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Nanaimo Community Hospice Society provides compassionate hospice care, grief support, and community programs for children, youth, adults, and families in Nanaimo, ensuring no one has to navigate dying, caregiving, and grief alone.

Come See Us at the Seniors Health & Wellness Fair!Nanaimo Community Hospice is excited to be joining the Seniors Health ...
10/17/2026

Come See Us at the Seniors Health & Wellness Fair!

Nanaimo Community Hospice is excited to be joining the Seniors Health & Wellness Fair next week!
Stop by to say hello, meet our team, and learn more about the free grief support programs and services available through Nanaimo Community Hospice. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and share information and resources about how we support children, youth, adults, and families in our community.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo
The fair will also feature exhibitors, health talks, door prizes, flu & COVID shots, and more.
Free to attend & free parking!
We hope to see you there! 💙

October’s Intro to Grief: Child and Youth Grief SessionHow does grief present in children and youth, and how can we supp...
10/16/2026

October’s Intro to Grief: Child and Youth Grief Session

How does grief present in children and youth, and how can we support them through grief and loss?
Join Bronte Pike, our Child & Youth Counsellor, for our monthly free online information session exploring how children and youth experience and express grief. We’ll discuss ways to support children and youth who are grieving, how to talk about death and dying, how grief can change through the years, and helpful resources.

📅 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

This session is now offered monthly, providing ongoing opportunities for parents, caregivers, family members, and others in our community to learn more about supporting grieving children and youth.

To register:
📞 250-591-8811
📧 [email protected]

Please share this information with anyone in our community who may benefit. 💙

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🍂In observance of Thanksgiving, Nanaimo Community Hospice will be closed on Monday, Octob...
10/12/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🍂

In observance of Thanksgiving, Nanaimo Community Hospice will be closed on Monday, October 12th.
We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 AM and look forward to welcoming you back then.
From all of us at Nanaimo Community Hospice, we wish our community a peaceful and meaningful Thanksgiving.

World Mental Health Day 2026Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day.This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard:...
10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day 2026

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day.
This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” reminds us of the importance of truly listening to people with lived experience and recognizing the knowledge, perspectives, and understanding they bring.

We know that grief can have a profound impact on our emotional and mental well-being. Everyone experiences grief differently, and every person's story and experience matters.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges related to grief, we are here for you.
To learn more about our free grief support programs and services or to arrange an intake appointment, please contact us at:
250-591-8811
[email protected]
https://www.nanaimohospice.com/

Learn more about World Mental Health Day and this year's theme from the World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

Your experience matters. Your voice matters. You deserve to be heard.

🎉 Our 50/50 Raffle Draw Is Complete! 🎉Thank you to everyone who participated in our Give the Gift of Hope 50/50 Raffle! ...
10/07/2026

🎉 Our 50/50 Raffle Draw Is Complete! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Give the Gift of Hope 50/50 Raffle! 💚💙
The draw has officially taken place, and the lucky winner has been contacted and received their prize.
To respect the winner’s privacy, we will not be sharing their name publicly.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and helped make this fundraiser possible.
50% of the proceeds support Nanaimo Community Hospice’s Child & Youth Grief Support Programs, helping us continue providing compassionate free grief support to children and youth in our community.

Thank you for supporting Nanaimo Community Hospice! 💚💙

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day - October 8th, 2026Tomorrow, October 8th, is National Children’s Hospice...
10/07/2026

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day - October 8th, 2026

Tomorrow, October 8th, is National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day. This is a day to raise awareness about the importance of compassionate, coordinated care for infants, children and youth living with serious illness, and the families who walk alongside them.

Pediatric palliative care can begin at the diagnosis of a serious illness and continue throughout a child and family’s journey, including grief and bereavement support following a death.

We recognize that the death of an infant, child, or youth can have a profound and lasting impact on parents, siblings, caregivers, and those who loved them.
Our role is to be there through grief and bereavement.
We provide compassionate free grief support to children, youth, adults, and families in our community. We are here for you.

If you know someone who may need support, please consider sharing our contact information with them. They can contact us to learn more about our services or arrange an intake appointment.

Nanaimo Community Hospice Society
📞 250-591-8811
📧 [email protected]

To learn more about pediatric palliative care and the journey of care, please visit Canada’s Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance:
https://www.pediatricpalliativecare.ca/

🍂 Scent & Grief Program - The Scent of October 🍂Scent & Grief is a monthly program for Nanaimo Community Hospice clients...
10/06/2026

🍂 Scent & Grief Program - The Scent of October 🍂

Scent & Grief is a monthly program for Nanaimo Community Hospice clients that explores how our sense of smell can provide comfort and support as we navigate grief and loss.

Join us for our next session:
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM

This month’s scent is a warm and comforting “Pumpkin Spice” blend featuring:
🌿 Clove – stimulating and helps with concentration
🤎 Cinnamon – soothing and warming, helping to calm chaotic thoughts and turbulent emotions
✨ Nutmeg – uplifting for moods
Together, these warm autumn scents can bring comforting reminders of childhood and nurturing community support.

Current clients: Contact us to register for the session.
Not currently a client? If you are interested in this program, please contact us to arrange an intake appointment.
📞 250-591-8811
📧 [email protected]

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, honour ...
10/01/2026

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, honour those affected by breast cancer, and recognize the families, friends, caregivers, and communities who support them.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada.
This month, we stand with those living with breast cancer, those remembering someone they have lost, and everyone whose life has been touched by the disease.

Awareness also reminds us of the importance of learning about breast cancer, its risk factors, and screening.
For more information and resources, visit the Canadian Cancer Society:
https://cancer.ca/en/ways-to-give/breast-cancer-awareness-month

💙 A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! 💚Our Yoga & Mindfulness for Grief & Loss program begins next week, and we still have a f...
10/01/2026

💙 A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! 💚

Our Yoga & Mindfulness for Grief & Loss program begins next week, and we still have a few spaces available!

This 6-week program is designed for children ages 9–12 who are navigating grief, change, or death. Through yoga, mindful movement, and connection, children will have a supportive space to explore and move through their grief.

🧘 Tuesdays, October 6 – November 10
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Nanaimo Community Hospice, 1080 St. George Crescent
💙 This program is available to Nanaimo Community Hospice clients.

Current clients: To register, please contact us at:
📞 250-591-8811
📧 [email protected]

Not currently a client? If your child may benefit from this program, please contact us to arrange an intake appointment:
📞 250-591-8811
📧 [email protected]

The program starts October 6, so please reach out soon if you’re interested!

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30.Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliat...
09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30.

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. We also acknowledge the lasting and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system.
Today is an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and continue the journey toward reconciliation.
Every Child Matters.

Please note that Nanaimo Community Hospice will be closed today, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

To learn more and access educational resources, please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

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1080 St. George Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
V9S1X1

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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