Children's Grief Centre & Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre | Hospice Calgary
Hospice Calgary operates three centres: the Children's Grief Centre supporting families with children aged 19 and under, the Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre providing counselling and support for advanced illness, and Rosedale Hospice offering residential care foc
- Emphasis on bereavement / grief support
- Spiritual care available
- Volunteer companionship
- 9 client reviews (4.7★ average)
Strong fit for bereavement / grief support.
Hospice Calgary operates three centres: the Children's Grief Centre supporting families with children aged 19 and under, the Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre providing counselling and support for advanced illness, and Rosedale Hospice offering residential care focused on quality of life as an alternative to hospitalization.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Families navigating grief after loss of a loved one
- Grief counselling and bereavement support programs
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
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| Children's Grief Centre & Osten-Victor Living with Advanced Illness Centre | Hospice Calgary · this provider | 9 | 4.7 | Bereavement / Grief Support |
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What kind of support does Hospice Calgary offer to families? +
Hospice Calgary offers grief counselling and structured support programs for families dealing with loss and advanced illness. Reviewers noted the programs are meaningful and ongoing until no longer needed.
How long can families use the grief support services? +
Families can continue using the programs as long as the services are needed, according to a reviewer who used them for over a year.
Is counsellor continuity guaranteed at this centre? +
It is not guaranteed. At least one family reported losing two counsellors without a smooth transition to a replacement, which added to their distress, so families may want to ask about this before enrolling.
Is this facility suitable for end-of-life hospice care as well as grief support? +
Yes, reviewers reference both end-of-life hospice care for patients and ongoing bereavement counselling programs for surviving family members. One reviewer specifically praised the staff's care of their mother during her stay.
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