Dear friends, neighbours, clients and community members,
On behalf of the staff and volunteers at Cowichan Hospice, we want you to know that you are not alone during this unsettling time.
We will get through this, together.
Check on your neighbours, call your friends, reach out for help if you need it. And if you or someone you know is struggling with grief or an advancing illness, know that Cowichan Hospice is here to help.
For many in Cowichan, social isolation was a challenge prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thanks to your support, clients will continue to receive care even while we take while taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
Since Tuesday, March 17th, we have made the following decisions regarding hospice services in Cowichan:
- We are offering all clients support over the phone or by video-call.
- We are accepting new intakes by phone and will connect new clients with supporting volunteers for phone support. We welcome those interested in using Hospice programs to contact us by phone, email or fax (please see numbers below) and will connect new clients with supporting volunteers for phone or video calls.
- We have suspended all wellness sessions, at the Hospice office, in homes and in facilities, and have suspended all visits to patients in hospital.
The situation is evolving rapidly and we will continue providing support to individuals and families in our community while taking the necessary steps to keep clients, volunteers, and staff safe. If you or someone you know would like to use hospice services please get in touch with us:
By Phone: 250-701-4242 or 1-888-701-4242 (toll-free from Ladysmith)
Fax: 250 701-4243
Email: frontdesk@cowichanhospice.org
Events:
You may have heard that Reel Alternatives fundraising films have been cancelled for March and April. This is following the advice of our provincial government to cease all gatherings of 50 people or more.
Our Annual General Meeting, which usually takes place in early May, has been tentatively moved to June 9th.
Happily, construction on Cowichan Hospice House continues to be on schedule.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Please check our Facebook and our website for up to date information.
The Cowichan community is strong, loving and compassionate, and we will get through this together. And remember, wash your hands!
Thank you for your continued support during this challenging time.
With love,
Cowichan Hospice staff & volunteers
