Please note that effective immediately, the office will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday to Thursday.

This group offers a safe space for participants to express feelings and share experiences knowing that others will be understanding, non-judgmental, and supportive. Participants will explore the grieving process as well as coping, relaxation and stress management techniques and learn what others have found effective.

May 2nd to June 20th

Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm

Please note that this group is by registration only, and you must contact Leslie at 604-208-4378 or programs@prhospice.org to sign up.

The Powell River Hospice Society hosts a twice monthly drop-in for caregivers supporting a loved one with a chronic or acute illness. This is an informal gathering where participants share experiences and resources and take time to relax. Participation is free of charge. Meetings take place on Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. To register please contact programs@prhospice.org or 604-208-4378.

In light of Volunteer Week April 16-22, I want to thank our volunteers for being high quality human beings! You honestly inspire me so much in the way you care for people. I am always so impressed with the skills you bring from other work and life experiences. You are such a fun group of people to work with and I appreciate each of you. What a great team we have! Thank you!  

Sometimes people who are grieving can become so low they think about harming themselves or ending their life. If you are concerned a loved one may be suicidal here is what you can do. This information is provided by https://suicideprevention.ca/

For more information on how to support someone who is suicidal visit their website.  

Talking about suicide can provide tremendous relief and being a listener is the best intervention anyone can give. Talking about suicide will not cause suicide. When experiencing intense emotions, the person will not be able to problem solve. It is not your job to fix their problems. Listen, care, validate and be non-judgmental.

Questions you can consider asking someone if you are concerned:

• Are you thinking of suicide?

• Have you tried to end your life before?

• Have you been feeling left out or alone?

• Have you been feeling like you’re a burden?

• Do you feel isolated and or disconnected?

• Are you experiencing the feeling of being trapped?

• Has someone close to you recently died by suicide?

• How are you thinking of ending your life?

• Do you have the means to do this (firearms, drugs, ropes)?

• Have you been drinking or taken any drugs or medications?

• How have you been sleeping?

• Are you feeling more anxious than usual?

• Who can we contact that you feel safe and/or comfortable with?

Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433

Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566

Online chat service for adults www.crisiscentrechat.ca (noon-1am)

Seniors Distress Line 604-872-1234

Members of the Hospice House Development Committee include our eight board members, six community members, and our 4 staff members. The development work has been divided into three sub-committees: Fundraising, Community and Partner Engagement, and Design and Logistics.

The qathet Division of Family Practice has generously lent us their Communications Lead, Vanessa Bjerreskov, who is assisting us in the rebranding process (from PR Hospice Society to Four Tides Hospice Society); and in planning and implementing the Hospice House Fundraising Campaign.

The Fundraising Committee is the most active at the moment, as this committee combines sourcing our regular operations as well as raising money specifically for Hospice House.

Interested in learning more about how you can help? Contact us anytime at admin@prhospice.org!