Palliative Care: Regina Palliative Care Inc (RPCI) and Greystone Bereavement Centre

Regina Palliative Care Incorporated (RPCI)

Regina Palliative Care Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. RPCI works closely with Palliative Care Services and other partners to support and enhance palliative care and bereavement programs. The achievements of RPCI are a result of donations and generous volunteer community support.

What does RPCI do?

• RPCI supports palliative program delivery in hospitals, home care and hospice by providing resources to help staff access training and educational opportunities. We contribute to the enhancement and operation of services such as home care, spiritual care, volunteers, occupational therapy, social work and music therapy.


• RPCI supports the purchase of specialized equipment to assist individuals and their families.


• RPCI operates the Greystone Bereavement Centre.

Butterfly Memory Mural

Some families choose to make gifts to RPCI in memory of their loved one or to designate RPCI as a charity of choice by asking friends and family to contribute as well.

When memorial contributions exceed $200 the family will have the option of placing an engraved brass butterfly in memory of their loved one on a butterfly memory mural located on the Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital. The family will be notified when memorial contributions exceed $200 and will have the option of determining the wording of the engraving. For more information regarding this option or donations please phone 766-2300.

Greystone Bereavement Centre

When facing a life-limiting illness or dealing with a death loss, Palliative Care Services and Regina Palliative Care Inc. through the Greystone Bereavement Centre offers a wide variety of care to help the family deal with loss, grief and bereavement. Information about these programs and services is available through the members of your palliative care team. Unless you choose not to receive it, you will receive a program brochure twice a year from the Greystone Bereavement Centre as part of bereavement follow-up supports provided by the Palliative Care Services program. Family and friends can also access information about the services provided through the Greystone Bereavement Centre at www.rpci.org or by calling 766-6949.

The following care options are available through the Greystone Bereavement Centre:

Individual Counselling

Individual counselling is provided by appointment only. Counselling is available for all ages and at no cost. Please call 766-6949 for more information.

Elpida Adult Grief Support

Adult Grief Group: This is a five session program held twice a year. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Young Adult Grief Group: These sessions run at the same time as the Adult Grief Group. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Daytime Support Group for Older Adults: This is a five session program that follows the same format as the Adult Grief Group but is held during daytime hours. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Drop-In Coffee Time: These gatherings are held weekly at the Greystone Bereavement Centre. No registration required. Please call 766-6949 for more information.

Cooking for One Class: This group is held twice a year and requires pre-registration, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Children’s and Teen’s Grief Support

This Bites: A group for teens affected by a life-threatening illness in their family. This group is tailored to meet the needs of the participants and is offered when there are a minimum of two interested participants. For more information about this group ask a member of your palliative care team.

Grieve Outloud: This six session program is held twice a year for children and teens from 5 to 18 years of age. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Caring Hearts Camp: This is a weekend camp for children and teens held every Spring. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Caring Hearts Retreat: This a one day retreat for children and teens held every Fall. Registration is required, please call 766-6949 for more information.

Specialized Grief Groups

For more information please call 766-6949.

Conexus Resource Library

The bereavement centre offers a comprehensive lending library collection for all ages. Resources are available for borrowing on a two-week loan period. A complete list of the resources is available online at:
www.rpci.org/gbc/conexusresourcelibrary.