"The death of a loved one is never easy, but each person we encountered at Victoria Hospice eased our way with their care and attention, not only to my mother but to my sister and me as well.  Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every request was met with a smile and a sense of understanding and compassion.  I now know where angels go before they die - they work and volunteer at             Victoria Hospice."

Victoria Hospice has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families in Victoria, British Columbia since 1980. This care is called palliative or comfort care, and includes expert physical care as well as counselling, spiritual care and bereavement services. Hospice palliative care is offered in patients’ homes, on our 17-bed in-patient unit, and as specific medical consultation to patients in other health care facilities. Over 400 trained volunteers provide companionship and support, both on our in-patient unit as well as in the community.

Our beautifully refurbished Richmond Pavilion in-patient unit is as home-like as possible and includes a lounge with a television, DVD and stereo equipment, children’s toys and games, a well-stocked kitchen, a quiet/meditation room, solarium, an enclosed smoking area for patients, and a beautiful rooftop garden. Visiting hours are unrestricted. Children and pets are invited to visit, too. Most of our patient rooms are private rooms and feature sofa beds where visiting family members can stay overnight if they wish; three patient rooms are semi-private rooms and do not have sofa beds.

About 50% of Victoria Hospice annual operating costs must be funded through community donations to our Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation.   *Please note: the Foundation staff have moved permanently to new office space at Stadacona Centre, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC  V8S 5J2. New telephone number for donation or fundraising event inquiries:  (250) 952-5720, or send an e-mail.

For more information, read our Victoria Hospice Guide to Services brochure,  Fast Facts,  Frequently Asked Questions, our Annual Report, the latest Report to Donors, our News & Events page, or the current issue of our Bereavement Newsletter.