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Program:	Kenora Rainy River District Visiting Hospice Services
Organizations:	Kenora District Homes - Kenora - Pinecrest Home - Administration and Community Support Services
Phone Numbers:	807-468-4454
Toll-Free:	1-866-968-4454
Fax:	807-468-8490
Website:	www.kenoradistricthomes.ca/
Address:	1220 Valley Dr Kenora, ON P9N 2W7
Location:	Located on Valley Dr in the N end of Kenora Closest intersection is at Valley Dr and Drewry Dr Situated near St John Paul II School
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Volunteer hours vary
Service Description:	Coordinates services and support of volunteers who offer companionship and support to individuals and families with a chronic or life-limiting illness Recruits and screens volunteers willing to donate time with palliative care patients Matches volunteers with clients on a one-on-one basis Provides a 30-hour training course for volunteers Promotes services and educates member communities about the benefits of Palliative Care volunteers Accepts donations and issues charitable donation receipts; must specify which community the donation is directed to Friendly visiting volunteer services provided include: Respite care for caregivers Assistance with shopping, making phone calls, writing letters, getting to appointments, and community outings Bedside support Support in home, hospital, or long term care facility Offers palliative care coordination in following communities: Atikokan Dryden Ear Falls Emo Fort Frances Ignace Kenora Rainy River Red Lake
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals and families experiencing a time of need with a family member with a chronic or life-limiting illness
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-2-2025
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