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Dorothy Ley Hospice

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220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
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416-626-0116
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905-667-1865 (24 hour helpline)
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Fax: 416-626-7285
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Daily 24 hours * Administration: Mon-Sun 9am-9pm
Last update: Jun 8, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 18 years and older who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports

Fees
Free

Executives
Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator
416-626-0116 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org

Contacts
Jennifer MacLellan - Community Care Navigator
416-626-0116 ext 233
Pam Charlebois - Director of Residential Care
416-626-0116 ext 231 * pcharlebois@dlhospice.org

Languages
English

Area Served
Etobicoke and area

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Programs and services for physical, emotional, spiritual, informational and practical support needs of individuals living with a life-limiting illness, their families/caregivers * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * bereavement support available to the general public who have not been previously connected to the hospice for end-of-life care * volunteer opportunities available


Services and programs:
  • Community program: Care Coordination and Counselling (nurses and social workers visit palliative individuals and their caregivers to discuss their needs * help navigating the healthcare system * coordinate and monitor support services) * Palliative Physician Care * Spiritual Care * Wellness Day Program (socialization and peer support activities such as games, cards, arts and crafts, guest speakers, gentle exercise, etc) * Wellness therapies (therapeutic touch, massage and acupressure foot massage, pet therapy, and acupuncture to individuals living with a limiting illness and/or their family caregivers) * Caregiver Support * Grief and Bereavement Care
  • Residential program - 12 bed residential hospice * 24-hour end-of-life care in a home-like environment during an individual's last weeks of life * pain and symptom management
  • Home visitation - Trained volunteers provide support and companionship* respite to families and caregivers
  • Resources - Workshops, lectures and information sessions about hospice palliative care for members of the community and for health care professionals


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We foster hope and dignity through exemplary care, advocacy, education, and research for individuals living with the challenges of life-limiting illness or loss

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026: Suggest an edit
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