Where do you go to die when you don’t have a home?
76% of Canadians would prefer to die at home. Unfortunately, that’s not an option for people who are experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability. End-of-life can appear very bleak when faced with a piece of cardboard on the street or a bed in the emergency room.
SE Health is bringing hope and happiness to people in need by changing the conversation about dying, death, and social stigma. In 2018, we launched an innovative project called Journey Home Hospice, which is operated by the Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Journey Home Hospice provides 24/7 residential hospice care for patients experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability.
Peter’s Story: Coming Home to Journey Home Hospice
Hard-core life on the streets was all Peter knew. Upon receiving his cancer diagnosis, he was faced with the realization that he would die on the streets - lonely and forgotten. With the help of Journey Home Hospice, Peter had a safe haven during one of the most agonizing periods of his life. “Not in the Street” is a documentary about Peter, the hospice, and our mission of caring for vulnerable Canadians. Watch Not In The Streets here.