Compassionate Communities: Caring for our Caregivers

This fall's annual symposium features Dr. Rob Rutledge, Radiation Oncologist and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

November 16, 2018
Camrose Resort Casino

REGISTER ONLINE

Two Workshops this fall - Oct 26 OR Nov 30
This free workshop is for:
•People who are coping with grief and loss; and
•Support People (i.e. friends, co-workers, family, and/or healthcare providers).

Register Here:
October 26
November 30

Camrose Public Library 
Workshops run 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

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If you have questions or comments please give us a call or send us a note - we are glad to hear from you.

E: camrosehospice@gmail.com
P: 780.608.0636

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, and how you can change lives through Hospice in east-central Alberta.

Call ahead to be sure we're in:
Bill Harder - 780.608.0636
Joy LeBlanc - 587.322.9269

Are you generous with your time?

Hospice Society of Camrose and District is inviting you to consider sharing your gifts by volunteering.

We are seeking individuals for palliative and grief care, special-event support, and administrative roles. Our exceptional volunteer program provides extensive training and ongoing support.

For more information, check out our volunteer page by clicking on the "I want to Volunteer" button above.

Next training in Camrose: Oct 19-21, 2018

REGISTER ONLINE for 2018 fall training

These short videos are a resource for people who need answers but do not have easy access to help.

Vicarious Trauma – What is it?
Vicarious Trauma – Dealing with it
Vicarious Trauma – Seek support
Compassion Fatigue – What is it?
Rituals & Grief – No rules
Personal Rituals
Self Care Moment – Colouring
Self Care Moment – Grounding

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.

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. And no late fees – keep the materials as long as you need them, and return them when you are done.

Thank you to Ross and Myra Penner for their generous support of Hospice.

Thank you to 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.