About us
The largest community hospice in Ontario
We are the largest community hospice in Ontario and an accredited Centre of Excellence. For 40 years, Hospice Mississauga has provided compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life's most challenging times.
Our mission
To provide compassion, support and advocacy that lessens the distress of serious illness and loss on individuals, families, and our shared community.
Our vision
To lead, provide, partner and inspire excellent hospice palliative care in our community.
What that looked like in 2022
In 2022 alone, our dedicated team and over 100 trained volunteers provided services to 486 palliative individuals, 589 bereaved individuals, 379 children, and 180 groups. Overall, our staff and volunteers supported 2,502 individuals through Hospice Counselling, Caregiver Support, Help Us Understand Grief (HUUG), Social Connections, Health and Wellness, and Bereavement programs.
When we get it right, we offer more personalized care, for a third of the cost of a hospital stay. We open the channels of communication for families, and we can support children in their grief at every age and stage.
Our values
Compassion is the foundation of all our actions and decision-making processes. We operate in an empathetic, non-judgmental and fair manner, respecting the diverse needs of our community.
IntegrityCaringHonestyResponsibilityMutual RespectAccountabilitySincerityCompassion
Where we are headed
- Facilitating the Dialogue: promoting discussion and public awareness about living well with illness, dying, death, grief and loss
- Embracing Growth: adding and enhancing services and resources to support access in the community
- Investing in People and Partnerships: fostering a culture that inspires volunteers and staff, and partnering with other system providers
- Developing a Compassionate Community: supporting individuals, families and the community through the phases of living and dying
- Achieving Excellence: an ongoing commitment to quality improvement, evidence based practice and responsible resource utilization