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Program: Kenora Rainy River District Visiting Hospice Services

Organization: Kenora District Homes - Kenora - Pinecrest Home - Administration and Community Support Services
Description of Services: 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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals and families experiencing a time of need with a family member with a chronic or life-limiting illness
Application: Call for information
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-468-4454
Toll-Free: 1-866-968-4454
Fax: 807-468-8490
Website: www.kenoradistricthomes.ca/
Address: 1220 Valley Dr
Kenora, ON
P9N 2W7
Location:
  • 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
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Volunteer hours vary

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/2/2025

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