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VON Durham

VON Durham Site Home and Community Services (VON Durham) provides Hospice Palliative Care Services and is home to the SMART, WIN, and SELECT programs. We provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families facing life-limiting diagnoses, advanced illness, death, and bereavement.

Our staff and trained volunteers work in partnership with community health care professionals and other service providers in an effort to enhance the quality of client care. Our staff and volunteers are also available to provide anticipatory grief and bereavement support to family members and friends, as well as advance care planning support.

For more information on VON Durham, please go to vondurham.org

News

Apr 27, 2022

Letter to VON Volunteers with thanks for their meaningful impact

Click here to view the original letter.

Nov 26, 2021

VON in Nova Scotia receives $11,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to support staff mental health first aid training

VON in Nova Scotia is pleased to receive an $11,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund.

Nov 15, 2021

VON Greater Kingston becomes first health care agency in Kingston area designated under the French Language Services Act

VON’s Greater Kingston site was recently partially designated under Ontario’s French Language Services Act, a major step forward for French language health services in South Eastern Ontario.

Sep 3, 2021

Ontario home care companies to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff

“With infection rates again on the upswing in Ontario, and understanding the risks presented by Delta and other emerging variants, we know that we must further strengthen efforts to ensure the health and safety of those on our team, and of the vulnerable populations wi

Aug 23, 2021

VON Sarnia-Lambton Adult Day Program Expands into Homes

Events

VON Middlesex Elgin launches 50/50 Holiday Raffle

Dec 1 2021

VON Thunder Bay to hold Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Sep 26 2021

Online Caregiver Education Series "From Stress to Strength" Session 4: Navigating Community Resources

Apr 29 2021

Learn effective tools and strategies to thrive in your caregiving community! This free 4-part series helps you manage stressful caregiving situations; navigate community resources and builds your resilience.

Online Caregiver Education Series "From Stress to Strength" Session 3: Managing Common Caregiving Emotions

Apr 22 2021

Online Caregiver Support Group: Wellness Wednesdays with VON - Advanced care planning

Apr 21 2021

Feeling connected and supported during this time is something we all need! Meet other caregivers going through similar experiences, share your thoughts in a safe space, and learn how to relax and decompress in this free bi-weekly online support group!

Accreditation

Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that consults with experts to develop health care standards based on best practices. They accredit a wide range of health care and social services providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health programs. Accreditation Canada has been helping providers improve health care quality and safety for more than 55 years.