Bereaved Families of Ontario -

Halton / Peel

Registered Charity #118803667RR0001

CENTRE FOR GRIEF & HEALING

ADULT PROGRAMS

Losing a loved one can be overwhelming. Our open grief support groups offer peer

support and education for those experiencing a loss of a loved one. Our open groups are held in a supportive environment that fosters hope and healing. They provide individuals with the opportunity to learn, share, and engage in conversation that will help reflect upon and work through their grief.

In order to attend, participants must be 18+ and have had an individual support session with a peer support staff member. Prior to attending each group, all participants must register during the week group runs. There is no time commitment necessary for our open groups.

Facebook Support Group

COVID-19 UPDATE: All support groups are running via Zoom until it is safe to return to in-person group supports.

Mixed Loss Support Group

Every Tuesday

6:30pm - 8:00pm

The Mixed Loss Support Group is unique, in that it is our only open group that is not loss specific and is open to anyone (ages 18+) who has experienced the loss of a loved one.

Common topics include Coping Strategies; Holidays & Events; Grief Timelines; Feelings of Guilt & Sadness; Other Life Changes and more.

Please call 905-848-4337 or email every Monday to register.

Child Loss Support Group

Every Wednesday

6:30pm - 8:00pm

The Child Loss Grief Support Group has the same structure and description as the previous group, it only differs in date, time, & type of loss. This group is loss specific, meaning, all group members have experienced the loss of a child. The Child Loss Grief Support Group provides individuals with an opportunity to share their loss and grief with others who have also experienced the loss of a child.

Common topics include Coping Strategies; Holidays & Events; Grief Timelines; Feelings of Guilt & Sadness; Other Life Changes and more.

Please call 905-848-4337 or email the week of group to register.

Partner Loss Support Group

Every Thursday

5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Partner Loss Grief Support Group has the same structure and description as the previous group, it only differs in date, time, & type of loss. This group is loss specific, meaning, all group members have experienced the loss of a spouse/partner. The Partner Loss Grief Support Group provides individuals with an opportunity to share their loss and grief with others who have also experienced the loss of a spouse/partner.

Common topics include Coping Strategies; Holidays & Events; Grief Timelines; Feelings of Guilt & Sadness; Other Life Changes and more.

Please call 905-848-4337 or email the week of group to register.

Guardian Loss Support Group

Every Saturday

10:30am - 12:00pm

The Guardian Loss Grief Support Group has the same structure and description as the previous group, it only differs in date, time, & type of loss. This group is loss specific, meaning, all group members have experienced the loss of a parent, step-parent, grandparent, and/or primary caregiver. The Guardian Loss Grief Support Group provides individuals with an opportunity to share their loss and grief with others who have also experienced a similar loss.

Common topics include Coping Strategies; Holidays & Events; Grief Timelines; Feelings of Guilt & Sadness; Other Life Changes and more.

Please call 905-848-4337 or email the week of group to register.

Closed Grief Support Groups

Loss, Date, and Time subject to change throughout the year.

Our Closed Grief Support Groups are facilitated by the same facilitators for 8 or 12 weeks, depending on the group. We ask for those interested to commit fully to each week for healthy group cohesion and establishing strong connections. These groups run throughout the year and are based on demand and/or gaps within the community. Closed groups provide individuals with an opportunity to share their loss and grief with others who have also experienced a similar loss.

Our next closed group is our 12-week Suicide Loss Support Group that will run every Monday (starting April 12th) from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please email to register (10 participants total).

Common topics include Coping Strategies; Holidays & Events; Grief Timelines; Feelings of Guilt & Sadness; Other Life Changes and more.