Internet Resources & Information
Local Support and Resources
Caregiver Assistance & Seniors’ Services
Cancer Information
Information and Resources
Local Support and Resources
Guelph General Hospital:
Details about the hospital, including patient and visitor information.
St. Joseph’s Hospital:
Details about the hospital, including patient and visitor information.
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services:
Programs and services directed at aiding people with developmental and mental health disabilities.
Bereaved Families of Ontario (Midwestern Region):
Support, information and resources for families dealing with grief and bereavement.
Community Care Access Centre of Waterloo-Wellington:
Local in-home care and support services.
Waterloo Wellington Hospice Palliative Care Network:
Regional hospice palliative care and end-of-life care services.
Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network:
Information about the network’s history, current activities and plans for the future of health care in the community.
Family Health Teams
Information about family health teams and their role in relieving the reliance on emergency departments for non-emergency care.
Hospice Association of Ontario
All about Hospice and the programs offered, as well as Hospice locations.
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Resources, support and advice.
Ontario Palliative Care Association
Association of palliative care providers providing resources and information.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
A Directory of Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Services.
Ontario Community Support Association
Directory of home and community care agencies.
United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington
A non-profit organization committed to improving quality of life in Wellington County.
Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington
Promoting and supporting volunteering in our communities.
Community Information Guelph
Searchable database of community resources and social assistance organizations.
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Caregiver Assistance & Seniors’ Services
Caregiver Network Incorporated
National resource centre for long-term care planning and education.
How to Care
Long-term care planning advice.
Eldercare On-Line
Resources for people caring for aging loved ones.
Guelph Wellington Seniors Association
Local programs, events and support.
Seniors Offering Support
Telephone hotline and support for seniors.
Seniors for Seniors
Care services provided to seniors by seniors.
Family Caregiver Alliance
This site is primarily about American legislation on a state-to-state basis, however it contains informative Fact Sheets and Care Giver guides related to long-term care that would be applicable to anyone.
Care Guide Online
Long term care service information for seniors.
National Family Caregivers Association (USA)
Education and support for family members who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability.
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Cancer Information
Cancer Care Ontario
Information about the provincial agency responsible for improving cancer services, its mission and activities.
Childhood Cancer Foundation
Childhood cancer foundation.
Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Kitchener
Information about the Centre including its Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Care Program, which links providers, partner agencies and volunteer organizations, patients and decision makers across the spectrum of cancer care.
Jurvavinski Centre, Hamilton
Information and resources about cancer treatment, prevention and care.
Princess Margaret Hospital
Information about the hospital, its research and specialties in oncology.
Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids
Information about Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.
Canadian Cancer Society
Events and support for Canadians.
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Information and Resources
Association for Death Education and Counselling
A professional organization providing resources, support and information.
Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America - The Online Course
A free, web-based course is part of the Finding Our Way national public education initiative focused on bringing practical information on end-of-life issues to the public.
GriefNET
E-mail support groups and lots of information and resources.
Griefworks BC
Program and website to help children, teens, and adults experiencing loss.
Legacies Inc.
Publishers of a number of excellent publications available for free at Hospice Wellington.
Kidsaid.com
A site for kids dealing with grief.
Last Acts
An American online community dedicated to improving end-of-life care.
Smiles 'N Hugs
A non-profit organization hat helps terminally ill Canadian children.
Make a Wish
Grants wishes of children with serious medical conditions.
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