Hospice West Parry Sound

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Hospice West Parry Sound

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Record #: PSD0240

Last Modified: 07 Jul 2025

Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Family-centered care program designed to assist those diagnosed with a terminal illness or a life limiting illness (chronic disease)

Support is provided to individuals and families in home, hospital or nursing home
Volunteers provide companionship, assistance with light household duties, and simple comfort measures
Bereavement support and grief programs include one-on-one support, monthly caregiver-support groups, and ongoing social support groups. Any individual who has suffered a significant loss is welcome to bereavement support
Respite service provided for family members who are caring for a love one. Advanced care planning workshops and presentations available to groups
A visiting hospice - no beds provided

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am-4 pm * Wed 8 am-4:15 pm Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Britt ; Carling ; Dunchurch ; Nobel ; Parry Sound ; Rosseau ; Residency Requirements: North to French River, South to MacTier, east to Dunchurch
Boundaries	North to French River, South to MacTier, east to Dunchurch
Eligibility	Living with life threatening or terminal illness defined as twelve (12) months or less Resident of District of West Parry Sound
Application	Call for more information
Languages	English
Fees	None ; Donations are gratefully accepted

Address and Location

Located In Community	Parry Sound
Address & Map	West Parry Sound Health Centre, 6 Albert St Room 1421 Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 3A4 View Google Map
Intersection	Albert St and Bowes St
Mailing Address	West Parry Sound Health Centre, 6 Albert St Room 1421 Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 3A4
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-746-4540 ext 1416
Fax	705-773-4053
E-Mail	hospice@wpshc.com
Website	hospiceparrysound.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestparrysound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ps_hospice/
Primary Contact	Melissa Crossman, Executive Director; Email: hospice@wpshc.com

Agency Overview

Community Connection Community Connection / 211 Central East Ontario

Admin Office: Collingwood Common Roof/Rotary Community Hub 199 Campbell Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J9

Admin: 705.444.0040 Fax: 705.445.1516

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