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Organization:
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Hospice Northwest - Regional Office - Caregiver Support
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Address:
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63 Carrie St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 6A9
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Location:
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Regional Office - mailing address only
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Service Description:
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Functions as a volunteer based community organization providing compassionate companionship to individuals and their families as they respond to end of life challenges
Hospice Northwest provides support to those who are living with or dying from illness or disease, and also provides grief and bereavement support to both adults and children for those who have lost a loved one through various support programs
Provides support to anyone who is taking care of a client who is palliativeOffers a five week caregiver workshop every spring and fall that covers various topics applicable to caregivers, such as medication and symptom management, personal care, and grief and bereavementOffers a caregiver support line with trained volunteers who offer companionship and support
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Caregivers of a person with a life limiting illness
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Area Served:
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William First Nation, Long Lake 58 First Nation, Pays Plat First Nation, Pic Mobert First Nation, and Red Rock Indian Band
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