Nestled along the bank of the Red River, Elmwood is home to some 17,000 people. Here you'll find a rich cultural and social diversity, a thriving local economy, well-kept homes and streets, and beautiful parks and green spaces. Above all, you will find a caring community focused on the well-being and prosperity of its residents.
Introducing Jackie Stephen, Executive Director, Jocelyn House HospiceJocelyn House Hospice is a home for terminally ill residents in the final stages of life. We believe we can add life to those final days and we do so for each individual we care for, as well as their cherished families and loved ones.When you step inside Jocelyn House Hospice, nestled within the trees and the solitude of the riverbed, you're greeted by smiling faces and the smell of a home-cooked meal. We believe in the work we do and the impact it makes in the lives of those we care for. We invite you to become part of our family.Not because people die here, because they live here.Latest NewsIntroducing Jackie Stephen, Executive Director, Jocelyn House HospiceWe are excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Jackie Stephen as our new Executive Director.Jackie previously served as Director of Operations, Fort Whyte Alive. Jackie will lead Jocelyn House and Jocelyn Hutton Foundation as we strive to meet the increasing need for hospice beds and palliative care in Manitoba.
Six citizens, concerned about community re-entry needs of the recovering alcoholic, formed Alcohol Recovery Inc (A.R.I.) in 1977. Until that time, a program did not exist in the Winnipeg community tailored to meet the long-term implications of addiction recovery.Consequently, the Board of Directors of the newly formed A.R.I. designed a 'living program' for recovering alcoholics that would plug the holes in existing projects, and give suffering individuals a better chance of successful long-term recovery. Funding and support was sought from institutions and individuals to get the A.R.I. homes under way.Thanks to the diligence of the initial Board, the necessary financial resources were obtained and A.R.I. began operations in slightly over a year. In November 1978, A.R.I. officially opened a men's residence, and in May 1980, a women's residence was added.In the late 1990s, Ester House, a recovery home specifically for women but independent from A.R.I., was established in Winnipeg.