Overview of programs and Services:
Hospice Care Ottawa is a community-based charitable, non-profit organization. We offer palliative and end-of-life care, at no charge, to individuals and their loved ones.
At Hospice Care Ottawa we support individuals and their caregivers during their entire illness, from the time of diagnosis through to death and bereavement. Programs are provided at our hospice sites across the City of Ottawa and within the community. Delivery of services is made possible through the support of a small dedicated staff, many volunteers and generous donors.
Community Hospice Care programs include Day Hospice, In-Home Support and Caregiver and Bereavement Supports.
The May Court Hospice has nine residential hospice care beds where we provide round the clock care for people at the end-of-life, in a home-like and peaceful setting.
Referrals to our community based hospice programs can be made by anyone. Please contact 613-680-0306
Admission to residential hospice is done through a referral by a health professional.
What languages are your services offered in?:
English
Is your program designated as a hospice palliative care program/service?:
Yes
What population of hospice palliative care patients/clients does your program/service currently serve?
Adults
What are your admission/referral criteria?
A life-limiting diagnosis
Your hospice palliative care program/service provides support and/or care for the following:
Cancer Care for all conditions Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Emotional/Spiritual Support
How would you answer the following question if asked by a patient, client, resident and/or family? "What can you do for me?":
We support individuals and their caregivers during their entire illness, from the time of diagnosis through to death and bereavement.
Our services include: Residential Care Program provides round the clock care for people at the end-of-life, in a home-like and peaceful setting. A multidisciplinary team supports the management of physical symptoms and emotional care. Friends and family are welcome.
In-Home Support offers weekly visits by a volunteer who can provide a reassuring presence, companionship, practical support and comfort measures while giving respite time for caregivers.
Day Hospice is a weekly day out in a comfortable, friendly and home-like environment. Delicious food is served and there are a variety of activities that can include art, complementary therapies, music and more. Camaraderie and laughter are some of the reasons Day Hospice is so popular.
Caregiver and Bereavement Supports include peer groups, walks, telephone support and retreats. Emotional, educational and practical support is available to families and caregivers who look after someone with a life-limiting illness and to the bereaved.
Art Therapists:
Upon Request In Program or Service
Bereavement:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service
Bereavement Support:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service
Clinical Counselors:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request
Complementary Therapists:
Upon Request In Program or Service
Complementary Therapies:
Upon Request In Program or Service
Day Program:
Dedicated Staff In Program or Service
Grief Group Facilitator:
In Program or Service
Home Consultation Services:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service In Home
Home Support (Homemaking):
Upon Request In Home
Music Therapists:
Upon Request In Program or Service
Nurses:
Dedicated Staff In Program or Service
Personal Support Workers:
Dedicated Staff
Pain Symptom Management:
Dedicated Staff In Program or Service
Respite Care:
Upon Request In Program or Service In Home
Social Workers:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service
Social Work Counseling:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service
Spiritual/Pastoral Support:
Upon Request
Volunteer Coordinators:
Dedicated Staff In Program or Service In Home
Volunteer Support:
Dedicated Staff Upon Request In Program or Service In Home
