About NSHPCA

Que vous soyez en deuil, que vous viviez avec une maladie limitant votre vie, que vous preniez soin de quelqu’un en fin de vie ou que vous travailliez comme professionnel de la santé ou communautaire, la NSHPCA offre des voies claires vers le soutien dont vous avez besoin.

La NSHPCA est un organisme provincial à but non lucratif qui offre du leadership, de l’éducation et du plaidoyer dans les domaines des soins palliatifs en hospice, du deuil et du bien-être émotionnel. Bien que nous ne fournissons pas directement des soins, notre rôle est de veiller à ce que les individus et les familles puissent accéder à un soutien compatissant en renforçant la capacité communautaire, en partageant l’information et en soutenant ceux qui fournissent des soins.

Notre mission.

Diriger et défendre des soins palliatifs de qualité et un soutien au deuil en favorisant l’éducation, la collaboration, la recherche et l’innovation. Nous mettons en relation partenaires et systèmes avec les communautés afin de permettre aux gens de naviguer dans la maladie grave, les pertes diverses et le bien-être émotionnel avec dignité, compassion et choix éclairé.

Notre vision.

Toutes les personnes en Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent accéder à des soins palliatifs compatissants et culturellement adaptés ainsi qu’à un soutien au deuil quand et où elles en ont besoin.

Our Values.

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.

Notre histoire - S’appuyer sur des décennies de 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.

1985
Halifax hosts Nova Scotia's first provincial palliative care conference, sparking a shared vision for compassionate end-of-life care.
1986
The informal NSHPC Network is formed to share knowledge, provide education, and connect individuals doing similar palliative work.
1989
The organization is officially incorporated under the Society's Act, laying the foundation for today's NSHPCA.
1994
NSHPCA becomes formally recognized as a provincial association promoting the philosophy and principles of hospice palliative care.
1998
NSHPCA gains registered charitable status, expanding its capacity to support education, advocacy, and community programs.
2010s-20s
The Association strengthens its provincial role in palliative care, grief awareness, and community education.
January 2024
In January 2024, NSHPCA was selected by the provincial government to serve as the Community Hub Organization, one of the five components of the Nova Scotia Community Grief & Emotional Wellness Model (NSCGEM)
June 2024
NSHPCA launches the first Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants, distributing $304,274.32 to 14 organizations in Colchester, East Hants, and Cumberland Counties.
November 2025
NSHPCA opens the Healing Pathways application process to fund additional community organizations in 2026.

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