Education through Hospice Calgary

For over 30 years, Hospice Calgary has served Calgary and Area, offering palliative and hospice care, support during advanced illness, and grief counselling to patients and clients. Using our experiences and expertise, our educators offer learning opportunities designed to strengthen, engage, and equip our community. They share practical tools and provide resources to support professionals, community advocates, and individuals. Almost 2000 people a year benefit from our consultation, training, seminars, and accredited workshops.

Location

1245 70 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB

Contact

403-263-4525
info@hospicecalgary.ca

Educational Areas

Education and resourcing for professionals builds capacity in the community to best support individuals and families who are grieving after the death of someone in their lives or as they face a life-threatening illness in their family.

Education can support individuals and families grieving a death or diagnosis of an advanced illness by offering guidance on coping mechanisms and emotional healing while providing practical resources and information about the grieving process.

Who can sign up for education opportunities

Our education programming can benefit anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of palliative care and grief.

Individuals who are grieving or facing advanced illness, either their own, a family member’s, or someone in their care.

Community representatives, like volunteers, community agencies, public forum organizers, and not-for-profit professionals.

Individuals in first-point-of-contact roles, including educators and school support staff, health and mental health care professionals, first responders, and spiritual care providers.

Students and classes, including grades 1 to 12 and post-secondary.

Other Supports

Online Resources

Our resource library is an always-evolving collection of resources and information to support individuals and families facing any advanced illness or following a death. The resources are available to everyone and cover various illness, death, and grief topics. Browse the library to find content created by our team, links to resources from other organizations, and book recommendations for all ages.