Community based, working in cooperation with health care agencies, the hospital, and other community resources
What is Hospice?
The Revelstoke Hospice Society understands that from the time of a terminal illness diagnosis, clients and their families are on a journey. We are here to walk with you on this very personal journey. Hospice is not just a place but also a concept. The focus is on caring, not curing; on life, not death. Quality of life, family wellness, community involvement and personal dignity are all part of the compassion and progressive vision of hospice care.
A Note About Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are caring, sensitive people who have been successfully screened and have completed specialized training. They know how to listen without judgement and without giving advice. They respect your need for confidentiality and honour all religious and/or spiritual beliefs without imposing their personal values.
Christmas Grief Candlelight Service
Brandon Bowers Annual Holiday Remembrance Service. This ceremony uses music, poetry and readings to give you an opportunity to reflect on the loss of someone dear to your heart. You may choose to light a memorial candle, leave a personal note on the Christmas tree or take a keepsake ornament from the tree in memory. […]
Annual General Meeting
This year our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the MacPherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Center. Refreshments will be provided. Our guest speakers will include: Talia Camozzi, Registered Clinical Counsellor Theresa Camozzi – Naturopathic Doctor TOPIC: ‘Self Care for Caregivers”.
Death Cafe – January 28th, 2019
The Revelstoke Hospice Society proudly supports the monthly Death Cafes held at Dose Coffee, located at 101 – 2nd Street East from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Death Cafes are held the last Monday of each month. This event is free and members of the community are invited to attend. Please RSVP to thamilton88@gmail.com. Bring your […]
Pal/Palliative Education Session
The Revelstoke Hospice Society recently held a 20 hour volunteer training session for new volunteers from October 18 – 23rd, 2017. We are pleased to report that 5 new volunteers successfully participated along with 6 current volunteers who wanted to upgrade their education. Presenters for the sessions were all local professionals of various health care […]
Information Session for Grief Support Group
The Revelstoke Hospice Society is pleased to sponsor an information session for establishing a Grief Support Group in Revelstoke for all community members. This session will be held on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 in the MacPherson Room at the Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the session will be held from 7:00 p.m. […]