Resources
Doctor Bob Kemp Hospice Volunteer Visiting Program
Our specially trained volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening illness in Greater Hamilton. Support is provided through phone and video chat. These programs offer companionship, respite for caregivers, connect to palliative resources, and/or outings for four hours a week for adults and two hours a week for […]
Doctor Bob Kemp Hospice Residential Care
Our 10 Bed Residential Hospice Since 2007 our residential hospice has been home to more than 1680 families. A referral to stay in our residential hospice palliative care program can be made when the prognosis is approximately three months or less. This, along with other assessment tools, is utilized to enable admission. Our residential team […]
Advance Care Planning
Learn about rearranging palliative care services locally, regionally, and provincially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Pen Pals Youth 10 -17
Do you ever think that no one understands what you are going through? Like you are by yourself? Join our pen pal group! A group where you will be paired up with another youth in our community who is in a similar situation as you. Share stories, memories, and feelings since loosing your person. Registration […]
Story Time Explorers (Ages 6 – 9)
Calling all 6-9 year old who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Join us for a story and craft. Story Time will occur virtually. Registration is mandatory. 6 week session on Tuesdays at 6:30pm – 7:30pm Registration is mandatory.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Support For Children, Youth & Family – Counselling
Our team of counsellors offer one-to-one counselling for children and youth ages 5-17 years old. All counselling sessions are offered at no cost. They can be held in person if it is safe, by phone, or virtually. Contact Kat Turco, Child and Youth Counsellor 905-387-2448 ext. 2205
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Cooking Up Care (Ages 12-17)
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice provides a place for young adults to come together. Through participation in facilitated peer groups, they find understanding, stability and support. Our chef will guide the youth through the recipe from a pre delivered Cooking Up Care box. Zoom will be used as we make the meal together and then our […]
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Camp Keaton Hamilton
Camp Keaton is a bereavement camp for children and teenagers ages 7-17 grieving a significant death. Camp Keaton provides a traditional, fun, and high-energy camp experience, combined with grief education and emotional support. The camp is staffed by bereavement counsellors and community volunteers professionally trained by child bereavement experts. This year marks the 8th year […]
PAIL Family Support Program and Healthcare Professional Education
PAIL Network offers peer support at no cost to any family in Ontario who has experienced the loss of their pregnancy at any gestational age, or the death of their baby, up to 12 months of age. We also offer support for Pregnancy After Loss, Elective Abortion, and support for the non birthing partner. We […]
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Grief Coaching
Grief can be one of life’s most difficult journeys and one that you need not travel alone. Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice can provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for you to share your story with others who have experienced a similar loss. Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice is excited to introduce a new program available […]
Elizz Caregiver Coaching (virtual) SE Health
Elizz is an online platform and virtual service for caregivers. Our Elizz caregiver coaches provide ‘all things caregiving’. We offer support, education, information, resource linkage, and assistance with the creation of a caregiver action plan for all caregivers. We support caregivers, wherever they are on the caregiving journey, including the end-of-life stage.
The Ontario Caregiver Organization
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) serves Ontario’s 4 million caregivers who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour across all care and residential settings, regardless of the caregiver’s age, location in Ontario, or the condition/needs of the person they are supporting. Our 24/7 Caregiver Helpline 1-833-416-2273 is the single […]