Resources & Services

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Advance Care Planning

Advance care planning begins by thinking about your beliefs, values and wishes regarding future health care treatments if you become incapable of expressing your own decisions

Grief & Bereavement

Whether coping with life-threatening diagnosis or dealing with the loss of a loved one, Northern Health's free grief and bereavement support program is available to help you.

Referrals can be made by an individual, a physician, any health care professional or community agency. 

Spiritual Care

As a non-denominational association, the QDHPCA knows everyone's spiritual needs are different. It is also an important part of the individuals well-being.

Recommended Readings

There is a wealth of knowledge written about death, dying, grief, and bereavement. Listed are some books that you might find helpful.

Helpful Resources

The internet is filled with palliative care websites, but which one pertains to you as a Canadian?

Helpful Podcasts & Apps

Sometimes there is no time to read a book on all the elements of death and dying. That's why an app or a podcast can be so helpful during difficult times

Palliative Care Volunteers

Direct Care Palliative Volunteers provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to those that are dying and their loved ones.

Indirect Care Palliative Volunteers assist with community events and education.

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