Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA2015 | Last Modified: 07 Jan 2020 | Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Answering Machine 905-468-4433 |
| Fax | 905-468-7149 |
| notlpc@bellnet.ca | |
| Website | www.notlpc.com |
| Primary Contact | Bonnie Bagnulo, Program Manager |
| Alternate Contact | Erica Moncion, Administrative Staff Assistant |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Margret Walker, Volunteer Represenative |
| Primary Executive | Patricia Whitwell, Board Chair |
| Alternate Executive | Cindy Grant, Treasurer |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Located In Community | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Address & Map | Niagara Health, Niagara-on-the-Lake Site 176 Wellington St Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Byron St and Wellington St |
| Mailing Address | Box 130 Niagara Health, Niagara-on-the-Lake Site 176 Wellington St Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Focuses on caring support and quality of life for seriously ill people residing in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and their families/caregivers. Offers services at home and at the three long term care facilities through trained visiting volunteers. * provides compassionate, emotional support, companionship and caregiver relief * lends a wide variety of equipment which includes wheelchairs, recliner/lift chairs, walkers, TV/DVD players * has an extensive lending library of books, CDs and DVDs * provides phone and one on one bereavement support |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Eligibility | Any resident of the Regional Municipality of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, including individuals in a long-term care facility or a private home. |
| Application | Anyone can refer - a medical referral is not required. The Program Manager will assess the needs of the clients and their families and/or caregivers and suggest ways to help them cope. However, a Palliative Care doctor needs to be referred by another physician. |
| Languages | English ; Dutch - some volunteers ; German - some volunteers ; Others may be available |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1986 |
| Elections | Oct |
| Meetings | Third Tue at 12 noon |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Equipment Loan ; Bereavement Support Groups ; Palliative Care ; Respite Care |
| Print Material | Brochures available |
| Events | Fundraisers: Healing Cycle Ride in Oct * Shred-it Campaign in Aug |