End of Life Peer Support Group

Peer to peer support gathering for those living with a life limiting illness. Drop-in Everyone welcome.

Address / Contact Info

Campbell River Hospice Society

440 Evergreen Road Campbell River, BCV9W 0C7

Executive Director : Louise Daviduck

Phone Numbers

Phone: (250) 286-1121

Fax: (250) 286-1195

Hours of Operation

Regular hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Web Links

Website Email

Amenities

Accessibility features:

access friendly, accessible by public transit, all accommodation is on ground level, disabled parking, fully accessible, ground floor office, off street parking, walker and scooter, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair accessible elevator, wheelchair/walker friendly (must be able to self-transfer)

Service Details

Regional Centres Served	Campbell River, Cortes Island, Gold River, Manson's Landing, Oyster River, Port Hardy , Port McNeill, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward
Program fee	0.00
How to apply	Drop in - we do not have a support group during Covid-19. Please call 250-286-1121 for more information.

Categorization

Social Services > Community Support > Grief

Location Map

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This program was last updated on: 29 Jul 2020.