Sunshine Coast Hospice

03/30/2026

: 🏥🏘 Hospital district agrees to $1M in funding for Mossy Rock hospice in Roberts Creek on Sunshine Coast BC Canada 🇨🇦 Connie Jordison, Coast Reporter.

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Movement of the SCRHD funds needs to wait for provincial designation of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society project, currently under construction, as a “hospital facility." At the meeting, Sunshine Coast Regional District chief administrative officer Tina Perreault stated discussions with the province on that matter “are coming along quite nicely." She said a report back to the board on a decision is expected “in six to nine months” or potentially earlier.

: Mossy Rock Hospice facility under construction in Roberts Creek. Sunshine Coast Hospice.

03/30/2026

✨ Monday reminder ✨

Did you know that Coast Hospice offers a range of grief support services, including in-person grief groups, individual peer support, Healing Arts: a guided exploration of grief, a fund for complicated grief counselling, and a large library full of resources available to you.

Contact us today to see how our programs and services can support you! 💙💛

03/25/2026

💙 Supporting hearts and easing grief. 💛

Our grief support programs have been described as "life-changing" for individuals navigating their grieving journey. Grief isn't something that you face alone, and sometimes, having a safe space with people who understand can make all the difference.

If you feel this offering may support you, please contact us today to learn how our programs and resources can help!

We are grateful to the organizations that help make our grief programs responsive to the needs of our community and free of charge: The Sunshine Coast Community Foundation | The Marin Foundation | The District of Sechelt (Community Investment Program Grant).

03/19/2026

Everyone is invited to this event!

April 2026 marks ten years since a BC public health emergency was declared due to the massive surge in opioid-related overdose deaths, largely driven by fentanyl. Since that declaration in 2016 over 17,500 people have died in BC due to toxic unregulated drugs (and over 700,000 across North America). Over 80 of those deaths we people we loved, who lived here on the Sunshine Coast.

To mark the anniversary, Arrowhead Clubhouse, working alongside the Sunshine Coast Community Action Team (CAT) and the amazing people at Sunshine Coast Hospice, will be holding a vigil and celebration of love and life for all those who have been taken too soon. We will be lighting 80 candles through out the Clubhouse to remember those we have loved and lost.

Please come and join us on April 17th – light a candle, share some yummy free food, listen to some music and support each other through these hard times.

Arrowhead Clubhouse - Candlelit Vigil
11.30am - Friday 17th April, 2026
Arrowhead is located at 5554 Inlet Av, Sechelt, BC (opposite the Post Office).

Sunshine Coast Hospice Community Action Team: Sunshine Coast

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02/23/2026

✨ Healing Arts—Light & Lanterns

The series uses art-making to gently encourage expression, insight, and growth in a caring environment where participants can share stories, express emotions without words and feel connected while creatively exploring their grief and honouring their loved ones.

In this particular series, participants created personal memory lanterns from willow and paper; the stunning work that emerged was truly remarkable. If you would like to learn more about our healing arts series, please contact our Client Services Coordinator via email at programs@coasthospice.com.

🙏 We are grateful to the Marin Foundation and the SCRD Grant-in-Aid for their funding support of our Healing Arts series at the program centre.

02/13/2026

✨ On this day, and every day, you are not alone! ✨

Recognizing that Valentine's Day could be challenging for those experiencing grief, we compiled five of our favourite ways to honour and celebrate our loved ones. Feel free to include one or all of them in your day or use them as inspiration to create your own tradition. 💐

1: Write your loved one a letter
2: Enjoy their favourite trail
3: Enjoy your loved one's favourite meal
4: Enjoy their favourite book or author
5: Light a candle in reflection of their love

💙 Remember that grief and love are naturally linked and can be described as two sides of the same coin. You are never alone in your grief; we are here for you. 💛

02/11/2026

💛 We are deeply grateful to both the Gibsons and Sechelt Legions for their generous donations in support of our programming and services.

This kindness helps us continue to offer compassionate care, grief support, and meaningful programs to individuals and families across our community at no cost to participants.

Thank you for standing with us and making a difference in our community. 🙏💙

02/09/2026

✨Are you interested in joining our compassionate community of over 100 volunteers? If so, we welcome you to join us for a volunteer information session to learn more about the role, the requirements and educational opportunities. Registration is required to attend.

🗓 Thursdays, February 12th
⏰ 3:30 to 5 p.m.
📍 Gibsons & District Public Library

🗓 Friday, February 13th
⏰ 1 to 2:30 p.m.
📍Program Centre in Davis Bay (4602 Simpkins Road)

Please register with Doren at 604-840-2350 or doreen.george@coasthospice.com.
We hope to see you there. 🙏

02/03/2026

🎁 This year, 19 Coast Hospice volunteers delivered Thinking of You Bags to 131 households all up and down the Coast. These packages were greatly received by all!

We wish to thank all the community members, volunteers and donors for bringing connection to our community this past holiday season.

Thank you to Mara and John Parnell at The Davis Bay Tea Co., Amy Campbell at The Bakery, Volunteer Jeanette Thompson, and our local potters for their generosity in donating goods for these bags. We also wish to thank our donors, the District of Sechelt and the Province of BC (Gaming Grant), for funding this extraordinary service. 💛

Thank you to all the volunteers who contributed to the bags, put them together and delivered them. We appreciate you!🙏

02/01/2026

Volunteering with Coast Hospice can be "life-changing" for both the client and the volunteer. With 100+ volunteers, we would not be able to support our client base without their hard work. They truly are the heart of hospice! 💛💙

✨We are hosting two information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a Coast Hospice volunteer. Register today to learn about our services, training and support!

➡ Gibsons Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
➡ Hospice House in Davis Bay on Friday, Feb 13, from 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Please contact us using the information below. We hope to see you there.
📱604-840-2350
📩 doreen.george@coasthospice.com

01/30/2026

Healing Arts: Painting and Collage 🎨

The “Healing Arts” series uses art-making to gently encourage expression, insight, and growth in a caring environment. Art therapist Cathie Dunlop will facilitate four sessions of grief exploration through colour, texture, and paint. Participants will trust Cathie's expert guidance to create unique art that represents their personal journey through grief.

Contact us today to learn more about our Healing Arts Program.
📱604-740-0475 etx. 3
📩 programs@coasthospice.com

We are grateful to the Sunshine Coast Foundation (Responsive Grant), The Marin Foundation and the SCRD Grant-in-Aid for their funding support of this grief program. 🙏

01/28/2026

✨One of our most popular programs here at Coast Hospice is The Circle!

Our free, twice-weekly wellness program is for people facing a life-limiting illness and their caregivers. The Circle offers a selection of activities, including meditation, gentle movement, art, music, legacy projects, educational workshops and more.

To register for this program, please contact us today:
📩 programs@coasthospice.com
📱 604-740-0475 ext. 3

🙏 We are grateful to the Government of Canada (New Horizons for Seniors program) and the Sovereign Order of St. John, Vancouver, for their funding support of The Circle! 🙏