Menno Home and Hospital Family Councils

Purpose of the Council:

The Council allows family members to feel less alone and isolated. It provides an opportunity to speak freely about problems, thereby releasing some of the tension.  Frequently, one or more individuals will have encountered the same situation, or a similar one, and may have helpful suggestions.

Also, on our own, we may feel powerless when speaking to staff about issues.  As a member of the Council, we have a sense of strength in numbers.  To date, the Council has met regularly with the administration to discuss matters of concern to us and our family member.  The administration has demonstrated a willingness to listen and to dialogue with us.  We have noted some positive developments since the inception of the Council.

Who May Attend? 

Any family member of a resident, or any regularly visiting friend of a resident.

Format of Meetings:

In most cases, Council members meet for the first hour.  This is a time to talk about personal concerns, and also to raise issues that need to be addressed with Menno Home and Hospital.

For Menno Hospital, administration personnel come in at 11:00 AM and participate in the discussion until about 12:00 noon.

Menno Hospital Meeting Date:

Last Friday of every month

10:00 - 11:00 AM (Family and Friends)

11:00 - 12:00 PM (Staff liaison present)

Contact: Lori Davis; 604-859-7631, ext. 293

Menno Home Meeting Date:

Second Thursday of every month

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Multi-Purpose Room (West 1)

Contact: Erica Thiessen; 604-853-2411, ext. 441 or Ruth Neufeld at ext. 466