Hospice Huronia

Site: Fuller Ave

Service: Tomkins House

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Record #: MID0392
Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service) Emotional and social support for individuals dealing with a life-threatening illness and their families/caregivers and families grieving a loss.
  • provided by specially trained volunteers
  • available in the home, hospital or long term care facilities or,
  • Tomkins house hospice facility has 5 private rooms with murphy beds, personal washrooms and a home-like environment where those in the final weeks of life can live in comfort and dignity until they die.
  • 24/7 palliative care nursing to focus on pain and symptom management.
Bereavement Support Program
For anyone who has experienced the death of someone close, available in individual or group setting.
Activities include:
  • coffee and conversation Bereavement Support Group
  • yoga for grief
  • art therapy for grief
  • parent's circle
  • stay tuned

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Hospice: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Bereavement Support Program: vary by activity, call for information
Areas Served Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; Residency Requirements: Elmvale to Christian Island and over to Port Severn
Boundaries Elmvale to Christian Island and over to Port Severn
Eligibility
  • Individuals at the end of life and their families/care providers requiring palliative care or bereaved in need of support
  • Must meet Residency Requirements
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    Application
  • Anyone can refer someone to Hospice Huronia with the consent of the person being referred
  • Hospice conducts client assessment as final step in registration
  • Call for information or to register for support groups
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    Languages English - Reception, Website, Programs, Publications; French - Programs, by request
    Fees None - services ; None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Penetanguishene
    Address & Map
    948 Fuller Ave
    Penetanguishene, ON
    Canada L9M 1G7
     
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    Intersection Fuller Ave and Robillard Dr
    Physical Access Fully Accessible - Office ; Unknown - when service is provided in clients residence

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-549-1034
    Fax 705-549-5366
    E-Mail debbie.k@hospicehuronia.ca
    Website https://hospicehuronia.ca/
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospicehuronia
    Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospicehuronia/
    YouTube YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB5mYA7s9pCqSIxvfBEVmqYqMO8JM4MqY&si=IlwJu-H4khwg0aTR
    Primary Contact Debbie Kesheshian, Executive Director
    Volunteer Coordinator Marie-France Laramee, Coordinator, Volunteer Programs, Hospice Huronia; Email: mariefrance.laramee@hospicehuronia.ca

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