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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Dorothy Ley Hospice
Phone Numbers: 416-626-0116
Fax: 416-626-7285
Email: info@dlhospice.org
Website: www.dlhospice.org
Address: 220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
Intersection: The West Mall and The Queensway
Location: Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours * Administration: Mon-Sun 9am-9pm
Executives: Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator
416-626-0116 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org
Contacts: Jennifer MacLellan - Community Care Navigator
416-626-0116 ext 233
Pam Charlebois - Director of Residential Care
416-626-0116 ext 231 * pcharlebois@dlhospice.org
Service Description: Programs and services for physical, emotional, spiritual, informational and practical support needs of individuals living with a life-limiting illness, their families/caregivers * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * bereavement support available to the general public who have not been previously connected to the hospice for end-of-life care * volunteer opportunities available


Services and programs:
  • Community Program: Care Coordination and Counselling (nurses and social workers visit palliative individuals and their caregivers to discuss their needs * help navigating the healthcare system * coordinate and monitor support services) * Palliative Physician Care * Spiritual Care * Wellness Day Program (socialization and peer support activities such as games, cards, arts and crafts, guest speakers, gentle exercise, etc) * Wellness Therapies (therapeutic touch, massage and acupressure foot massage, pet therapy, and acupuncture to individuals living with a limiting illness and/or their family caregivers) * Caregiver Support * Grief and Bereavement Care
  • Residential Program - 12 bed residential hospice * 24-hour end-of-life care in a home-like environment during an individual's last weeks of life * pain and symptom management
  • Home Visitation - trained volunteers provide support and companionship* respite to families and caregivers
  • Resources - workshops, lectures and information sessions about hospice palliative care for members of the community and for health care professionals


Services and Programs:
Fees: Free
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 18 years and older who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Etobicoke and area

About Us

We foster hope and dignity through exemplary care, advocacy, education, and research for individuals living with the challenges of life-limiting illness or loss


This information was last completely updated on: 6-27-2025


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