Programs and Services
At Chilliwack Hospice Society, we offer free, confidential, and compassionate support in a safe, low-barrier, and welcoming space. Referrals or formal diagnoses are not required to access our services.
These programs and services are made possible by the generous contributions of individuals and businesses within our community, and through support of Chilliwack Hospice Society events and the Thrifty Boutique.
Programs and services in this brochure reflect the range of supports offered by Chilliwack Hospice Society. Availability varies throughout the year based on community needs, scheduling, staffing, and resources. Some programs run continuously, while others are offered seasonally, annually, or as needed.
Bereavement Support
Personalized support for people of all ages, offered by professional staff in a safe, supportive space, to help individuals and families navigate their grief journey.
Bereavement Visitation
Volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to grieving individuals in their homes and in the community.
Offers free, low-barrier services tailored to meet the diverse needs of grieving children and youth, including individual and group support, in-school support, family activities, expressive arts, and equine connections.
A safe, supportive space for adults grieving the death of a loved one to connect with others, improve understanding of the grief process, ask unanswered questions, and access helpful resources. Meets once monthly on a drop-in basis.
A safe, supportive space for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Participants connect with others to share experiences, gain mutual support, and learn insights as they navigate their journey through grief and into renewal. Meets once weekly for eight weeks.
MAiD Grief Support Group
A safe, confidential group dedicated to providing support for individuals processing grief after a death through Medical Assistance in Dying. Meets once weekly for four weeks.
A supportive space for adults to process the grief following the death of a beloved pet. Participants share experiences, learn self-care strategies, and explore ways to honour their pet’s memory. Meets once weekly for four weeks.
Providing support for parents grieving the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or during the early stages of infancy.
Peer-led grief support offering connection, conversation, and mutual care. A welcoming space for grievers to share experiences, build relationships, and walk alongside one another. The group meets twice a month: on the first Thursday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Chilliwack Hospice Society for a regular group meeting, and on the third Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for lunch at a local restaurant chosen by the group.
This peer-led group supports adults grieving the death of a sibling; offering a safe space to connect, share experiences, and engage in creative activities to process grief.
A weekly opportunity for those who are grieving, caregivers of a dying person, and those living with a life-limiting illness to connect through a gentle walk around Sardis Park, followed by coffee or tea and conversation in the Serenity Garden Room, this program fosters healing and community in a relaxed setting.
A safe space offering support and understanding for those grieving sudden or traumatic deaths such as suicide, homicide, drug poisoning, or workplace accident. Meets once weekly for eight weeks and/or once monthly on a drop-in basis.
Palliative Care Support
A group for caregivers of a dying person to build meaningful relationships with others who understand your journey, share experiences, learn about anticipatory grief, and access resources in a supportive space. Meets once monthly.
Palliative Patient Visitation
Compassionate volunteers and staff provide companionship to palliative patients at Cascade Hospice Residence, Chilliwack General Hospital, and Bradley Centre, in care facilities, at the Hospice Society, and in their homes.
Vigil Services
A team of trained volunteers is available to provide bedside support to individuals and their families during the final 72 hours of a person’s life in a setting that is home to the individual.
Education and Training
Advance Care Planning
Free sessions guiding participants in creating end-of-life care plans, including representation agreements and advance directives.
Equips volunteers with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate support to individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges. Covering topics like communication, hospice palliative care, grief, and self-care, this 35-hour course is an essential foundation for anyone interested in hospice care.
Monthly in-person workshops and presentations on a variety of topics such as end-of-life, financial and estate planning, self-care and wellness.
Teen Grief Peer Support Training
Specialized training equipping teens to provide peer support to others experiencing grief. Students apply through the School District #33 Work Experience Program.
Relaxation Program
Volunteers provide weekly treatments featuring energy-based modalities such as Healing Touch and Reiki to promote calmness and healing. These sessions, available at Chilliwack Hospice Society or by request in Cascade Hospice Residence, support palliative and bereaved individuals in reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.