How We Help - Hospice Orillia

We believe that the pain that comes with a life-limiting illness and dying isn’t just physical. We know that it also has to do with losing one’s independence, and the stress that it puts on relationships. We know that sometimes living with an illness means that your life gets turned upside down: financially, socially, and spiritually. We want to help you through these challenging changes so that you can have the best life possible.

People often think that hospice palliative care is only an option when there’s nothing more that can be done. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hospice palliative care is about living well…making sure that your pain and your symptoms are managed while encouraging you to focus on the things that really matter, whatever that may be for you. It’s about ensuring that caregivers are supported, so they can live well too. It’s about helping people with their grief so that they can experience life after loss.

Hospice Palliative Care is proudly delivered by physicians, volunteers, nurses, spiritual counselors, friends, and family. It can be provided at home, hospitals, nursing homes, or freestanding hospice facilities.

Our Service Area

Hospice Orillia provides services to individuals living in Orillia and the surrounding areas. The 800 km² region includes communities such as Coldwater, Brechin, Gamebridge, Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Moonstone, Horseshoe Valley, Washago, Severn Bridge, and Cumberland Beach.

Who We Help

Hospice Orillia is committed to providing services that are accessible and inclusive to all, 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. Hospice Orillia provides a positive space to both clients, volunteers and staff.

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.