What We Do

Hospice can play a positive role in helping people to understand the process of grieving. Hospice staff and volunteers understand that everyone grieves differently and provides tools for acknowledging and remembering both the life and the death of a loved one.

Bereavement is the loss of someone or something to which a person has an emotional attachment. Grief is the emotional response to the loss. Grief does not respect age and recognizing this, Hospice Georgina offers grief support and education for children, adults, and families who live in Georgina. Support in the home or at school is also available. There is no cost to clients for our programs.

“It was a small group where you found you could share your experience of grief and be listened to. It was facilitated by capable leaders who made sure everyone was heard and respected.”

— Hospice Client

“I learned that it is okay to feel your grief, not to push it away.”

— Hospice Client

Our Services

1-On-1

We support individuals at all stages of the journey e.g. when someone has been newly diagnosed it impacts both the individual and close family and friends in what we call anticipatory grief and/or for those who have had someone they know die suddenly, or from an illness or accident. Speaking with trained staff and volunteers can help individuals on their grief journey.

Counselling by professionally trained staff
Sessions provided by trained volunteers

After the loss of a loved one many people find it helpful to connect with others who have experienced a loss. Hospice Georgina provides a comfortable and safe environment for support groups. Being part of a grief support group can be a healthy step in accepting the loss of a loved one and understanding their feelings of grief. Groups are facilitated by trained hospice staff and volunteers.

Our Programs

Creative Therapy: Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30am-12:00pm. The purpose of the Creative Therapy program is to provide clients with a creative outlet to express their feelings, thoughts and emotions. Limited spaces available.

Drop-in Grief Group: This group is intended for those who are past the anniversary of their loss but are still grieving. This group will look to bring together those from different walks of grief, to share their unique experience in a non-judgmental way.

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