About NSHPCA
Whether you are grieving, living with a life-limiting illness, caring for someone at end-of-life, or working as a health or community professional, NSHPCA provides clear pathways to the support you need.
NSHPCA is a provincial, non-profit organization that provides leadership, education, and advocacy in hospice palliative care, grief, and emotional wellness. While we do not deliver care directly, our role is to ensure that individuals and families can access compassionate support by strengthening community capacity, sharing information, and supporting those who provide care.
Our Mission.
To lead and advocate for quality palliative care and grief support by fostering education, collaboration, research and innovation. We connect partners and systems with communities to enable people to navigate serious illness, diverse losses and emotional wellness with dignity, compassion and informed choice.
Our Vision.
All people in Nova Scotia can access compassionate, culturally responsive palliative care and grief support when and where they need it.
Our Values.
Equity & Inclusion
Community Voice & Partnership
Accountability & Transparency
Evidence & Learning
Humility & Respect
Agility & Responsibility
Learn With Us
NSHPCA offers learning opportunities for organizations, communities, and workplaces interested in grief and emotional wellness, loss, and bereavement support for staff. Our subject-matter experts provide in-person or virtual sessions – including lunch-and-learns, webinars, and facilitated discussions – at no cost.
We work with communities, organizations, and companies to share knowledge, build understanding, and strengthen compassionate responses to palliative care, grief, and emotional wellness through tailored presentations and workshops.
If you are interested in having an NSHPCA staff member provide a learning session, please fill out the form below.
Our History - Building on Decades of Leadership
For more than 30 years, the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association has played a vital role in strengthening hospice and palliative care across the province. What began as a volunteer-driven association advocating for quality end-of-life care has evolved into a provincial leader and convener, supporting communities, professionals, and organizations that deliver compassionate care and grief support every day.