Pathways | Palliative & Bereavement Support

Palliative & Bereavement Support - Burnaby

Caregiver Support, End of Life Care / Palliative Care, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, and Mental Health - Child & Youth

Provided by Burnaby Hospice Society

Offers individual grief counselling, one-on-one support, a variety of grief support groups, emotional support, respite support and resources for residents of Burnaby.

Services include:
Individual Counselling
The program offers short-term individual counselling by a registered clinical counsellor to anyone within two years of loss. Services are designed to meet the individual’s specific needs. Referrals can also be made to specialized professionals if further support is needed.

Young Adults Grief Support Groups
The program offers safe, non-judgmental grief support for adults between 18-30. Participants meet to explore and express thoughts and feelings about their grieving process by listening, sharing, recognizing, learning, and guiding one another. A clinical counsellor leads the group.

Spousal Loss Support Group
The program offers a safe, non-judgmental support group for those grieving the loss of their spouse. Participants meet to explore and express thoughts and feelings about their grieving process by listening, sharing, recognizing, learning, and guiding one another. The group is led by a clinical counsellor.

Healing Journeys Walking Groups
Offers weekly walks on scenic park trails in the City of Burnaby for people experiencing grief due to the death of someone they care about. These walks provide informal grief support, comfort and companionship to make the grief journey bearable. The walking groups offer the opportunity to walk and talk while meeting new people who share a common experience that can provide mutual support and acceptance.

Volunteer Visitors:
In-Home Volunteer Support offers emotional and practical support through conversation, companionship, assistance with small errands, and other activities. Visiting in-home volunteers are available for patients and their families at home or in retirement residences and long-term care facilities.

Caregiver Support: Provides resources for caregivers and referrals to support groups. Volunteers are available to family members who need a break from the bedside of the loved one, and also provide a compassionate listening ear for caregiver support.

Complementary Therapies: The volunteers offer a variety of relaxation therapies such as reiki, therapeutic touch, and massage, which can help ease pain, reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Life Review:
Life review is an integral part of bringing one’s life to a close. As life ends, we want to know that we have indeed been seen and that our life has had value and meaning. Patients and families can make an appointment for the services of a volunteer trained in life review techniques to help them tell their stories.

Sitting Vigils:
Vigil volunteers provide the support and physical presence that patients and families may need during a loved one’s final moments of life. Vigil volunteers may come in hours or days before death.

To receive an online intake form or for more information, please contact the service through the information below.

604-520-5087

Public email: info@burnabyhospice.org

Website: https://www.burnabyhospice.org/

4535 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 0E5

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost