Bereavement Support Groups
Meet others who’ve lost a loved one and share your experience in our bereavement support groups.
Our support groups give you the opportunity to meet others who are grieving the death of a loved one, share experiences, and explore ways to move through your grief – all in a caring and understanding atmosphere.
Support groups run all year round across Halton, and may focus on a particular type of loss (spousal loss, loss of an adult child).
These groups are offered free of charge through the generosity of our volunteers, funders and donors.
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Coffee & Conversation
Virtual Drop-in Support Group
For those grieving the death of a loved one.
Join us in this virtual support group and find comfort and support in a caring and understanding atmosphere.
Registration is open, and you can join at any time during the session.
Details
Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
To register, contact:
Peggy ten Brinke, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 x 2323
Young Adult Grief Chat
Virtual Support Group
A monthly drop in support group for people under the age of 40 for those who have experienced the death of a lived one.
Details
2nd Monday of the Month, 6:00-7:00pm
To register, contact:
Peggy ten Brinke, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 x 2323
Spousal / Partner Loss
Virtual Support Group
The loss of a husband, wife or partner can be devastating. Join others who are living with loss to share experiences and heal.
Groups run in 8 week sessions throughout Halton in the fall, winter and spring.
Details
Parenting After Loss: A Group for Dads
Join us for a monthly drop in virtual support group open to dads residing in Ontario who are
parenting children 0-18 years after losing their partner or spouse. The group provides the
opportunity for gently structured discussion about a variety of topics related to parenting grieving children and is facilitated by staff trained in supporting children and adults through grief and bereavement.
Details
Bereavement Walking Group
A free walking group for adults grieving the death of a loved one.
Join trained volunteers for fresh air and exercise with others who are grieving. Share your experiences, receive support – or simply just walk with others who understand.
Details
Thursdays, beginning September 16 at 10am (will run for 12 weeks)
COVID-19 protocols are in place and group size is limited to 25 maximum.
Adult Child Loss
Virtual Support Group
It is particularly difficult to lose an adult child. Join other parents who have experienced this loss to share experiences and heal.
Details
Thursday evenings from October 12th until November 30th
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Bereavement Support Group Staff Team
Nina Page, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2316
Carole La Tour, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2312
Melinda Brown, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2320
Julie Robertson, 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2331
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