Palliative Care Support

Support for Living Well with Serious Illness

Living with a serious or life-limiting illness can bring many changes, questions, and emotions. You may be navigating difficult decisions, adjusting to changes in daily life, or wondering what support is available. Family members and caregivers may also need support as they care for someone through an illness.

At Bethell Hospice, we provide compassionate, personalized support to individuals living with a serious illness, their caregivers, and their families.

We are here to help you:

Navigate challenges and changes
Explore your care options
Connect with helpful resources
Find support for what matters most to you

You don’t have to navigate illness alone.

How We Can Help

Our community palliative care supports are designed to meet you where you are emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you are looking for emotional support, guidance, information, or connection, we can help you explore the services that may be right for you.

Serious Illness Support

Support for individuals living with a serious illness, including:

Emotional support and counselling
Support with illness-related stress, anxiety, and changes in daily life
Guidance in understanding care options and navigating the healthcare system
Advance Care Planning and exploring wishes for future care
Legacy projects and opportunities to reflect on what matters most
Connections to community resources and additional supports

Caregiver Support

Support for those caring for someone living with a serious illness, including:

Emotional support and counselling
Education and guidance to help navigate caregiving
Support with caregiver stress, burnout, and anticipatory grief
Help preparing for changes and challenges along the way
Connections to helpful resources and community services

Spiritual Care

A welcoming space to explore meaning, connection, and hope during serious illness, caregiving, or grief.

Support may include:

Exploring personal beliefs, values, meaning, and purpose
Finding comfort, connection, and hope
Support through life changes and uncertainty
Opportunities for reflection and spiritual well-being

Art Therapy

Therapeutic support provided by a qualified art therapist, including:

Creative expression to explore feelings and experiences
Support with coping and emotional well-being
Opportunities for reflection and connection

HUUG Program

Support for children, youth, and families when someone in their family is living with a serious illness.

The program offers:

Emotional support for children, youth, and caregivers
Opportunities to express feelings and experiences
Support in building coping skills
Connection with others navigating similar experiences

Music Therapy

Therapeutic support provided by a qualified music therapist, including:

Music to support emotional expression
Opportunities for connection and comfort
Support for emotional well-being

Volunteer Visiting

Trained hospice volunteers offer companionship and meaningful connection through our community volunteer visiting program.