Supports individuals who have a life-threatening illness or are facing end of life issues, and who wish to receive palliative care at home, hospice, residential care facility, or hospital.
Care is provided to patients and families by a team who provide physical and emotional support, information on services and care options, teach families how to provide or assist with care, and referrals to available services such as volunteers or counselling.
Agency
1501 5th Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Elk Valley Hospital
Community Care Office:
Fax:
Eligibility
Patients must have a life-threatening illness or be facing end of life issues; have a life expectancy of weeks or months rather than years; understand the primary goal of care/treatment is quality of life, not cure of disease; and agree to the referral or to consultative support.
Application process
Referral required. Contact your local Home and Community Care office for more information.
Program fee
Most services are covered by the BC Medical Services Plan or the BC Palliative Care Benefits Program. There may be some additional charges for certain services such as per diem costs in hospice residences.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
