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Who we are
The Hospice Society of West Hants is a community-based non-profit working to bring compassionate hospice care to West Hants, Nova Scotia. Our vision is to build a local hospice facility where individuals can receive end-of-life care in a peaceful and supportive environment close to home. Along the way, we aim to provide resources and community programs to support individuals, families, and caregivers.
Mission
To establish a local hospice facility in West Hants, Nova Scotia, while improving death literacy and end-of-life support through education, resource-sharing, and connection to available services.
Vision
To provide holistic support for individuals & caregivers throughout their life-changing illness journey. We strive to build a compassionate network of volunteers, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Our Values
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Respect and Dignity
Dignity is perceived in various ways by different individuals. Acknowledging and respecting these differences is the initial step in fostering trusting relationships.
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Compassion
Grief is a shared human experience. We recognize your feelings of loss and seek to support you on your path to healing.
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Communication and Teamwork
You are the central figure in your own narrative. By expressing your needs, you enable us to effectively plan and implement necessary programs in our community.
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Integrity
Being accountable to the community and stakeholders serves as the foundation of trust for our organization.
The Hospice Society of West Hants began its journey in Ellershouse, Nova Scotia, in November 2023. It was born out of many meaningful community conversations at the Ellershouse Death Cafés, where residents expressed the growing need for more local end-of-life support services.
Nearly a year after its inception, and following even more community engagement, the Society held its first official information session in the fall of 2024, with nineteen individuals in attendance. We officially became a registered not-for-profit society with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies on October 10, 2024. Our first working and administrative Board of Directors was also established that same week.
Today, the Hospice Society of West Hants is a small but dedicated team working through the early stages of building a sustainable, community-centered organization. In the near future, we will be looking for volunteers to support fundraising efforts and other important activities that help us provide compassionate hospice care and death literacy in the West Hants region.