Information Sources

Resources and Support for Caregivers

There are many excellent resources available on the Internet dealing with all aspects of hospice palliative care. The following sites give an overview of the structure on hospice palliative care in Canada as well as good general information.

Another good place to find links to useful information is the Interior Health Palliative Care Resources for Patients and their Families – This is a page provided by Interior Health with links to many resources.

Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association is the national association which provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.

British Columbia Hospice and Palliative Care Association is an umbrella organization whose mission is to provide a leadership role for its member organizations and individuals to ensure quality of care for British Columbians faced with a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement.

Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness, death, and loss. Patients, friends, volunteers and medical professionals can use this interactive site to explore end of life issues with peers.

Growth House. Hospice Advocacy Organization, located in the San Franciso Bay area, whose influence extends throughout North America.

International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care. Information on Hospice Issues worldwide.

Hospice Foundation provides an excellent database on most hospice palliative care topics.

Mental Health services:

BC Mental Health & Addictions
Canadian Mental Health Association
Elderly Outreach 250-953-3966