The program provides supportive grief counselling to recently bereaved individuals (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. Therapy is also available and may be recommended for individuals who are experiencing more complex issues/trauma related to the death or deaths (no time restrictions). The program also offers education and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public.
Program Summary:
This program provides supportive grief counseling to bereaved individuals, as well as education and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public. Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies.
- Individual assessment
- Individual support
- Facilitated Support Groups
- Widows and Widowers of all ages
- Bereaved Parents of Older Children as well as Infants (BPOC Men’s Group is available)
- Adults Bereaved by Suicide
- Adults Bereaved by Homicide
- Adult Grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member)
- Community Group and Public Educational Presentations about grief and supporting grieving individuals
- Annual Candlelight Vigils for those bereaved by Suicide, Homicide and the death of a child.
- Brief Supportive Educational Groups in Partnership with Hospice offered throughout the year
Eligibility:
Windsor and Essex County Residents 16 years of age and older who have experienced a recent loss through death.
How to Access the Service:
By appointment. Please contact 519-973-4435. You may have to leave a message.
Funding:
No charge.
Service Hours:
The regular business hours are 8:30 to 4:30 at the agency Monday to Friday. Services are available until 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday by appointment.
Resources:
Adult Bereavement Information Sessions – October-December 2018
Grief & Bereavement Support Services – Heart & Soul Project
WE Podcast – Mental Health Matters: Grieving Through the Holidays