A Wellness Program Through VON- "Support Through Your Journey"
New Program Session Dates
Jan 20th and 27th, Feb 17th and 24th, Mar 23rd and 30th, Apr 20th and 27th
9 am until noon
"Support Through Your Journey"
A Wellness Program through VON
"Support Through Your Journey" Purpose: To provide an opportunity for participants
diagnosed with a life limiting illness to engage in meaningfuland life-enriching activities
in a safe, caring,supportive, and nurturing environment in a community setting.
What Does The Program Look Like: Participants will meet at theVON on the last two
Wednesday's of the monthfor 8 weeks with trained staff and volunteersofVONalong
with other participantsexperiencing simitarhealth challenges. A variety ofsocial and
therapeutic activities are optionaland vary accordingto die unique interestsand needs of
participants.
Who Can Participate In "Support Through Your Journey" Wellness Program;
Open to adults (18+) living in ElginCounty, whohave beenrecentlydiagnosed or are
currently living with a life-limitingillness(eg Cancer,COPD, ALS, Heart Disease,
Kidney Failure, Stroke, etc). He/she mustbe independently mobile, cognitiveand
responsible for taking care ofpersonal needs, including administering medications. All
participants will be assessed by theVON Coordinator aheadoftime beforejoining
"Support Through Your Journey"
Program Activities May Include
Nutritious snacks and beverages
Journaling, Story Telling
Art Therapy
Therapeutic Music
Spiritual reflection
Relaxation techniques
Guest speakers/entertainment
Discussion of special topics of interest
Group support discussions
End ofLife Care Preparation
Benefits of this Program
* A retreat from the focus on illness
* An opportunity to explore
''Companionship with others
* Support and guidance
* Respitefor the caregiver
* Enhanced overall well-being
* A safe, confidential environment
* Respect for cultural diversity
* Referral information when required
* Program and supplies at no cost
HEALTH STARTS AT HOME
VON Middlesex-Qgin • 175South Edgeware Rd,St. Thomas, ON NSP 4C4
Phone- 519-637-6408* Fax- 519-6314798* wiAnw.vcnmiddlesex-elgin.com
iwww.voncanada.ca) • caregiver-connectca
VONis proud to be accredited by Accreditation Canada
VON MirJolesBx-Elgin Charitable Number 13750 8057 RR0001