“Easing the journey of dying and grieving.”
We respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
Dates to Note
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Cancer Care Clinic
Held weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Cancer patients currently receiving cancer treatment can book healing touch appointments with qualified volunteers.
Email reception@comoxhospice.com or call 250-871-0696 for details.
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Weekly Walking Group - Thursdays 10am
CVHS offers a weekly walking group for CVHS bereavement clients in various locations. Weekly RSVP is required for details. Email reception@comoxhospice.com
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Advance Care Planning April 28th 1-3pm
Our next session will be held at the Courtenay LIbrary - 300 6th Street. Registration is required: Reserve your spot by emailing reception@comoxhospice.com or call 250-871-0696 (press 1) . Learn how you can make arrangements for your health care preferences should you not be able to speak for yourself.
Wellness Wednesdays
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Self Care Clinic 1-2:30pm
Complimentary 1/2 hour healing touch /Reiki treatments offered weekly by qualified volunteers.
Held each Wednesday afternoon by appointment 1-2:30. Registration required (see below).
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Mourning Coffee Café First Wednesday of Each Month 10am-Noon
An opportunity to share coffee/tea and baked goodies with others who have experienced a loss. Held at Ocean Front Village in the Craft Room. No registration required.
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Elephant in the Room Café 2nd Wednesday of Each Month 10am-Noon
For those who have a life-limiting illness to get beyond the small talk, and share conversation with others who are experiencing a similar situation over coffee/tea and baked goodies. At Ocean Front Village in the Family Dining Room. No registration required.
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Death Café 3rd Wednesday of Each Month 6:30-8:30pm
Candid conversations about death and dying over coffee/tea and baked goodies.
Held at the Evergreen Lounge 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. No registration required.
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Free Spirit Café 4th Wednesday of Each Month 10am-Noon
Participant-led discussions about spirituality in the CVHS meeting room.
Register by email at reception@comoxhospice.com or by calling 250-871-0696 (press 1 for reception).
We are grateful to be able to offer these public Wellness Wednesday Programs and our various support groups through funding provided by the Coastal Community Credit Union and the Comox Valley Community Foundation.
At Hospice we believe that living with an illness, dying, caregiving and grieving are normal parts of life.
We also believe that living life to the fullest is important for each of us. Our hope is that when an illness occurs or people are dying in our community they will experience dignity and peace; their caregivers will receive the help they need; and they, and their families and friends, will be supported in their grief.
We remain committed to supporting each person in the care that matters most to them. To us, hospice is a philosophy of care that takes place in people’s homes, in care facilities, in the community hospice and in hospital.
The Comox Valley Hospice Society provides education, care and support when you are healthy, when your care needs change and when a death occurs.
Contact our office at: 250-871-0696 or email: reception@comoxhospice.com for further information or assistance.
Online Tour of Aitken Community Hospice at Ocean Front Village
Ways We Can Help
When You’re Healthy
Prevent difficult conversations for family members and healthcare providers in the future by having Advance Care Planning conversations before an illness occurs.
When You Have a Life Limiting Illness
When you have a life limiting illness or are nearing the end of life, it can be comforting to have the emotional support of those who have helped others navigate such challenging transitions.
When You’re Caring For a Loved One
Being the primary caregiver for a loved one who is dying is a challenging time. Changes to daily routines, work schedules and priorities as an illness progresses can make it difficult to find time to care for yourself.
When You’re Grieving
Although death is a normal part of living, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. We provide compassionate emotional support that encourages the expression of grief and a personal path to healing.
Lending Library & Resources
The CVHS Lending Library has a wide range of age appropriate titles to offer on end-of-life topics including preparing for death, caring for a loved one who is dying, or navigating through grief.
Aitken Community Hospice
Our community hospice offers personalized care in a home like setting for people whose care needs may no longer be met at home, or, for those preferring residential hospice care.
For more information about admission to our community hospice you may wish to talk with your or your loved one’s family physician, a Home and Community Care Nurse or call the Director of Care at Ocean Front Village.
For a virtual tour of the Aitken Community Hospice click here.
Ways You Can Help
Your donation has a direct impact on families in the Comox Valley who are dying, caring for a loved one at the end of life, or grieving a death.
Stay Connected
70% of our operating budget depends on private donations from donors like you.
We’d love to keep in touch, to keep you informed about end of life care in the Comox Valley and fundraising opportunities.
CVHS acknowledges those that have provided grants in support of our work
Hospice is a philosophy of caring. CVHS would like to thank our many donors, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed time, dollars, and stories. Without you, we couldn’t ease the journey of dying and grieving for people of the Comox Valley.
