Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley

Hospice is not a place, it is 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 our compassionate and progressive vision. Our mandate is to make the last months of life comfortable and peaceful for clients and their families by: improving quality of life, facilitating important conversations, developing creative ways of coping, supporting healthy grieving and, fostering growth and emotional healing. To provide programs and services that support those struggling with the intense emotions associated with grief, loss, and bereavement. HSCV is community based. Trained volunteers provide one-on-one support in the form of in home and/or hospital/care home visitations for anticipatory grief, end-of-life and bereaved clients. HSCV is part of a comprehensive care team; we work closely with clients, families, medical representatives, social workers, and caregivers. All programs, services, resources, and education to residents in need of support are free. HSCV’s actions are governed by the knowledge that there is a duty to manage resources wisely and cost effectively.

To provide emotional care, understanding, comfort, and a sense of well-being to individuals and their families/friends through compassionate anticipatory grief, end-of-life diagnosis, and bereavement support. And to be an advocate for change in the way communities care for the dying and their caregivers, and for the bereaved.