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Childhood Cancer Resource Guide > Support Groups > Bereavement (Support Groups)
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Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Bereavement (Support Groups)

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Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service
Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service promotes quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness. The team offers assessments, counseling, pain and symptom management, comfort measures, companionship, respite and transportation. A Community Day Hospice Program offered weekly provides social interaction, therapies, activities and nursing consultations for patients. Bereavement support is provided through support groups, or individual counseling for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Nursing Services, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Support Groups
(613) 345-5649 ext. 4412
(613) 342-4972
http://www.bgh-on.ca/?PGID=25
42 Garden Street
Brockville
ON
Clients and families in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville who are coping with a life-limiting illness.
Health Care providers, patients and/or family may make referrals to any service with the exception of hospitalized patients who require a physician referral.
Physicians, Consult Nurses, Volunteers
Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Call in to request services.
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Northeast
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network offers various programs and services that provide support and/or care for Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infectious Diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C), Neurological Disorders, Renal Disease, Respiratory Disease, Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement, and Emotional/Spiritual Support.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Counselling - General, Homemaking, Nursing Services, Nutrition Counselling, Palliative Care, Physiotherapy, Respite Care, Speech, Support Groups
(705) 568-2238
(705) 568-2261
http://www.chpca.net/family-caregivers/directory-of-services/timiskaming-palliative-care-network.aspx
145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake
ON
Individuals with a life limiting illness.
Within the community.
Counsellors, Dietitians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Personal Support Workers, Pharmacists, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Work/Language Therapists, Spiritual/Pastoral Care Workers, Volunteers
15 hours per week of service are available.
No
Call in to request services.
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Northeast
Near North Palliative Care Network
Near North Palliative Care Network is a non-profit organization providing one-stop Palliative Care, Bereavement and Grief, and End-of-Life volunteer-based free services and training in Northern Ontario.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Palliative Care, Support Groups
(705) 497-9239
(705) 497-1039
office@nnpcn.com
http://nnpcn.com/
2025 Main Street West
North Bay
ON
Clients and families of individuals who have been declared terminally ill or bereavement supports.
Family member, CCAC, doctor, social worker; self-referral is also acceptable.
Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
No
Request services by having your referral call in.
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Central-West
The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children
The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children provides support groups for children, teens, and their families following a death in the immediate family. They want to provide a safe place where grieving children, teens and families can share their experience and support each other as they move through their grief process.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Support Groups
(905) 337-2333
info@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org
http://www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org/index.php
82 Wilson Street
Oakville
ON
Any child or youth, between the ages 3 to 18, who has experienced the death of an immediate family member or close friend can join a group. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the adult peer support groups that meet at the same time as the children’s groups.
No
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Central-East
Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre
Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre is committed to providing community support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families through individual and group support, information, a resource centre, wellness programs and an ongoing lecture and discussion series. Hearth Place is a support centre where cancer patients and their families can come and share their experiences, find resources and discover new ways to care for themselves and each other.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Family Education, Peer Support, Recreation, SAVTI, Social Work, Support Groups, Wigs
(905) 579-4833
(905) 579-1204
hearthplace@hearthplace.org
www.hearthplace.org
86 Colborne Street West
Oshawa
ON
Any family member impacted by a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Self-referral. The family must contact organization directly.
Play Therapist, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, Child Life Specialist, Child and Youth Worker, Volunteers, Grief Counsellor
No
Intake meeting and registration is required prior to attending programs.
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East
Roger’s House
Roger's House enriches the lives of children, youth and their families facing progressive life-limiting illnesses. Their team provides respite, end-of-life, transition-to-home support, pain and symptom management, peri-natal care and bereavement care by ensuring individualized physical, emotional, and spiritual support in a caring, compassionate and continuous learning environment.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Palliative Care, Respite Care, Support Groups
(613) 523-6300 ext. 600
(613) 523-3617
info@rogershouse.ca
399 Smyth Road
Ottawa
ON
Eligibility criteria includes: referral to CHEO Pediatric Palliative Care Outreach team, children/youth up to their 19th birthday, Ontario resident with valid OHIP coverage, child/youth has life-limiting illness with progressive decline in health status, family and child/youth must be willing to confront the challenging issues around a child's/youth's illness and death with the help of the interdisciplinary team.
Yes, must be referred by a physician.
Personal Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Palliative Care Program Physicians, Social Worker, Recreation Therapist and various volunteers.
No
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East
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft Centre Maplesoft Center
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft Centre provides Cancer Coaching programs and services to people who have been directly impacted by cancer, from the day of diagnosis, through treatment and for the rest of their lives. A variety of service providers, staff, students and volunteers working at the Centre offer holistic, personalized, person-centered Cancer Coaching and are committed to providing services of the highest quality.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Family Education, Nutrition Counselling, Peer Support, Physiotherapy, Recreation, Support Groups
(613) 247-3527
(613) 247-3526
info@ottawacancer.ca
https://survivorship.ottawacancer.ca/main.jsf
1500 Alta Vista Drive
OTTAWA
ON
Individuals 18 years and over in Eastern Ontario who has been touched by cancer. Cancer patients, cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, and support network.
Self-referral is acceptable.
No
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Provincewide
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) – National Office
VON is Canada’s only, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization that provides more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services for people of all ages including nursing, homemaking, family education services and respite/caregiver relief.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Family Education, Homemaking, Nursing Services, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Support Groups, Transportation
(613) 233-5694
(613) 230-4376
national@von.ca
www.von.ca
2315 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 100
Ottawa
ON
People of all ages in need of home care, personal support and/or specific community services. Visit website for more information about services.
In the patient's home or elsewhere within the community.
Registered nurses, personal support workers, therapists, volunteers and other health care providers at the VON branches.
Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 24 hour service program is also available at some VON branches.
Call local branch for more information.
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Northeast
Maison Vale Hospice
Maison Vale Hospice provides residential and hospice palliative care for palliative residents and clients, as well as residential volunteer services, grieving and bereavement services and visiting hospice services.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Nursing Services, Palliative Care, Residential Programs, Support Groups
(705) 674-9252
(705) 674-5393
info@maisonsudburyhospice.org
http://maisonsudburyhospice.org/2015/
1028 South Bay Road
Sudbury
ON
Individuals and families facing a terminal illness with a prognosis of one year or less, and reside in the Sudbury/Manitoulin area. Please visit website for specific admission criteria.
Some programs require a referral or application process. Referrals are accepted from physicians, nurses and other health care providers. For "Visiting Hospice Services", caregivers, family members and friends are also encouraged to make a referral.
Physicians, Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Social Workers/Chaplain, Pharmacists; Volunteers for "Visiting Hospice Services"
Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
"Visiting Hospice Services" are free.
Call in to request services.
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Northwest
Hospice Northwest
Hospice Northwest is a community volunteer organization that compliments, enhances and delivers end of life care, including grief and bereavement services.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Palliative Care, Support Groups
(807) 626-5570
(807) 626-5574
terri@hospicenorthwest.ca
http://www.hospicenorthwest.ca
63 Carrie Street
Thunder Bay
ON
Individuals with a life limiting illness.
Referrals can be made online by anyone, provided the client consents to the referral.
Volunteers
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Provincewide
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto is a volunteer based bereavement support organization that provides programs and services based on a mutual support model to individuals, families, groups and communities throughout the city of Toronto.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Support Groups
(416) 440-0290
(416) 440-0304
info@bfotoronto.ca
www.bfotoronto.ca
250 Merton Street, Suite 202
Toronto
ON
Parents, siblings, other family members, clinical professionals, clergy, teachers, friends, colleagues, etc. who have an interest in educational programs for either personal use or for professional use. Interest in programs determines access.
Any source
Community
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voicemail at other times.
No
Call, email or drop in.
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Central-East
Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation (CCC)
CCC is entirely focused on helping children with cancer and their families through strategic, lifesaving Canadian childhood cancer research, support programs and sponsorships. Sponsorships include: Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor Scholarship $1,500:A one-time award for students in any university, college, or vocational training program. Students may be in any year of their studies provided that they are enrolled in school for the fall term that the scholarships are awarded in.TEVA Canada Scholarship $5,000 :A one-time award that will be granted to a maximum of 10 students entering (or already enrolled in) pharmacy, medicine, or health sciences post-graduate programs of study. Students may be in any year of their studies provided that they are enrolled in school for the fall term that the scholarships are awarded in.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Education, Family Education, Financial Assistance - General, Research, SAVTI, Support Groups
(416) 489-6440
(416) 489-9812
info@childhoodcancer.ca
www.childhoodcancer.ca
21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 801
Toronto
ON
Any interested individuals;Scholarship: students attending post-secondary education;emPower Pack: newly diagnosed families;Benevolent Fund: Families in financial need.
Referral from social worker or nurse needed for Benevolent Fund.
No
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Central-East
Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre
Dr. Jay Chidren's Grief Centre supports families when there is a terminal diagnosis of an adult or child; when the grieving process begins, through the dying process and into bereavement support. Families can enter their programs at any point within the grief continuum.
Bereavement (Counselling - General), Bereavement (Support Groups), Support Groups
(416) 360-1111
(855) 425-8518
info@griefcentre.org
https://drjaychildrensgriefcentre.ca
82 Lombard Street, Suite 112
Toronto
ON
Most services covered under OHIP.
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Central-East
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto is a place where children, teens, women and men whose lives have been touched by cancer, as well as their families and friends, can feel they are part of a welcoming community of support. Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto has a diverse calendar of programming for anyone living with cancer along with their support network.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Camps, Family Education, Peer Support, Recreation, Support Groups
(416) 214-9898
(416) 214-0346
info@gildasclubtoronto.org
www.gildasclubtoronto.org
24 Cecil Street
Toronto
ON
Oncology patients of any age; children, teens, women, men, family and friends whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Self-referral is acceptable.
Child Life Specialists, Mental Health Professionals, Volunteers
No
Members will meet with a program staff to learn about programming options and discuss what fits best with their needs.
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Central-East, Central-West, Southwest
Wellspring
Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people living with cancer and their caregivers. Wellspring programs are offered free of charge, and include one-to-one peer support, group support activities, learned coping skills, rehabilitation programs and much more. Wellspring centres has several locations in Ontario. Visit www.wellspring.ca to learn more about the location nearest to you.
Bereavement (Support Groups), Counselling - General, Family Education, Nutrition Counselling, Peer Support, Physiotherapy, SAVTI, Support Groups
(416) 961-1928 (Downtown Toronto Location)
(416) 961-3721
http://www.wellspring.ca/
4 Charles Street East, Suite 400
Toronto
ON
Individuals who are living with cancer and their caregivers.
Experienced professionals including psychologists, physiotherapists, therapists and dietitians.
No
Become a Member online.
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