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Program:
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Kenora District Homes - Kenora - Pinecrest Home - Kenora Rainy River District Visiting Hospice Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-4454
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-968-4454
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Fax:
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807-468-8490
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Address:
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1220 Valley Dr
Kenora, ON
P9N 2W7
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Location:
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- Located on Valley Dr in the N end of Kenora
- Closest intersection is at Valley Dr and Drewry Dr
- Situated near St John Paul II School
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Volunteer hours vary
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Service Description:
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Coordinates services and support of volunteers who offer companionship and support to individuals and families with a chronic or life-limiting illness- Recruits and screens volunteers willing to donate time with palliative care patients
- Matches volunteers with clients on a one-on-one basis
- Provides a 30-hour training course for volunteers
- Promotes services and educates member communities about the benefits of Palliative Care volunteers
- Accepts donations and issues charitable donation receipts; must specify which community the donation is directed to
Friendly visiting volunteer services provided include:- Respite care for caregivers
- Assistance with shopping, making phone calls, writing letters, getting to appointments, and community outings
- Bedside support
- Support in home, hospital, or long term care facility
Offers palliative care coordination in following communities:- Atikokan
- Dryden
- Ear Falls
- Emo
- Fort Frances
- Ignace
- Kenora
- Rainy River
- Red Lake
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals and families experiencing a time of need with a family member with a chronic or life-limiting illness
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141786
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