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Program:
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Care for families and caregivers
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After Hours:
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905-667-1865 (24 hour helpline)
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Address:
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220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
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Executives:
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Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Lisa Gregg - Director of Community Programs and Quality
416-626-0116 ext 225
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Service Description:
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Care for families and caregivers services include:- respite care offered by home hospice volunteers for up to 4 hours * in-person wellness day program (offered every Tue) * short overnight respite stays may be available
- spiritual care * supportive counselling * connections to local faith communities
- support for grief while caregiving
- wellness services: yoga practice, meditation groups, creative and mindful art expression, gentle aroma touch, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
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