Resources for the Community
Learn more about available resources for patients, caregivers, seniors, and specific resources for wellness and mental health
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Virtual Care Tip Sheet - Colour - Black and White
Communication Tips and Scripts for Virtual Visits for Family or Caregivers
I am a Caregiver Toolkit - for 2SLGBTQAI+ Caregivers
1- 2025 Report on Understanding the Impact of Unpaid Caregiving,
2- Reseach Findings from the Report,
3- Recommendations
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Patient and Caregiver Resources
Explore the full spectrum of palliative care - Canada.ca
Palliative care is important, but often misunderstood. Let's explore how it can help people with serious illness live life as fully as possible.
What to do when facing a serious illness: 3 sets of questions to ask your health care team - Canada.ca
Talking with your health care team can help you understand your illness better. Asking questions is important, and people closest to you can also help by asking questions on your behalf if you would like.
10 Myths About Palliative Care - CHPCA
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is the national voice for quality hospice palliative care in Canada.Waiting Room Revolution | Caregiving for serious illness
Waiting Room Revolution movement was started to improve the patient and family illness experience.Dorothy Ley Hospice
Dorothy Ley Hospice offer community and hospice residential palliative care, as well as grief and bereavement support. Their services are provided at no cost to individuals through the generosity of community members and corporate donors, community grants and government funding.
Hazel Burns Hospice - Home
Hazel Burns Hospice is a community, volunteer-based charitable organization providing in-home, compassionate care for people coping with a life-limiting illness.
Prepare with Your Substitute Decision-Maker : Advance Care Planning Ontario
This website will help Ontarians learn about Advance Care Planning (ACP).
Powers of Attorney (PDF version) – Publications Ontario
This book contains instructions and forms for Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care.
Toronto Health and Social Services Directory
Use this directory to find health, social and community services in Toronto, including the former municipalities of East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York.
Provider Resources
SCOPE: West Toronto - Unity Health Toronto - St. Joseph's Health Centre
The SCOPE program’s primary goal is to support primary care providers by improving access to high-quality care for their patients. SCOPE creates a virtual care team for family practices and provides a single point of access to a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary supports.Palliative Care Toolkit | Ontario Health
These best-practice tools from around the world support primary care providers with palliative care delivery.Not sure what region of Ontario Health at Home to refer to?
Find Your Local Office | Ontario Health atHomePalliative Care at St Joseph’s Health Centre- Unity Health Toronto
GPS Health Navigators
GPS Health Navigators is a not-for-profit hybrid (virtual and mobile) navigation clinic that has been registered to support refugee patients on the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), via Blue Cross.Enhancing Competency: Managing Emergencies with Compassion | CHCA
Using the term “emergency” in palliative care discussions, despite initial alarm, is crucial for preparing both caregivers and patients with essential information and actions to respond effectively to critical situations, ultimately improving patient care.
Explore Our Comprehensive Mental Health & Addiction Asset Map
We've been hard at work creating an invaluable tool just for you! Our Mental Health & Addiction Asset Map now features over 70 services organized under 17 categories across the West Toronto Area, making it easier than ever to find the support you need.
STAY PROTECTED THIS FLU SEASON
Access resources about prevalent Respiratory Illnesses such as cold, flu, and COVID-19.