Compassionate Care Fund

Airdrie and District Hospice Society


Description
Provides help to cover costs of things not covered by Alberta Health Services or other programs.

Service offers:

  • funding for certain medications, aids to daily living, and transportation to visit loved ones in hospice that might not be covered by Alberta Health or other programs related to an individual's illness
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals:
  • residing in Airdrie, Balzac, Carstairs, Crossfield, Irricana, Kathryn, Keoma, and Madden
  • who have a life-limiting illness
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • professional referral required confirming life-limiting illness from a physician, nurse, or Alberta Health Services palliative care worker
  • contact for application details
Original receipt required when submitting an application. 
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

If application is approved, payment is received in 2 to 4 weeks. 


Telephone
4403-880-0424
Web Site
https://www.airdriehospice.ca
Email
contact@airdriehospice.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual Individual $10.00 (anyone in good standing)




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 14, 2023
Location
Airdrie
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM