Local Chapter
The Edmonton Chapter is a vibrant group of active and involved supporters who come from Edmonton and surrounding communities. We serve the greater Edmonton area in Alberta.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s series, “Your Health care Team Series ” DWDC will speak with Mono Brown, PhD and Michele King about what they do, common misconceptions about their services, and how they support individuals and their families.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s, “Regional Spotlight Series ” DWDC will speak with Dr. Kim Wiebe and Lindsay Bacala about common misconceptions about the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process, general attitudes toward death and dying, and local resources to help navigate grief.
Discuss your wishes with your Doctor or Nurse practitioner Or contact MAiD Navigator: maid.careteam@ahs.ca or Tel: 811
Find an Assessor MD or NPCreate a Personal Directive - detail treatment options and appoint an agent to act on your behalf
Advance Care PlanningFind answers to common questions, plus information about how MAiD works, and about its emotional impacts.
Virtual HospiceA Network of Peer-to-Peer Connections and Community Supports Through All Stages of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Bridge C-14Providing compassionate lived-experience support and connection to family members and friends as they help their loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Bridge4youMAiDHouse is a non-profit organization devoted to providing those eligible to receive medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with a supportive, inclusive and home-like setting.
MAiDHouseNeed an Independent Witness? The current legislation requires all Canadians requesting medical assistance in dying (MAID) to have their written request signed by one Independent Witness (i.e. someone who understands the nature of the request and is not an unpaid caregiver or beneficiary of the individual making the request).
Contact the MAiD Care Team at AHS or contact the Edmonton Chapter at edmonton@dyingwithdignity.ca
Problems with Access To MAiD?
Let us know if you or someone you know faces barriers accessing MAiD in Alberta
Education
The Edmonton Chapter welcomes invitations to speak to community groups and organizations
Contact us: edmonton@dyingwithdignity.ca
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