Caregiver Support - Hospice Orillia

Caregiver Connection

Hospice Orillia’s Caregiver Connection Program offers weekly check-in telephone calls to individuals caring for someone with a progressive life-limiting illness who have been given a prognosis of less than one year. Trained volunteers will provide a friendly listening ear, social support, companionship, and a space to express the stresses of caregiving.

The weekly Caregiver Connection telephone calls can be short and sweet, or last up to an hour; the choice is yours!

For more information, contact Sidney Grocott, Community Social Worker, via email or by calling 705-325-0505 ext. 211. Alternatively, you can fill in our online Referral Form.

Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. It can also be a reaction to the loss of relationships, physical ability, opportunities or future hopes and dreams.

Bereavement is the state of having suffered the loss of a loved one. It is the time after a loss during which grief is experienced and mourning occurs.

Mourning is the external expression of grief. It includes rituals that mark someone’s death, such as funerals, wakes or memorial services. Mourning is strongly influenced by a person’s spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices.

Hospice Orillia is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and have equal opportunities. Our programs, services and opportunities will be accessible regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation. We always provide a positive space to our clients, volunteers, and staff.