Cowichan Hospice provides skilled, compassionate, whole-person support to individuals with life-limiting illness, their caregivers and those grieving a death.

Staff and highly-trained volunteers offer accessible, quality, end-of-life care to meet the emotional and social needs of our clients, as well as provide practical information and resources. Support is free and confidential and available to any adult in the Cowichan region. Clients are served in their homes, in hospital, in long-term care, in Cowichan Hospice House, by phone or online.

Our Services

• One-to-one companioning for individuals living with advancing illness and their caregivers
• Support for patients and their families at Cowichan Hospice House
• One-to-one and group support for people grieving a death
• Relaxing wellness treatments such as Reiki and Therapeutic Touch for those with a life-limiting illness, their caregivers, or those grieving a death
• Advance Care Planning workshops and resources
• Lending library centered on end-of-life issues, caregiving and grief, including picture books for children
• Resources and support for family and caregivers of grieving children

Our Values

Compassion – Fostering kindness, empathy and understanding

Respect – Respecting each person’s vulnerability and needs

Integrity – Commitment to act in alignment with our organizational values

Collaboration – A collaborative team approach, providing excellence in end-of-life care

Honouring Life – Honouring and celebrating each person’s life

Equity: Building positive relationships within our diverse community

Accountability: We are accountable to our clients, to our community and to each other