grief support – South Shuswap Health Services Society

B.C. Bereavement Helpline

healthmin — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:59:31 +0000

BCBH is a non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services within the province of BC. Services include helpline for referral and support, community network of support and information.

Bereavement

healthmin — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:30:08 +0000

Helping people copy with grief
The BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH) is here for you.
We are a non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services within the province of BC. Whether you are looking for bereavement support groups, community events, information on BC Bereavement Day, information on how to donate or to volunteer with us you will find it here. Please call the BC Bereavement Helpline and speak with one of our caring volunteers for information on our bereavement support groups, agencies, and peer-based support.
Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 3:00 pm

Canadian Mental Health Association

healthmin — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:29:52 +0000

Mental health means striking a balance in all aspects of your life: social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental. Reaching a balance is a learning process. At times, you may tip the balance too much in one direction and have to find your footing again. Your personal balance will be unique, and your challenge will be to stay mentally healthy by keeping that balance.
Visit the web site to understand the various aspects of Mental Health from loss of a partner, grieving, stress and life changes.

If you feel you are experiencing a mental health issue go to your nearest hospital, or call 911

Mental Illness Family Support
#301 – 3402 – 27 Ave
Vernon, BC
250-260-3233

Shuswap Hospice Society

healthmin — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 21:09:19 +0000

The Shuswap Hospice Society supports those who are struggling to cope with death and the associated emotional realities of that process. The Society provides grief and bereavement support to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones. Our services are provided free to anyone who needs them. Referrals can be made by anyone, for yourself or anyone you know.

The Shuswap Hospice Society is a member of both the British Columbia and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Associations (BCHPCA, CHPCA) and the British Columbia Bereavement Helpline (BCBH).

about hospice
Hospice is a patient-centered form of palliative/end-of-life care which aims to make the last months of life as comfortable and peaceful as possible for patients and their caregivers. Hospice strives to improve quality of life at end of life, not only for patients, but also for their family and friends. The patient, family and volunteer caregivers are considered an integral unit. Hospice is not a place – it’s a concept. The focus is on caring, not curing; on life, not death. Quality of life, family wellness, community involvement and personal dignity are all part of the compassionate and progressive vision of Hospice.