It takes a Community to build a Hospice.

Stewart House - Hospice Norwood is located at 4219 Hwy 7, in the village of Norwood, Ontario.

We have a large parking lot behind Stewart House - please enter through the driveway off Hwy 7. There is a ramp for accessible access into the building from this parking lot. There is also an accessible washroom on the main level.

If the flag is out at Stewart House, Hospice Norwood staff are here to serve you! Hospice Norwood staff and volunteers are at Stewart House on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4pm. Community members are welcome and encouraged to drop in and connect with staff/volunteers, learn about programs, and services offered and take a tour of Steward House. Outside of regular hours, please reach out by phone or email and a staff member will respond as soon as possible.

Hospice Norwood is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all who come to Stewart House. Privacy training is provided to all staff, volunteers and students in accordance with legislative and professional practice standards. Participlants in group programs review guildelines regularly about privacy and confidentiality.

Hospice Norwood is curently offering community programs and services. At this time, we do not have Hospice beds at Stewart House. Our hope for the future is to build a new wing with a 2-bed Hospice residence where people will be able to receive around-the-clock care in their last days or weeks of life. Since 2016, our Board of Directors has been passionately advocating to bring Hospice Care to Norwood and the surrounding areas. We continue to diligently apply to the provincial government to receive approval and funding to develop 24-7 residence care. We are aware that the process for securing funding for Hospice beds is lengthy, so in Partnership with Hospice Peterborough, we are able to provide a large range of community Hospice and palliative care services and programs for those with life-limiting illness, their caregivers and those who are grieving a loss. Programs Include:

• - Volunteer visting/respite
• - Grief Support
• - Caregiver Support
• - Illness Support
• - A growing community library and resource centre and more!

Our goal at Hospice Norwood is to provide a supportive environment where individuals and families facing life-limiting illness, caregiving and the chanllenges of grief can find comfort, guidance, assistance and understanding. In partnership with Hospice Peterborough, clients and their families can access the Palliative Care Community Team which includes access to Palliative Nurse Navigators and Supportive Care Counsellors.

All Hospice programs and services are offered at no cost to the client or their family. Our funding comes from the Ministry of Long-Tern Care, grants, and the generous donations of community members. Registration for groups, programs or events can be made by:

• - Calling Hospice Norwood at (705) 660-3737 or Hospice Peterborough (705) 742-4042
• - Dropping by Steward House anytime the flag is out

Hospice Norwood offers support to any individuals and families impacted by life-limiting illness and grief. You and/or the person you are caring for do not need to be considered palliative to access our programs and services. Please stop by Stewart House or contact Edna Latone, Norwood Program Coordinator - Bereavement and Other Hospice Services at Stewart H ouse for more information and with any questions. She is available by phone at (705) 660-3737 or email.

There are numerous ways to get involved!

• - Sign up for our 30-hour volunteer training through Hospice Peterborough - please contact Barb Ross at bross@hospicepeterborough.org or (705) 742-4042 ext. 224
• - Monetary donations are greatly appreciated for the upkeep and growth of Hospice Norwood and Stewart House
• - We are always running and planning various special events and fundraisers - please consider attending, donating and volunteering! Contact our Board Member, Jan Darling, at (705) 639-1726 for more information and to get involved
• - Check out our website and social media often for updates on events and programs
• - Host an event to raise funds and build community awareness of Hospice Norwood
• - Share information about Hospice Norwood with your family, friends and community members
• - Encourage existing organizations, businesses and service clubs to donate and fundraise

We are excited to partner with businesses, organizations and groups from our community! Please contact Edna Latone at (705) 660-3737 or email or Laurie Inglis at (705) 696-1183 to discuss how you can get involved.