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Hospice Orillia
A program of the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network
Hospice Orillia

A Program of the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network

169 Front Street South Orillia, ON, L3V 4S8
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  • About Us
    • Bereavement Services Referral
    • Visiting Services Referral
    • How We Help
    • How to Access Our Programs
    • Our Board of Directors
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Community Presentations
  • Programs & Services
    • Bereavement Services
    • Candles of Remembrance
    • Caregiver Support
    • Complementary Therapy
    • Footprints
    • Garden of Remembrance
    • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Outreach
    • Supportive Counselling
    • Trooper
    • Volunteer Visitor Services
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Fundraise
    • Volunteer
  • Resources
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Navigating the Holidays for the First Time After the Death of a Loved One

StoriesBy Amanda T.November 27, 2023

The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those who have recently lost a loved one, facing the holidays for the first time without…

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Candles of Remembrance Goes Virtual

StoriesBy Amanda T.December 8, 2020

Each December Hospice Orillia hosts its annual Candles of Remembrance Ceremony where community members gather to honour those who are no longer with us. Traditionally guests were treated to poetry…

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Calling for Hospice Orillia Volunteers

StoriesBy Amanda T.September 1, 2020

Press Release – Calling for Hospice Orillia Volunteers!  Do you feel as though you need to play a more active role in your community? Do you find meaning in impacting…

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Upcoming Events / Groups

May 19
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Coffee and Care

May 26
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Coffee and Care

May 29
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Adult Child Loss Support Group

Jun 2
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Coffee and Care

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Understanding What You’re Feeling

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.

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Mission

Hospice Orillia offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in our community coping with advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our volunteers and staff serve clients and their loved ones of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and respect, while honouring their choices and supporting them through their life journey.

Vision

Hospice Orillia will be recognized as a leader in both providing and advocating for Hospice Palliative Care services within our community. We will enhance the awareness and understanding of the need for these services through education, collaboration and community involvement.

Inclusion

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.

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that the land which we are gathered on today is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation; specifically, the Chippewa Tri – Council comprised of the Chippewas of Beausoleil, Rama and Georgina Island First Nations and more recently the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation.

Ontario is covered by 46 treaties and other agreements and is home to many Indigenous Nations from across Turtle Island, including the Inuit and the Métis. These treaties and other agreements, including the One Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, are agreements to peaceably share and care for the land and its resources. Other Indigenous Nations, Europeans, and newcomers were invited into this covenant in the spirit of respect, peace, and friendship.

Most of us have come here as settlers, immigrants, or newcomers in this generation or generations past.

We are all Treaty people.  Every day we are mindful of broken covenants, and we strive to make this right. We commit to collaborating based on the foundational assumption that Indigenous Peoples have the power, strength, and competency to develop culturally specific strategies for their communities.  We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous self-determination, history, and culture, and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Métis and Inuit people.

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    Office: 705-325-0505 Fax: 705-325-7328
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