Shuswap Hospice Society

Shuswap Hospice Society The Shuswap Hospice Society supports those who are struggling to cope with death or diagnosis and the associated emotional realities of that process.

Providing compassionate care for the dying and bereaved. The Shuswap Hospice Society supports those who are dealing with death, diagnosis and grief along with the associated emotional realities of that process. We provide compassionate care to those living with a life-limiting illness, as well as grief and bereavement support to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, caregiver

s, and anyone impacted by diagnosis or loss. Our services are provided free to anyone who needs them. No referrals are needed! We focus on the individual needs of each person as they contact us, and support the rights of all persons to receive consistent physical, emotional and spiritual assistance to maintain individuality and dignity while facing illness and bereavement. We offer continuing grief and bereavement support to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones through one on one or group sessions. We are integral members of the End-Of-Life Palliative Care Team in the Shuswap. We want you to know: That we care, That we are here to help, Please CALL 250-832-7099 about hospice

Hospice is a patient-centered form of palliative/end-of-life care which aims to make the last months of life as comfortable and peaceful as possible for patients and their caregivers. Hospice strives to improve quality of life at the end of life, not only for patients, but also for their family and friends. The patient, family and volunteer caregivers are considered an integral unit. Hospice is not a place – it’s a concept. The focus is on caring, not curing; on life, not death. Quality of life, family wellness, community involvement and personal dignity are all part of the compassionate and progressive vision of Hospice.

Planning ahead is an act of care. 💙SHS is hosting a FREE Advanced Care Planning Workshop on Wednesday, September 23 at 1...
09/02/2026

Planning ahead is an act of care. 💙

SHS is hosting a FREE Advanced Care Planning Workshop on Wednesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM.

Advanced Care Planning (ACP) is about thinking ahead and making decisions about your future health care — so your wishes are known and your loved ones feel more prepared to speak for you if needed.

It’s an opportunity to have important conversations, ask questions, and make a plan that reflects what matters most to you.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕙 10:00 AM
💙 FREE

Call the Shuswap Hospice Society to register.
250-832-7099

Your support stays close to home.Every dollar donated to the Shuswap Hospice Society stays right here in the Shuswap, he...
08/26/2026

Your support stays close to home.

Every dollar donated to the Shuswap Hospice Society stays right here in the Shuswap, helping us walk alongside people and families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Your generosity helps us support and educate our volunteers through opportunities such as SafeTALK, First Aid & CPR, and ongoing learning. It helps us keep our resource library growing, with information and materials available to our volunteers, clients, caregivers and community.

And because of your support, so much has already been possible in 2026:

💙 More than 100 new clients have received grief support.
💙 Our dedicated volunteers have given over 2,000 hours to supporting people already connected with our services.
💙 We’ve offered free Advanced Care Planning workshops throughout the year.
💙 Community members had the opportunity to participate in Level 1 Therapeutic Touch training at no cost.
💙 We’ve helped make additional wellness supports available, including 50+ hours of massage, 24 hours of Reiki and 12 hours of acupressure.

These numbers represent something much more meaningful: people being supported, listened to and cared for.

At SHS, we believe no one should have to navigate grief, caregiving or end-of-life experiences alone. We are here to offer a compassionate, understanding place to turn—with free services and support available to our community without barriers.

Thank you for helping us be there when our community needs us most.
Your kindness truly makes a difference. 💙

Volunteer Feature: Carolyn Tayler Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our Board President, Carolyn Tayler!Carolyn brings...
08/25/2026

Volunteer Feature: Carolyn Tayler

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our Board President, Carolyn Tayler!

Carolyn brings a lifetime of hospice experience to the Shuswap Hospice Society Board. Her history, perseverance, wisdom, and more-than-capable leadership help guide our Society and keep us moving forward with purpose.

Carolyn, thank you for always having the Society’s best interests at heart and for being the enthusiastic, dedicated leader we need. Your commitment, passion, and countless contributions do not go unnoticed.

We appreciate everything you do for SHS!


🎵 Grief & Bereavement Music TherapyGrief doesn't need to be carried alone.Join the Shuswap Hospice Society for a gentle,...
08/24/2026

🎵 Grief & Bereavement Music Therapy

Grief doesn't need to be carried alone.

Join the Shuswap Hospice Society for a gentle, creative space to explore emotions, memories, connection, and healing through music.

📅 October 7
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM

Registration is required and spaces are limited.

To register, contact Shuswap Hospice Society.



When You Know It’s ComingKnowing you are losing someone you love is a grief of its own.The waiting.The uncertainty.Knowi...
08/20/2026

When You Know It’s Coming

Knowing you are losing someone you love is a grief of its own.

The waiting.
The uncertainty.
Knowing it is going to happen, but not knowing when.

That is a lot to carry.

At Shuswap Hospice Society, we can’t take that grief away. But we can help you carry it.

You don’t have to walk through this waiting time alone. ❤️


08/19/2026
Join us for our Advanced Care Planning SeminarWednesday, September 23⏰ 10 AM – 12 PMGain valuable insights and resources...
08/19/2026

Join us for our Advanced Care Planning Seminar
Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
Gain valuable insights and resources to help you plan with confidence.



🎉 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars Fundraising Has Begun! 💃🕺The fundraising fun is officially underway! Our enthusiastic c...
08/19/2026

🎉 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars Fundraising Has Begun! 💃🕺

The fundraising fun is officially underway! Our enthusiastic couples and groups are getting creative with 50/50 draws, a 60/40 draw, prize raffles, and an incredible HOUSEBOAT GETAWAY raffle! 🚤✨

🎟️ Check out Rafflebox for:
• Meridian Integrated Health’s 50/50
• Brad & Kelly DeMille’s 50/50
• Larch Hills Ski Team’s Houseboat Getaway Raffle 🚤

And there’s more!

💰 60/40 Draw hosted by Brooke Downs Vennard
🎁 Prize Raffle hosted by the Alstads

For more information on these fundraisers, please reach out to us!

Every ticket, draw and raffle entry helps support the Shuswap Hospice Society and the compassionate care and support we provide to individuals, families and caregivers in our community. 💙

Let the fundraising begin! 🌟

You don’t have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone.At Shuswap Hospice Society, our vision is to be a trusted partne...
08/17/2026

You don’t have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone.

At Shuswap Hospice Society, our vision is to be a trusted partner in providing compassionate, supportive care for individuals, their loved ones, and caregivers experiencing life-altering transitions.

We are here to support you through life-limiting illness, end of life, caregiving, grief and loss — offering a safe space where you can be heard, supported and met where you are.

🌿 Compassionate support
🤍 Grief & bereavement support
🫶 One-on-one support
🌸 Caregiver support
🕊️ End-of-life & vigil support
💬 Community programs and education

Our services are provided free of charge, because no one should have to face these transitions alone.

Shuswap Hospice Society — here for you, before, during and after loss.

📞 250-832-7099
📍 Salmon Arm & surrounding Shuswap communities


Caregiving is an act of extraordinary love, but it can also be exhausting, lonely, and overwhelming.Being a caregiver me...
07/28/2026

Caregiving is an act of extraordinary love, but it can also be exhausting, lonely, and overwhelming.

Being a caregiver means becoming everything to someone you love.

You become the nurse, the scheduler, the chef, the medication manager, the chauffeur, the advocate, the housekeeper, and the comforting presence through it all.

Somewhere along the way, the role of wife, husband, partner, son, daughter, or friend can begin to fade into the background. Your relationship changes—not because the love is gone, but because the needs have become so great.

If you're caring for someone you love, please remember: you don't have to carry it all alone.

At Shuswap Hospice Society, we're here to support caregivers as well as those living with a life-limiting illness. Whether you need someone to listen, practical support, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, we're here for you.

Because caregivers deserve care too.

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Suite 4 – 781 Marine Park Drive
Salmon Arm, BC
V1E2W7

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

250-832-7099

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