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Community Education
The Dorothy Ley Hospice is committed to raising awareness about hospice palliative care in the community.
Education Events
Contact us for a workshop or seminar that will suit your organization’s needs.


Lending Library
The Dorothy Ley Hospice library has books and other resources on topics related to life-threatening illness, end-of-life care, death & dying and grief. We also have information specifically for children and youth.
Library services are offered free of charge to residents of all ages living in the Etobicoke area. Books and other materials can be checked out in person at the Hospice. It just takes a few minutes to set up a membership account.
HELPFUL LINKS
Here are some helpful links to other sources of information related to hospice palliative care, cancer and bereavement.
Government Agencies LHIN Home and Community Care
Disease Specific Organizations
Community Support Services
Hospice and Palliative Care
Loss, Grief and Bereavement Support
Four Tip Sheets for Parents Supporting a Grieving Child or Youth
- Recognizing a Grieving Child or Youth
- Communicating with Your Child or Youth About Grief
- Parenting When Your Child or Youth Is Grieving
- The Importance of Self-Care in Helping Your Child or Youth Grieve –
Each is available in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdo. Click here: Family Education Centre

Know Your Rights
Hospice palliative care providers support an integrated approach to care focused on the right of individual choice in determining how to
address your unique needs and desires for support. They adhere to a standard set of criteria that recognize the importance of
individuals in the provision of care. The Dorothy Ley Hospice respects the rights of each individual, caregiver and family member.