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Comfort, Compassion and Care for our Community
Services
We offer a variety of services and programs to the residents of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation Lands free of charge.
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Please contact us at 604-245-7380 or info@heronhospice.org to access, or learn more about any of the following services.
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Counselling
Our registered counsellors provide Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation community members and their families with practical and emotional support during their grief journey.​ We offer a safe place to express and process emotions, without judgement.
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Clients can access up to eight sessions at no cost.
Grief Groups
Our group sessions are held in person and led by one of our registered counsellors. Using a variety of approaches, participants explore grief together in a small, supportive setting, with time to share their experiences. Grief groups are offered at our Ladner and North Delta locations.
Group Programs
We offer a range of group programs designed to support individuals who are grieving, living with a life-limiting illness, or caring for someone who is. Our programs are varied and updated regularly to reflect the needs and interests of our community. We invite you to explore what’s currently available.
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Click here to see our current programs
Hospice Visits
Our dedicated volunteers visit the Irene Thomas Hospice seven days a week to offer connection, comfort, and companionship. They spend time with residents and their families, providing warm, compassionate support during a deeply meaningful time.
Tea Service
This program, led by our volunteers, creates a special moment of splendor for residents of the Irene Thomas Hospice and their families. Our volunteers offer refreshments and treats on an antique tea cart, served on beautiful china and silver.
Bereavement Bags
Our Bereavement Basket program was created to offer a sense of comfort & connection during the difficult time after a loved one dies. This basket was made possible by generous donations from Delta residents as a way to let you know that you are not alone. Each basket is lovingly prepared by Heron Hospice Society volunteers.​​
Community Education
Through workshops and webinars, we aim to help educate our community on end-of life issues, including death, grief and loss, and related topics. Partnering with allied healthcare professionals, these education sessions are open to the public and will feature end of life supports, advance planning, understanding hospice care, bereavement and more.
Lending Library
We feature a lending library, that includes a large variety of books on grief and bereavement, death and dying, self-care, and other related topics.
The library is open to Delta community members: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 2:30.
Grief Companions
When life gets in the way, it can feel like there is no time to sit and acknowledge your grief. When this happens, it can be helpful to carve out a specific time each week to pause, breathe, and process your grief. You will be matched with a trained Grief Companion volunteer and have a chance to meet via phone, online or in person at a time convenient to you. The volunteers, who are trained and supervised by a registered clinical counsellor, will listen and support participants through their grief journey.