Palliative Care Resource Network Inc.

Palliative Care Resource Network Inc. is a federally registered Canadian nonprofit organization operating under business registration number 876385915RR0001. It is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and functions primarily as a core health care charity focused on providing hospice and palliative care services to individuals and families facing advanced illness, death, and bereavement.

Overview

The organization operates under the name Hospice Fredericton and serves the Central New Brunswick region, including the greater Fredericton and Oromocto areas. It offers residential hospice care along with support services designed to enhance the quality of life for patients nearing the end of life and to provide comfort and assistance to their families.

Mission and Vision

Hospice Fredericton’s mission is centered on collaboration between dedicated volunteers, staff, and community partners to provide compassionate care, comfort, and support to those coping with terminal illness and the experience of death and grief. The organization’s vision is to offer dignity, comfort, and peace to end-of-life patients while providing relief and support to their families.

Values

• Compassion
• Dedication
• Community Service
• Cooperation

Services and Impact

• Hospice Fredericton is notable as the second residential hospice in Atlantic Canada.
• Since opening in 2016, the organization has admitted over 390 patients.
• More than 1,900 family members have received support through its services.
• Each year, approximately 75 clients and their families receive support through its Community Services program.
• Over 45 clients have been referred to the J.T. Clark Family Adult Day Centre, which is associated with its care continuum.

Community Role

Palliative Care Resource Network Inc. plays a critical role in the Fredericton area by providing a structured, compassionate environment for end-of-life care. It supports both patients and families through the emotional, physical, and social challenges of terminal illness, death, and bereavement.

This organization is part of the broader Canadian network of palliative care advocates and providers, working towards accessible and quality hospice palliative care.