Near North Palliative Care Network

Near North Palliative Care Network Near North Palliative Care Network (Nipissing/Parry Sound) Volunteer Visiting Hospice & Reg. Charity. Main Office in North Bay, ON. Charitable Organization.

ABOUT US

The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is the Volunteer Visiting Hospice of Nipissing/Parry Sound Districts. NNPCN is a registered charity providing one-stop, face-to-face and online Volunteer Visiting Hospice Community Services. Satellite Teams in Sturgeon Falls (West Nipissing), Mattawa and Area and Sundridge (Almaguin). All services are free of charge. B.N.: 892020884RR0001. R

egistration Date: 1995 April 01
$300K+/year, partially funded by the NE LHIN, the financial arm of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in Ontario, Canada. 10+ working Board Directors, 4+ staff, 4+ contracted outsources, 10+ Key Volunteer Leads, 20+ placements/year, 48+ key team players/year, 100+ trainees/volunteers in several locations, average of 2,500 clients/year. Nipissing District: 144,000 people, 15,313 km2. Parry Sound District: 42,162 people, 9,322.80 km2. Since 1987, NNPCN has worked with direct referrals from the community and healthcare partners. Since March 14th, 2020, due to the pandemic, we updated our services, policies and procedures, intake and assessment forms to serve our community better and more. All services are accessible to clients. NNPCN is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s accessibility laws. The number of clients served by our Volunteers is doubling exponentially from year to year. All stakeholders are welcome to refer clients to NNPCN. We offer Friendly Visits to combat social isolation among seniors lacking social support, living independently in the community or in facilities; Palliative Care Visiting Hospice, Caregiver’s Respite and Support, Bereavement and Grief Support Sessions (individual and group), Training and Education for ageing and end of life. The Near North Palliative Care Network would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe of Nipissing First Nation on lands covered by the Robinson-Huron Treaty territory. OUR MISSION
To enhance the comfort, dignity, and quality of life of individuals with a terminal illness, and to offer bereavement support throughout the community. OUR VISION
Our Vision is that every resident of Northeastern Ontario can experience their end-of-life with dignity and comfort, pain free, and with physical, psychological, social and spiritual support provided to them wherever they may be living: in the hospital, in hospices, in long-term care facilities or at home. We support a decentralized model of palliative caregiving, going to the client where the client is. OUR CORE VALUES

Human Dignity
We value each person as a unique individual with a right to respect and acceptance. Compassion
We value a quality of presence and caring that accepts people as they are and fosters healing and acceptance. Social Responsibility
We value integrity and the promotion of the just use of resources entrusted to us for the enhancement of human life. Community Service
We value a work climate of mutual trust and harmony that enables healing, collaboration and the fulfillment of human potential. Excellence
We value quality of care, work life, and ongoing education and training. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Individual with a life-limiting illness, family and caregivers are at the centre of care, compassionate listening, companioning, non-judgmental support, confidentiality, and professionalism. Please consider donating generously, call us right now! Phone: (705) 497-9239 . Toll free: 1-800-287-9441. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nnpcn.com

TO DONATE ONLINE: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/near-north-palliative-care-network-nipissing-parry-sound/

PLEASE REMEMBER US BETWEEN YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND INTERNET BILLS. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VISITING HOSPICE TO PROVIDE FREE HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY.

What kind of grief are you struggling with right now? We want to hear from you...  https://nnpcn.com/care-conversations/...
09/04/2026

What kind of grief are you struggling with right now? We want to hear from you... https://nnpcn.com/care-conversations/

Introducing NNPCN Care Conversations: a new way for our community to connect and support one another through palliative diagnosis, grief, and loss of all kinds.

Our Care Conversations Peer-Led Support Circles are completely free and will offer a welcoming, informal space to talk, listen, share, and connect with others who can identify with the particular grief you are struggling with.

Focus circles will include:

• Grieving a diagnosis
• Grieving a spouse or partner
• Grieving a parent
• Grieving a child
• Grieving a sibling
• Caregiver grief
• Sudden or unexpected loss
• Complicated or difficult relationships
• Young adult grief
• Grief and identity
• Life after loss
• Holiday and anniversary grief
Or something completely different

This is not counselling or a structured program. It’s an ongoing, peer-led space where participants help shape the conversation.

Share your story, talk about what you’re experiencing, listen to others, or simply come and be part of the circle. There’s no pressure to speak, no “right” words, and no timeline for grief.

Sometimes, we don’t need someone to tell us what to feel or do. We simply need someone to listen and remind us: we’re not alone.

NNPCN provides the space, structure, trained support, and connections to additional resources when needed. Participants bring the heart of the circle: their experiences, understanding, compassion, and willingness to listen.

Pre-register your interest today to be among the first to receive information about upcoming Care Conversations, including dates, times, locations, and the topics being offered. https://nnpcn.com/care-conversations/

You don’t have to navigate grief alone. 🧡

🎃👻 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 👻🎃We know it's early.... but planning for the 2026 Mall-O-Ween Strollathon is in full swing, and w...
09/01/2026

🎃👻 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 👻🎃

We know it's early.... but planning for the 2026 Mall-O-Ween Strollathon is in full swing, and we need some amazing volunteers to help make this spooktacular event a success!

Join us for North Bay’s unique indoor Halloween charity walk and help create a fun, safe, and memorable experience for families while supporting the Near North Palliative Care Network.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with registration, Trick-or-Treat stops, activities, prizes, guest support, setup, cleanup, and more! Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or want to be part of the full Halloween experience, we’d love to have you on our team.

🎃 Dress up
🍬 Have some fun
👻 Meet your community
💜 Make a difference

Interested in volunteering? Send us a message or contact us via email and we'll be in touch! [email protected]

Can't Volunteer this year? We understand - maybe you could help out by starting your own fundraiser page, doing a walk of your own and/or inviting your friends to the event - Join the FB event HERE - RSVP to our FB Event! https://www.facebook.com/share/18eFXaHB3L/

Register here to help us raise funds https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nnpcn/p2p/stroll-26

Holistic Palliative Support: Caring for the Whole PersonWhen someone is living with a serious illness, life can suddenly...
08/27/2026

Holistic Palliative Support: Caring for the Whole Person

When someone is living with a serious illness, life can suddenly feel very different. There may be appointments, treatments, changing abilities, difficult conversations, and uncertainty about what comes next.

But a person is more than their illness.

They are a spouse, parent, grandparent, or friend. They have favourite songs, treasured memories, important relationships, and moments they still want to experience.

Palliative care is about recognizing the whole person and helping them live as well as possible with the time they have.

At the Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN), our holistic approach focuses not only on illness, but on comfort, connection, emotional well-being, dignity, and quality of life.

Our support also extends to families and caregivers. Sometimes what is needed isn't another medical appointment. It may be a conversation, a compassionate listener, a friendly face, a break for a caregiver, help finding resources, or simply someone who understands.

Palliative support makes room for what matters most: relationships, meaningful experiences, comfort, connection, and choice.

Because palliative care isn't simply about the end of life. It's about making the most of life, wherever someone may be on their journey.

NNPCN provides compassionate, community-based support throughout Nipissing and East Parry Sound, helping ensure no one has to face serious illness alone.

We're here to help.
705-497-9239 | [email protected]
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Lorsqu’une personne vit avec une maladie grave, la vie peut soudainement sembler très différente. Les rendez-vous, les traitements, les changements dans les capacités, les conversations difficiles et l’incertitude peuvent prendre beaucoup de place.

Mais une personne est bien plus que sa maladie.

C’est un conjoint, un parent, un grand-parent ou un ami. Elle a ses chansons préférées, ses souvenirs précieux, ses relations importantes et des moments qu’elle souhaite encore vivre.

Les soins palliatifs consistent à reconnaître la personne dans son ensemble et à l’aider à vivre le mieux possible, pendant le temps qui lui reste.

Au NNPCN, notre approche holistique se concentre sur le confort, les liens humains, le bien-être émotionnel, la dignité et la qualité de vie.

Notre soutien s’étend également aux familles et aux proches aidants. Parfois, ce dont une personne a besoin n’est pas d’un autre rendez-vous médical, mais d’une conversation, d’une écoute bienveillante, d’un visage amical, d’un moment de répit ou d’aide pour trouver des ressources.

Les soins palliatifs permettent de faire une place à ce qui compte vraiment : les relations, les expériences significatives, le confort, les liens et la possibilité de faire des choix.

Parce que les soins palliatifs ne concernent pas uniquement la fin de vie. Ils visent à profiter pleinement de la vie, où que l’on se trouve sur son parcours.

Le NNPCN offre un soutien communautaire empreint de compassion dans Nipissing et l’Est de Parry Sound, afin que personne n’ait à traverser seul l’expérience d’une maladie grave.

🎃 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY... AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE! 👻 October 30 | 4:00–6:00 PM📍 Northgate Shopping Centre👟 5 km ...
08/21/2026

🎃 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY... AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE! 👻

October 30 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Northgate Shopping Centre
👟 5 km Mall-O-Ween Strollathon
Get your Halloween crew together and start fundraising early! 🎃
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly indoor 5 km walk filled with costumes, candy, prizes, and Halloween fun! 🍬👻

💜 Walk, stroll, or creep your way through the mall
🍭 Stop at Trick-or-Treat stations
👻 Dress up in your best costume
🏆 Fundraise for a chance to win prizes
🎃 Have a SPOOKTACULAR time while supporting a great cause!
Every dollar raised helps the Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) provide free palliative care, grief support, caregiver support, and connection programs to individuals and families in our community.

❤️ HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Ask your family, friends, coworkers, and Neighbors to sponsor your walk. Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference!
Register your team, start fundraising, and let's make this year's Mall-O-Ween Strollathon the best one yet! 🎃👟💜

REGISTER FREE + START FUNDRAISING:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nnpcn/p2p/stroll-26
RSVP + INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO OUR FACEBOOK EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18eFXaHB3L/
Grab your costume, lace up those sneakers and let's STROLL, SNACK & FUNDRAISE!

Because this Halloween, your little bit of fun can make a BIG difference.

✍️ Seniors Writing Circle: Express Yourself This Fall! 🍂Do you enjoy writing, storytelling, and creative expression? Joi...
08/21/2026

✍️ Seniors Writing Circle: Express Yourself This Fall! 🍂

Do you enjoy writing, storytelling, and creative expression?
Join us this fall for the Seniors Writing Circle, hosted by the Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN)!

This FREE six-week series is a wonderful opportunity to explore different writing styles, share ideas, and connect with others who enjoy writing in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📍 Location: St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay
📅 Dates: October 2 – November 13, 2026
✍️ Facilitator: Denis Stokes
💜 Cost: FREE!

The sessions will be held in the beautiful and peaceful setting of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, with inspiring views of the lake.
👥 Who can join?
The program is primarily intended for adults 65+, but those 55+ are also welcome and encouraged to register!
📝 Registration is FREE, but space is limited!

To reserve your spot:
📧 [email protected]
📞 705-497-9239
Come share your stories, explore your creativity, and discover your voice through writing. ✍️🍂
We'd love to have you join us!

🎉 WIN BIG & SUPPORT LOCAL CARE! 🎉Our NNPCN 50/50 Draw is LIVE! 🎟️💙Your ticket gives you a chance to win big while suppor...
08/20/2026

🎉 WIN BIG & SUPPORT LOCAL CARE! 🎉

Our NNPCN 50/50 Draw is LIVE! 🎟️💙

Your ticket gives you a chance to win big while supporting compassionate care for individuals and families across our community.

💰 50% of the jackpot goes to one lucky winner!
💜 50% stays with NNPCN to support palliative care, bereavement support, friendly visiting, and other essential community services.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets:
• 10 for $10
• 30 for $20
• 100 for $40
• 400 for $100

🗓️ Draw closes: December 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon
🌐 Buy Online: https://nnpcn.rafflenexus.com/

👉 Buy your tickets, share this post, and invite your friends and family to join in!

Every ticket helps us continue providing comfort, connection, and care when it matters most. 💜

🍀 Good luck, and thank you for supporting NNPCN!

Must be 18 years of age or older and an Ontario resident to purchase tickets.

08/19/2026

Calling All Young Artists Ages 7–18! 🎨❄️

The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is inviting local young artists to join our Winter Wishes Youth Art Fundraiser, a creative community project supporting free hospice palliative care, grief support, and connection programs for local individuals and families.

Yes, we know it’s only August! But we’re building our roster of young artists now, and we’d love for you to be part of something special.

This fall, participating artists will create an original LANDSCAPE-ORIENTED winter-themed painting. Their artwork will become part of our NNPCN Winter Wishes collection, with artwork professionally reproduced as prints and selected pieces featured in our special Winter Wishes Postcard Sets.

These beautiful creations will be available for purchase just in time for the holiday season, giving our community a meaningful way to share winter wishes while supporting compassionate care close to home. We’ll also be featuring artist bios, artwork spotlights, and the stories behind the young creators throughout the campaign!
Interested? Know a young person who loves to create? Sign up below today to reserve a spot and be the first to receive project updates when registration officially opens.

Every painting shares hope. Every print carries a message. Every postcard spreads kindness. Every young artist makes a difference. ❤️❄️
Kids/Parents can get more details and reserve a spot: https://nnpcn.com/youthart/

Whether they are an experienced artist or simply love being creative, we want to give young people the opportunity to use their creativity to make a difference.

Every painting shares hope.
Every postcard spreads kindness.
Every young artist makes a difference. ❤️
Winter Wishes: Young hearts creating kindness. A community sharing hope.

Calling All Young Artists Ages 7–18! 🎨❄️The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is inviting local young artists t...
08/14/2026

Calling All Young Artists Ages 7–18! 🎨❄️

The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is inviting local young artists to join our Winter Wishes Youth Art Fundraiser, a creative community project supporting free hospice palliative care, grief support, and connection programs for local individuals and families.

Yes, we know it’s only August! But we’re building our roster of young artists now, and we’d love for you to be part of something special.

This fall, participating artists will create an original LANDSCAPE-ORIENTED winter-themed painting. Their artwork will become part of our NNPCN Winter Wishes collection, with artwork professionally reproduced as prints and selected pieces featured in our special Winter Wishes Postcard Sets.

These beautiful creations will be available for purchase just in time for the holiday season, giving our community a meaningful way to share winter wishes while supporting compassionate care close to home. We’ll also be featuring artist bios, artwork spotlights, and the stories behind the young creators throughout the campaign!

Interested? Know a young person who loves to create? Sign up below today to reserve a spot and be the first to receive project updates when registration officially opens.

Every painting shares hope. Every print carries a message. Every postcard spreads kindness. Every young artist makes a difference. ❤️❄️

Kids/Parents can get more details and reserve a spot: https://nnpcn.com/youthart/

Whether they are an experienced artist or simply love being creative, we want to give young people the opportunity to use their creativity to make a difference.

Every painting shares hope.
Every postcard spreads kindness.
Every young artist makes a difference. ❤️

Winter Wishes: Young hearts creating kindness. A community sharing hope.

The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is inviting young artists to join our Winter Wishes Youth Art Fundraiser, supporting free hospice palliative care, grief support, and connection programs for local families.

🎃 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY! 🍬Grab your ghosts, witches, superheroes & Halloween crew and get ready for a SPOOKTACUL...
08/12/2026

🎃 THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY! 🍬

Grab your ghosts, witches, superheroes & Halloween crew and get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR 5 KM ADVENTURE INSIDE NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTRE! 👻

📅 October 30 | 4–6 PM
📍 Northgate Shopping Centre
🎟️ FREE Registration: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nnpcn/p2p/stroll-26

👟 Walk, stroll or creep through the mall
🍭 Trick-or-Treat candy stops
👻 Costumes encouraged
🏆 Prizes + fundraising for NNPCN
❤️ Family fun for a great cause!

No cold. No rain. Just candy, costumes & Halloween magic! 🎃

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Register solo, with family, friends or your whole Halloween squad!

👉 RSVP to the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18eFXaHB3L/

Lace up, grab your costume and get ready to STROLL & SNACK! 🍬👻

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY... AND HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 👻🎃 October 30 | 4:00–6:00 PM📍 Northgate Shopping Centre👟 5...
08/12/2026

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE CANDY... AND HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 👻

🎃 October 30 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Northgate Shopping Centre
👟 5 km Mall-O-Ween Strollathon
🍬 Family Fun • Costumes • Candy • Prizes

We know Halloween feels a little ways away, but now is the perfect time to get your Halloween crew together and start fundraising for the Mall-O-Ween Strollathon!
Join us October 30 at Northgate Shopping Centre for a FREE, family-friendly 5 km indoor adventure filled with costumes, candy, prizes and Halloween fun!

Register your family, friends, workplace or whole Halloween squad and then start collecting donations to support NNPCN. Every dollar raised helps us provide free hospice palliative care, grief support, caregiver support and connection programs to people and families in our community. 💜

👟 Walk, stroll or creep your way through the mall
🍭 Stop at Trick-or-Treat stations along the way
👻 Dress up and show off your best costume
🏆 Fundraise for a chance to win prizes
❤️ Have a SPOOKTACULAR time while supporting a meaningful cause

💜 HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN REALLY HELP:

Ask your family, friends, coworkers and neighbours to sponsor your walk. Even small donations add up, and together we can make this Halloween fundraiser a huge success for NNPCN.

🎟️ REGISTER FREE + START FUNDRAISING:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nnpcn/p2p/stroll-26

📣 RSVP + INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO OUR FACEBOOK EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18eFXaHB3L/

Grab your costume, lace up those sneakers and let's STROLL, SNACK & FUNDRAISE! 🍬👻

Because this Halloween, your little bit of fun can make a BIG difference. 💜

Although our 17th Annual Butterfly Release has come and gone, the love, remembrance, and compassion shared that day continue to live on.

Address

Main Office: 2025 Main Street West
North Bay, ON
P1B2X6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17054979239

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