Our Services
The following services listed below are provided free-of-charge and available to oceanside residents who are living with a life-threatening illness, or those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information at 250-752-6227
Grief Support for Individuals & Families
Confidential and supportive services are available for those who are grieving the loss of someone, those who have a life-limiting illness, and for those who are supporting in a caregiver capacity. Grief support is provided by our OHS Grief Specialist or a trained volunteer. We offer short-term, one-on-one sessions, and facilitate anticipatory and general grief groups throughout the year. Videoconference or telephone support is also available.
New Beginnings Support Group
This group is for people who have lost a spouse or partner. The 8 week sessions allow for participants to share their experiences, feelings, and challenges around the loss and what they now face. It is co-facilitated by trained volunteers and is offered multiple times/year based on client need.
Walking Group
The walking group is a 3-month program, open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. It is a weekly time to connect to walk and talk at a relaxed pace with others on their grief journey. The group offers space to share ideas and support, while benefiting from some fresh air and exercise. Trained and caring volunteers participate in the group to support connection and are available to provide a listening ear.
Volunteer Visiting
Volunteers can offer companionship to palliative clients and the bereaved, and offer respite for family caregivers, Visits can be arranged to your home, long-term facility, or Oceanside Hospice at Trillium.
Comfort Kits
Comfort kits are provided to registered clients that have recently suffered a loss. Our grief packages contain comfort items to help support the grief journey and will be delivered directly to your home.
Hospice Lending Library
An extensive and up-to-date selection of books and DVDs dealing with end-of-life issues, caregiving, grief, and loss are available on loan from the Resource Centre.
Restorative Care
Trained Reiki and Healing Touch practitioners provide a safe and peaceful place for people who are living with a life-threatening illness or who are dying, caregiving or grieving, to be cared for and nurtured.
Palliative Vigils
Volunteers are available to sit at the bedside of individuals in long-term care facilities during their last days/hours, as requested by the family.
Equipment Loan Program
We offer a variety of medical equipment to allow palliative clients to remain comfortably in their own homes:
- Hospital Bed
- Walkers
- Commodes
- Raised toilet seats
- Overbed tables
- Wheelchairs
- Bath chairs
- Comfort cushions/mattress
Other Community Resources
The Society of Organized Services also offers many services in our community such as:
- Meals on Wheels
- Seniors Advocacy Services
- Oceanside Better at Home (grocery shopping, light housekeeping, yard maintenance, transportation to non-medical appointments)
- Income tax returns
Please click on the following button for the SOS Program Guide for further information about these and other community programs.
Advance Care Planning: What You Need To Know
The Ministry of Health encourages all capable adults in BC to do advance care planning and take the further step of documenting their wishes and instructions. A guide, “My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment,” is available to assist in this planning.
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.