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.
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.