Carefor Health & Community Services
Site: Hawkesbury
Service: Palliative Day Program and Home Volunteer Visiting
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR3973 | Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Hawkesbury |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St W and Prospect St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - adapted parking, entrance and washroom |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Program dedicated to people having a terminal illness and their family * managed by a registered health care professional assisted by a team of trained volunteers Day program: support group for emotional and social support * hot lunch and snacks * activities: discussions about concerns and issues related to illness, treatment, and other topics, music, storytelling, games and puzzles, guest speakers * services: social worker, reflexology, reiki, massage, zootherapy * quiet room Home visits: helps clients remain at home or at long-term care home * supportive care * respite for family * bereavement follow-up * outings * volunteer opportunities |
| Hours | Day Program: Wed 9:30 am-2:30 pm Home visits: Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Prescott and Russell United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals 18 years and older with a terminal illness or life limiting disease * definitive medical prognostic not required |
| Application | Clients: registration required * call to book appointment * coordinator will do evaluation at home or long-term care center * referral not required Volunteers: call the Coordinator * police check required * training offered * minimum commitment: 4 hours weekly * currently looking for volunteers in these fields: music, storytelling, massage, reflexology and zootherapy |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | There are no fees for these services. |
| Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Older Adults ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Palliative Care ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-632-0418 ext 323 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-1741 |
| Fax | 613-632-4712 |
| cverdugo@carefor.ca | |
| Website | www.carefor.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Carmen Verdugo, Palliative Services Coordinator |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Fees - some services |
| Resources | Website |