Dundas County Hospice

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 Anyone living in Dundas County with life-threatening illness and is  accepting of our services. Clients do not need to have a “Palliative”  diagnosis.   

 We do not have Hospice beds. We offer our services in client’s homes,  including long-term care, hospital, etc. Our weekly Day Program is  currently being offered at our location (4353 County Road 31) in  Williamsburg. Clients who are mobile enough to come (including  wheel-chair bound) are transported to and from.   

 We offer a variety of services that clients and their families/caregivers can use as needed. 

• Visiting Volunteers: Trained (online Palliative  Care Course), screened (police checked and referenced) and supervised  volunteers who can visit the home for companionship at the client’s  convenience, also offering respite for the caregiver.
• Palliative Day Program: A weekly program designed  for clients to get together for a meal, social interaction and  activities. Clients choose their level of participation depending on how  they feel. An RN is present. Transportation can be arranged. Allows for  caregiver respite. Spaces are currently available.
• Equipment Loan Program: Short and long-term loan  of equipment such as electric lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, bath  chairs, raised toilet seats, RoHo cushions. Full list attached.
• Caregiver Support Program: One-on-one support for  caregivers offered by staff or volunteers. Workshops and/or support  group offered as determined by demand.
• Bereavement Support Program: One-on-one support  for grieving family and friends offered by staff or volunteers.  Workshops and/or support group offered as determined by demand.
• Complementary Therapies: In-Home complementary  therapies such as foot care, massage for pain control, meditation, hair  care, etc is offered for clients who are home-bound.
• Hospice Palliative Care Course: Offered online by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and supported locally by our Director of Client and Volunteer Services.
• Other: Support, link to other Community Support Services, advocacy, library of resources.   

 You can refer a friend, family member or yourself directly to our  services or you may pass along our contact information to them or their  family for them to contact us. Physicians, CCAC Care Coordinators,  Discharge Planners, clergy, social workers, home-care workers, friends,  anyone, can refer someone to our services.     

 When someone is diagnosed with life-threatening illness and would be  accepting of our services. Our focus is on making every day count for  our clients. We believe that Hospice Palliative Care can improve quality  of life for clients and their families. Palliative Care is about living  and celebrating life not death.   

 Services to clients and families are provided at no charge. DCH is a  non-profit organization. About 60% of our budget is funded by the  Ministry of Health through the Champlain LHIN. 40% is raised through In  Memoriam and general donations, support from local service groups,  grants and fundraising.