About Us
Why is hospice needed?
At some time, in some way, we must all face the end of life, and most of us share a common hope – that when death comes to us or a loved one, it will be peaceful. We hope to be surrounded by those we love, feeling safe, comfortable and cared for.
There is considerable fear, avoidance and denial around the end of life. Hospice is here to support and educate the community about the value of acknowledging, savouring and sharing the time and the relationships each of us has left.
Oceanside Hospice Society (OHS) is a non-profit charity that was incorporated in 1990.
- Community funded and volunteer-driven
- Over 60 volunteers and six staff serving individuals and families facing end-of-life.
- We focus on patient comfort and quality of life during the patients' final months and days.
- Our services are offered free of charge to those in the Oceanside communities of Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Deep Bay, Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Errington, Coombs, Hilliers and Whiskey Creek.
- We also support patients at Oceanside Hospice at Trillium, in homes, and in the community.
- Our volunteers are trained in companionship, grief support, palliative vigils, Reiki and Healing Touch.
Board of Directors
Oceanside Hospice Society Board of Directors are responsible for determining the best mix of members to carry our organization forward. Having a diverse board that reflects Oceanside communities and serves people experiencing loss, grief and end of life care is extremely important.
We encourage community members with an interest in non-profit governance and a commitment to compassionate care to apply. Should you wish to be considered for the Oceanside Hospice Board of Directors, kindly forward or email a letter of interest and we will be in touch prior to the application process to ensure you have all information required.
The application process for new and prospective board members will open in April, as the election for new board members will take place at our Annual General Meeting at the end of June.
All board correspondence and enquires can be forwarded to executivedirector@oceansidehospice.com or by mail to
Oceanside Hospice Society
210 Crescent Road West
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1J9
Our Staff
The Oceanside Hospice Society team consists of an Executive Director, Operations Manager, Fund Development Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Intake Coordinator and Grief Specialist. We also have more than 60 active volunteers who are a big part of our team, lending their time, expertise, and efforts to help us facilitate our programs and services in the community.
2024–2027 Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan outlines Oceanside Hospice Society’s vision, priorities, and goals for the next three years. Developed with input from staff, board members, and community partners, this plan serves as a roadmap to strengthen our services, deepen community connections, and ensure compassionate, sustainable care across the Oceanside region.
We benefit richly from the support of our community.
Oceanside Hospice at Trillium has been in operation since 2015 and is operated in partnership with Vancouver Island Health Authority.
The Hospice features six beautiful private rooms, a comfortable family room, and a large private garden space.
Hospice palliative care, also called end-of-life care, includes a range of services for dying people of all ages, including children, and their families. Quality End-of-Life care supports palliative clients, their families and caregivers before, during and after death, and addresses aspects of the illness and death experience that are physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and practical.
Our focus is on comfort rather than on curing an illness – to give people the best possible quality of life we can. For more information about how to access Island Health Hospice Palliative Care Services, please click below.
Join Us
Join Oceanside Hospice Society in making a difference. Become a member, donate, or volunteer to help provide free, compassionate care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Together, we can ensure dignity and support when it’s needed most.