Hospice Peterborough

Since 1988, Hospice Peterborough has created a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and volunteers. Hospice staff and volunteers actively listen and offer non-judgmental support and respect for personal choice regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability, age, socio-economic or cultural background, or type and stage of life-threatening illness or grief. The organization’s programs and services are offered free of charge to residents of all ages living in the city and county of Peterborough. These include home-support, peer support groups, caregiver support group, grief groups, family support, and the Residence. Staff and volunteers also work with clients and their families to advocate for excellent hospice palliative care services within the health and social service care systems and within the family unit. Mission: The mission of Hospice Peterborough is to enhance the comfort, dignity, and quality-of-life of individuals and families living with or affected by life-threatening illness or grief. Vision 2021-2025: To be a central hub for the delivery of hospice palliative care in Peterborough City and County.