Salmo and District Hospice Society - Support Services

Provided by Salmo and District Hospice Society

A non-profit society dedicated to supporting those living with an end-of-life illness.
Salmo and District Hospice is Hospice palliative care is for anyone facing life-threatening illness, terminal illness and bereavement. Trained volunteers provide confidential support that can include in-home or in-facility/hospital support for clients and families

Services Include:
  • End of life support
  • Friendly visitor program
  • Respite to caregivers
  • Bereavement support
  • Access to many books and resource groups
  • Can provide referrals to support groups
  • Provides palliative equipment
Referrals come from family, hospital or health care staff, but there is no formal referral process. If you have questions regarding access to this program, please call 250-777-7523.

Volunteers meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Salmo Seniors Villa Conference Room (517 Davies Avenue). These meetings include seminars and community information sessions.

250-551-9270

Public email: salmohospice@gmail.com

Website: https://www.facebook.com/SalmoHospice/

PO Box 735, Salmo, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Social worker referral
  • Parent / Guardian referral
  • Health professional referral

Details: Not a formal process; please call 250-777-7523

Availability

Service area: Salmo + show cities

Service area cities: Salmo

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