Application
Registration form required
Eligibility / Target Population
Varies by program * check website, call or email for more information
Age Requirements: Ages 18 year(s) and up
Residency Requirements: Ontario Health atHome boundaries
Fees
Varies per training
Executives
Sonya Murray - President and Chief Executive Officer
416-447-7244 ext 713 * smurray@betterlivinghealth.org
Kristen Caballero - Senior Vice President
416-447-7244 ext 736 * kcaballero@betterlivinghealth.org
Contacts
Carol Edward - Vice President Hospice Palliative Care
905-967-1500 ext 126 * CEdward@myhospice.ca
Leiah Shea - Education and Training Coordinator
lshea@myhospice.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
York Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Supports for service providers offering end-of-life care * referral to other community services
Education Programs - education and information to service providers on palliative and end-of-life care * program content includes basic training in non-medical pain and symptom management, effective communication skills, family dynamics, spiritual challenges, grief and bereavement, culture and ethics, care for the caregiver, advanced care planning and self care
Education and Resource Centre - provides psychosocial palliative care education programs and workshops for primary caregivers, volunteers, and the health care community * Lending library - collection of books, publications, and videos providing information on a variety of different topics relating to hospice palliative care * service provider information * information on volunteer and community resources * information on grief and bereavement services
