagstaff County office in Sedgewick
Cancelled
April 17-19 at our Hospice offices in Camrose
June 5-7 at the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Divisional office
Click here for more information, or to register online
2020 Bereavement and Grief Workshops
Each year Hospice hosts a series of workshops for those who are grieving and/or for those who want to be a support to someone who is grieving.
2020 workshops are offered:
Click here for more information, or to register (scroll to the bottom)
2020 workshops are offered:
- Friday, March 13 in Camrose, hosted in Mirror Lake Centre
- Saturday, May 23 in Sedgewick, hosted at Flagstaff County Office
- Friday, Sept 11 in Wetaskiwin, First United Church, 5115-51 ave
- Saturday, Nov 14 in Camrose, hosted in Mirror Lake Centre
Click here for more information, or to register (scroll to the bottom)
Parent-grief Support Group
This group is for parents who have experienced the death of a child. You are welcome to this group if you have lost a child, any age - toddler, teen, or adult. This support group is tailored specifically for grieving parents.
Dates TBA
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Hospice offices, 5415-49 ave
To register, or for more information, call 780.608.0636
Dates TBA
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Hospice offices, 5415-49 ave
To register, or for more information, call 780.608.0636
Programs From Our Colleagues
Wetaskiwin Rainbows, Sunbeams, and Prism
"Rainbows for All Children Canada is the largest national non-profit organization committed to helping children and teens grieve and grow after loss. Rainbows has served with more than 3 million youth since 1983. By partnering with schools, hospitals and social service agencies we provide support when they need it, where they need it, right in their communities." (Rainbows Website)
Wetaskiwin Community Learning Program is offering the Rainbows programs. If you know a grieving child who would appreciate support call
P: 780-352-7257
or e: info@wetaskiwinlearning.ca
Read an article from the Wetaskiwin Times
Wetaskiwin Community Learning Program is offering the Rainbows programs. If you know a grieving child who would appreciate support call
P: 780-352-7257
or e: info@wetaskiwinlearning.ca
Read an article from the Wetaskiwin Times
Service Options for Seniors
The SOS Program (Senior Options for Seniors Society) mission is to assist seniors and their support networks to access needed programs, services and supports, this way seniors can sustain their independence.
SOS is a charitable society under the Alberta Society's Act
SOS is a charitable society under the Alberta Society's Act
In Wetaskiwin: Planning for End of Life Care
This event is cancelled due to Covid 19 protocols
Camrose/Wetaskiwin Primary Care Networks
Hospice Society of Camrose and District is pleased to be a partner with the Camrose and Wetaskiwin Primary Care Networks in providing palliative and grief supports to East-central Alberta.
Check out the PCN's excellent websites for more on their home health programs.
www.wetaskiwinpcn.ca/
www.camrosepcn.com
Check out the PCN's excellent websites for more on their home health programs.
www.wetaskiwinpcn.ca/
www.camrosepcn.com
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Battle River Rock and Gravel
Thank you to Ross and Myra Penner for their generous support of Hospice.
Safeway Sobeys
Thank you to the people of Safeway Sobeys for sponsorship of the Men's Cooking Circle food costs for the next year! Hospice is pleased to partner with Safeway Sobeys in this unique and much appreciated program.
Vision Credit Union
Thank you to the people of Vision Credit Union for sponsoring our 2018 Fall Symposium, Compassionate Communities: Caring for our Caregivers
Camrose County
Thank you to the people of Camrose County for their support of our recent Child-Grief Support Training. 50 people from across the area participated in a 2-day training aimed at providing tools to support children and teens experiencing grief.
Battle River Community Foundation
Thank you to the people of Battle River Community Foundation for supporting HSCD volunteer training and new program endeavors in 2020.
Wildrose Co-op
Thank you to the people of Wildrose Co-op for choosing Hospice as the recipient of silent auction funds from the Camrose Agro Centre grand opening. Co-op customers donated over $9000 to the silent auction in 2019.
Battle River Watershed Alliance
Thank you to the people of Battle River Watershed Alliance for supplying food, speaker, and bagpipes for our 2019 Hike for Hospice. As well, BRWSA is a daily collaborative partner with Hospice as we share office space in Mirror Lake Centre.
Windsor Plywood Camrose
Thank you to the people of Windsor Plywood for committing to supplying the materials, and building, our Spring Symposium "Before I Die" wall.
Donna Lynne Erickson
Bereavement & Grief Workshop co-facilitator, author, and comedian Donna Lynne Erickson is a long-time friend of Hospice. Her recent book, "The Funny Thing About Death: Changing our 'No Tears, Please' Culture'" is available on Amazon.
Donna Lynne is donating $5 from every book sold at her workshops to HSCD. Ten thousand thanks for the work you do Donna Lynne - the world needs your compassion and laughter.
Donna Lynne is donating $5 from every book sold at her workshops to HSCD. Ten thousand thanks for the work you do Donna Lynne - the world needs your compassion and laughter.
What is Hospice?
Thank you to hospicebasics.com for creating this excellent video explaining the essentials of hospice care.
Hospice by the Numbers - 2018
2660: Number of times Hospice programs were accessed
1436: Number of individuals accessing Hospice programs
935: Individuals accessing educational programs
893: Number of times grief programs were accessed
9: Programs offered
1436: Number of individuals accessing Hospice programs
935: Individuals accessing educational programs
893: Number of times grief programs were accessed
9: Programs offered
