Langley Hospice Society - Traditionally known as a place where travelers could seek comfort and lodging, hospice has evolved as a modern concept into a philosophy of care for dying and grieving people and their families.

Langley Hospice Programs

Bereavement
Bereavement is grief associated with death. Grieving the death of a friend, acquaintance, relative or partner is never simple. The fact that our culture allows little time for the process of grief further complicates matters.

The Langley Hospice Bereavement Support Program offers:

One-on-one bereavement support for adults, teens and children
Loss support programs for adults, teens and children
School education program for grief and loss

For information on dates and times for the loss support groups, please contact Langley Hospice at (604) 530-1115.

Hospice Palliative Care
Hospice palliative care is for anyone facing life-limiting illness. Our programs provide emotional and practical support for individuals and their loved ones. It can be provided in any setting; at home, in hospitals, nursing homes or in special hospice facilities. Most of all, hospice palliative care is about living fully to the end of life with dignity and comfort.

Hospice coordinators and trained volunteers:

Work closely with the hospice palliative care team to provide emotional and practical support to clients and their relatives in hospitals and at home
Provides families and primary caregivers with brief respite or pause, usually two to four hours, from their caregiving responsibilities.
Provides a caring presence during the night for imminently dying people (vigil) in hospitals, extended care units, and the hospice residence.

Fall 2009 Children's Grief Support Program
Langley Hospice is offering a Grief Support Program for children ages 5 – 11 years who have experienced the loss of someone significant in their life. During group, children are encouraged to explore feelings of grief through the use of story, crafts, play, writing and movement within a safe and nurturing environment. This 8-week program will begin the first week in October. There is no fee for the group but pre-registation is required. For more information, please call Jane or Wendy at 604-530-1115.

2009 Teen Grief Support Group
Langley Hospice Society is offering a Support/Discussion Group for Teens who have lost an important person in their lives to death. The Group begins onTuesday, Oct 27. There is no fee for attending this group but pre-registration is required. For more info please contact Jane at 604-530-1115.

2009 Adult Grief Support Group
Langley Hospice is offering an afternoon Adult Grief Support Group starting Wednesday, October 28, to provide support to those grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can explore ways to better understand the grief journey. There is no charge for participation in the groups; for more information or to register, please call Angelika at 604-530-1115.