The Hospice was better than we could have imagined on every level and we were so grateful to them for allowing my dad to pass in such a dignified and comfortable manner.
Son of client in residence
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Pat Stuart has been appointed as the new Executive Director for Hospice Wellington, effective today.” David Smelsky, Chair of the Board of Directors
A Press Release is attached for your information (click here).
Adult Grief Group: Winter 2017
Hospice Wellington offers grief and bereavement supports to individuals who have lost a loved one. Our services are provided as support groups or one-to-one companionship.
Dates and Time:
Wednesday, January 24-March 14, 2018 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21-April 11, 2018 7-9 p.m.
Location: Hospice Wellington 795 Scottsdale Dr, Guelph
Please inquire directly at wendy.borutski@hospicewellington.org or (519) 836-3921 ext. 212 to ensure program placement.
Registration is required
Roughly 44% of the annual Hospice Wellington budget is supported by individual community donations. We rely on the generosity of the community in order to offer the services that we do, and greatly appreciate gifts of all sizes.To learn more about the programs offered by Hospice Wellington, please click here. To see our Wish List of items that we regularly use to ensure a warm experience for our residents, please click here. Donations can be made online here, dropped off at the Community Services desk at Hospice Wellington, or made over the phone by calling 519-836-3921.
We support individuals with a life-limiting illness through one-to-one support, support groups, in-home palliative services and end-of-life compassionate care in our residence.
Caring for an individual with a life-limiting illness can be hard. We offer wellness services, one-to-one support and support groups to help you care for your loved one, while caring for yourself.
Grief is a normal reaction to loss. Our grief and bereavement services include wellness services, one-to-one support and support groups, including support for adults, families and children.
We rely heavily on donations to support our programs and services, but also on the commitment and hard work of our many volunteers.
The Hospice was better than we could have imagined on every level and we were so grateful to them for allowing my dad to pass in such a dignified and comfortable manner.
I think of my experience at Hospice Wellington “like a warm nest” built by the love of a caring community; there to house and nurture the weak in need of shelter. The nest surrounds the dying and their family, providing a place to be cared for, to sustain and keep us, until our loved ones fly away. Having had time in the nest leaves us strong enough to fly on our own…