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Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society - Support Services

End of Life Care / Palliative Care, Mental Health - Adult, Mental Health - Child & Youth, Services for Children, and Services for Youth

Provided by Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society (AHGSS)

AHGSS supports adults, parents, children, and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one.

AHGSS supports those living with life-limiting illnesses, those at end-of-life, their families and caregivers and those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Programs and services are offered at no-cost to the community. The following programs are offered:

Anticipatory Grief: Individual and group support is available to encourage caregivers as they explore changing roles and relationships, self-care and stress management, grief and loss, and planning for the future.
Vigil Services: Hospice companions may be available to keep vigil with a patient during the final 72 hours of life. This service may be offered in Holmberg House, the PCCU, or the patient’s residence.
Spiritual Care Services: AHGSS can provide spiritual support if requested through our hospice companions or by referring to local spiritual care practitioners.
Children & Youth Grief Support: Support Services specifically designed for those ages 3 to 18 years of age. Services include in-person one-to-one companioning, a variety of support groups, family and memorial events, Summer and day camps, educational classes, workshops and more. Throughout the year, there are additional events planned to match the needs of current clients.
Grief Support Groups: Grief support groups are offered to give families a place to share their grief story in a safe, supportive environment in the company of others who 'get it'.
Community Crisis Support: AHGSS staff can assist community groups by providing group or individual support in times of crisis related to a death.
Facilities Visitation: AHGSS volunteers provide bereavement support for individuals in hospital or long term care facilities.
Grief Support One-to-One Companions: A Grief Support Companion is a caring, trained AHGSS volunteer who will provide uninterrupted time in a safe, non-judgmental environment to talk about a loved one and how their death is affecting you. AHGSS offers eight grief support companion sessions, at no cost.