Relaxation Program: Our Relaxation Group meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and on alternating weeks at 5:30-6:30 PM. The program includes a meditation and some energy work. This program is open to all our Volunteers on a drop-in basis.
Relaxation sessions are also offered to our palliative clients and their families. For more information, please call the Hospice Centre 604-795-4660. Relaxation brochure

Children's Grief Program: The Children's Grief Group began February 23, 2008. The group is for children who are living with or anticipating the death of a friend or family member. The first class was held February 26 and will be running for 6 weeks. The group is for children ages 6-12. Referrals are continuous, so please call for more information. The next Children's Grief Group is being planned for September 2008. Helping Children Grieve brochure

Chilliwack Hospice Society's inaugural Children's Grief group ends with the healing ritual of releasing Doves in memory of their loved one. (Photo by Kyle Gehmlich)

Hospital Visitation Program: A team of Hospice Volunteers visit palliative patients at Chilliwack General Hospital.

Home Visitation Program: Volunteers will visit palliative patients and their families in their homes.

Vigil Program: Volunteers sit with the dying individual (and their family) for the last 72 hours of their life. We offer this service in the hospital, in people's homes and in residential care facilities.

One on One Support: We provide up to six one on one session with our Program Director for those requiring individual support. Information Brochure

Bereavement Follow-Up Program: We mail out packages containing information about grief and bereavement services to referrals we receive through the Chilliwack Hospice Palliative Care Team. The bereavement follow-up team then calls these individuals and offers telephone support for the first year after the death.

Bereavement Visitation Program: Volunteers visit bereaved individuals and their families in their homes.

*The First Step Grief Support Group: This drop-in group meets every Monday at our Centre from 1:00 - 3:00 and is primarily for individuals who have experienced a recent loss. Information Brochure

*The Second Step Support Group: This group meets the first Friday of each month for a social luncheon and the third Friday of each month for a meeting. This group is for people who are interested in socializing with others who have experienced a loss. Information Brochure

Chilliwack RELIEF Program: Hospice volunteers visit palliative patients who are a part of the RELIEF Program - a program for palliative residents of the Chilliwack Correctional Centre.

Resource Library: We have a large selection of books and videos related to topics around death, dying and bereavement. Members of the Chilliwack community can borrow many of these resources. Individuals can also watch videos at our Centre or read books that are kept here.

Speaking Presentations/Training: Members of our staff and volunteers are available to speak to community groups and provide training around the philosophy of hospice care.

*Individuals interested in attending our groups should call (604-795-4660) and speak with our Program Director, Lucy Fraser, to see if the group you are interested in is available and will meet your needs.

Volunteer Training: Twice annually, usually in the spring and fall, we offer a thirty-hour Volunteer Training Program. This training is essential for individuals who wish to volunteer with palliative clients and/or the bereaved. In addition to Client Volunteers, our Society welcomes individuals who wish to volunteer in other capacities such as reception and clerical support, fundraising and maintenance.

There is a fee of $75.00 for training to offset our administrative cost.

How We Help
We provide emotional, social, spiritual and practical support to those in need during a time of overwhelming feelings and thoughts. We offer a safe place in which people can begin their healing work.

To Receive Hospice Support
Request for a Hospice Volunteer Companion may be made directly by a patient, friend or family member or by referral from your doctor or health care professional.

For all other Support services please contact our office.