St Joseph's Hospice

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Record #: LON2079 Last Modified: 10 May 2013 Last Full Update: 22 Apr 2013
Address & Phone(s)
Address837 Talbot St
London, ON N6A 2V7
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionSt James St and Talbot St
Office Phone519-438-2102
Fax519-438-9833 (Referral)
519-438-0360
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides compassionate care and companionship to palliative and bereaved individuals and families, recognizing and embracing their unique needs

Share The Care Station for London and Middlesex County - provides information and support to families, assisting them in utilizing this concept and materials available, to lessen caregiver stress and provide respite care.

For more information see Share The Care Stations on www.caregiverexchange.ca.



Bereavement Support - Offers support programs that help caregiver and bereaved clients work through their emotions and continue their life journey

Caregiver Support - Offers relief and emotional support for the caregiver

Complementary Therapy Program - Provides therapies such as massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Aroma Therapy and Integrated Energy Therapy offered by professional volunteers at Hospice

Day Programs - Variety of palliative, caregiver and bereavement support programs for individuals living with a terminal illness and their families.

Parents and Children Healing (PATCH) - An interactive grief support program for young children * provides distressed parents with the practical tools to help the child heal

Support Service Training - Professional training for volunteers

Volunteer Visiting Program - Professionally trained volunteer visitors offer emotional support and compassionate care for individual experiencing life-threatening illness or someone grieving the loss of a loved one
HoursAdministration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
EligibilityIndividuals of any age (from birth onwards) living with a life threatening illness, their caregivers and recently bereaved individuals
ApplicationSelf referral - telephone or fax * referral also can be done through the South West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) * referral form available * assessment performed by service coordinators
Contact Information
E-Mailcaring@sjhospicelondon.com
Websitewww.sjhospicelondon.com
Primary ContactCarla McDonald, Coordinator of Volunteer Services; Phone: 519-438-2102 ext 223; Email: carla.mcdonald@sjhospicelondon.com
Alternate ContactJanet Belchamber, Client Services Coordinator; Phone: 519-438-2102 ext 231; Email: janet.belchamber@sjhospicelondon.com
Subjects
SubjectsBereavement ; Caregiver relief ; Hospices ; Palliative care ; Terminal illnesses

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