Resources
Websites
The Journey (from palliative to end of life)
Canadian Virtual Hospice - Main
Canadian Virtual Hospice - Resources
A Caregiver's Guide (pdf)
Articles
Grief
Eleanor Haley – 7 Ways to Treat Yourself with Kindness While Grieving
Vanessa Billy – We need to talk about death: I was not prepared for how lonely grief would be
Cleveland Clinic – Grief: What’s Normal, What’s Not – and 13 Tips to Get Through It
Crisis Support
Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team
T: 1-888-829-7484
Distress and Crisis Ontario
T: 416-486-2242
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ONTX Chat services available via text by between 2pm and 2am by texting “SUPPORT” to 258258 or an online chat is available by accessing the website
Grief & Bereavement
Children & Teens
Children and Youth Grief Network
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
My Life, Their Illness: PDF Activity Book for Kids
Heart House Hospice - Camp Erin
Please note: Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth (RHSP) attempts to provide convenient access to reputable resources, however, RHSP is not responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in any link posted on this website. These links should not be considered as an endorsement of the information, services or products found at those links.
Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns, call or text
the Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline.
T: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
T: 1-866-277-3553 in Quebec (24/7)
Text to 45645 (4 p.m. – Midnight ET). Text messaging rates apply.
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone can also support you.
Call 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
Text “CONNECT” to 686868.
Live Chat (7 p.m. to midnight ET)