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

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

The goal of NavCare is to improve the quality of life of older rural persons with advanced chronic illness via:
 

• 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 

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.

Interested in supporting someone with a chronic illness and/or a person who is grieving? Hospice is offering Companion training in the following locations:

January 18, 2020
Queen Elizabeth School, Wetaskiwin

February 29, 2020
Killam FFCS Office

April 25, 2020
Camrose Hospice Offices 

Call 780.608.0636 for more information

Hospice is offering a two-day training workshop for professionals who work with grieving children.

January 23-24
Rosehaven Auditorium, Camrose
Cost: $50

This event is full

Interested in volunteering with Hospice?
Attend one of our upcoming weekend trainings:

Feb 21-23 at the Flagstaff County office in Sedgewick

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
 

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:

• 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, location TBA
• Saturday, Nov 14 in Camrose, hosted in Mirror Lake Centre

Click here for more information, or to register (scroll to the bottom)

"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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thank you to the people of Vision Credit Union for sponsoring our 2018 Fall Symposium, Compassionate Communities: Caring for our Caregivers

Thank you to the people of Camrose County for their support of Hospice. 2019 county grants will provide funding for volunteers travelling to clients within the county's rural population. As well, the county is sponsoring our virtual travel program for palliative patients. 

Thank you to the people of Battle River Community Foundation for supporting HSCD volunteer training and new program endeavors in 2020.

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.

Thank you to the people of BMO for their contribution of $500 toward this year's Hike for Hospice. BMO held a draw for  a $500 contribution to be given to the winner's charity of choice event. Paul King, Camrose County Administrator, entered the draw at a municipal event and his name was drawn.

As a supporter of Hospice, Paul, and the County, were quick to allocate the funds to our upcoming event. Ten thousand thanks to BMO, Paul, and the County of Camrose for supporting our work in palliative/end-of-life and grief care.

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.

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.

Thank you to the people of the Open Door for generously sharing their kitchen for our Men's Cooking Circle.