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Serving
Communities of Semiahmoo Peninsula
The
White Rock Hospice Society cares for individuals and families who are facing
a progressive, life-limiting illness, and those who are grieving the death
of a loved one.
- professional
counselling and volunteer support
- no charge
- virtually
no waiting period
- programs
are run by registered clinical counsellors and dedicated volunteers
- safe
and caring environment in which people can explore the meaning, purpose
and value in their lives
History
of the White Rock Hospice Society
In 1981, a community meeting was held in White Rock to
discuss the need for palliative care services. A committee was formed to
establish a hospice society, which was duly incorporated in 1982.
In 1993
The Society purchased a house with a substantial down payment accumulated
over many years of fundraising for this purpose. This house was established
as a Resource Centre for programs, grief groups, counselling and administrative
support.
Future
directions
Generous
legacy donations have enabled White Rock Hospice Society to pay off our
original mortgage and also to purchase the house to the west of the Hospice
Resource Centre. This is a first step towards our long hoped for goal of
giving direct hospice care as well as the support that we have so ably
provided.
Working
closely with the new Fraser Health Authority and other hospice societies within the Health Authority, the White Rock Hospice Society is participating in the development of new funding initiatives as well as defining the core services for Hospice Palliative Care within the region.
Mission
Statement
Serving the communities of the Semiahmoo Peninsula, the White Rock Hospice Society cares for individuals and families who are facing a progressive, life-limiting illness, and those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
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