FIND LOCAL SUPPORT | City | Organization | Website |
| Mackenzie | Walmsley & Associates Individual, couple, family & child counselling. Employee Assistance Programs. |
www.walmsley.ca |
| Maple Ridge | Ark Child Services Society Private, non-profit counselling society with emphasis on separation, divorce and bereavement issues. Children and families. |
www.intergate.bc.ca/business/theark |
| Ridge Meadows Hospice Society Companioning terminally ill persons & their families & companioning bereaved persons |
www.ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com | |
| Mission | Mission Community Services Society Services are child & family focused. Grief counselling, help in periods of crisis/adjustment, assistance with social isolation & referrals to other resources. |
www.missioncommunityservices.bc.ca |
| Montreal |
Association quebecoise de soins palliatifs
(AQSP) |
www.aqsp.org |
| Nakusp | Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community
Services Non-profit society. Grief and bereavement support and counselling. |
www.aslcs.com |
| Nanaimo | Compassionate Friends - Nanaimo A self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive experience with grief. This chapter holds a monthly meeting & offers 1:1 phone support. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Frances Dodsworth, M.Ed., RCC Counselling for individuals and people in relationships (couples, family members, friends, work mates) including grief and loss. |
www.francesdodsworth.ca | |
| Lee, Marshall & Associates (RCC) Master's level, RCC registered & EMDR trained. Experienced with grief & loss issues. In private practice in the Nanaimo area for 14 years. |
www.leemarshall.org | |
| Nanaimo Community Hospice Society Support terminally ill, their families & the bereaved. Formal/informal groups, phone support, short term counseling. Teen grief group & counselling. Weekly self-care clinic for clients & family. Comfort cushion program. Volunteer support in Hospital Palliative Care & long term facility. |
www.members.shaw.ca/nanaimohospice/ | |
| Rainbows BC For children & families suffering loss of parents through death, divorce/separation, or abandonment. Free. Groups are run by trained, selected volunteers. Over 47 Rainbow chapters in BC. This is main office. |
www.rainbows.bc.ca | |
| Shore Counselling Services & Chase
River Counselling Services (Society) Non-profit. Assist persons to improve their relationships through private sessions, groups, workshops, meditation, and other means. |
www.shorecounselling.ca | |
| Waterman & Associates Provides grief & bereavement counselling with several experienced therapists. |
www.waterman-associates.com | |
| Wildwood Counseling Services (April
Steele, MSc, BCATR) EMDRIA-certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). Registered art therapist. Regularly works with First Nations People. |
www.april-steele.ca | |
| Nanoose Bay | Gail Boulanger Counselling &
Consulting Counselling by registered clinical counsellor with extensive experience in grief. |
www.lifegoeson.ca |
| Nanoose Bay / Parksville / Nanaimo / Qualicum
/ Port Alberni / Courtenay |
Krisanna Jeffrey Counselling Services BSW,
M.Ed, RCC Private counselling practice |
www.krisanna.com |
| Nelson | Nelson Community Services Centre Non-profit. Family support, 1:1 counselling (including issues of grief/bereavement), family counselling, parenting programs, parent/teen mediation services, youth programs. Transition House for women &/or children leaving abusive relationships. Community education. |
www.ncsc.kics.bc.ca |
| Nelson and District Hospice Supports the right of individuals to receive consistent physical, emotional, & spiritual assistance to maintain individuality & dignity while facing death & bereavement. |
www.nelsonhospice.com | |
| Nelson United Church Christian church within the United Church of Canada. The minister is available to provide support. |
www3.Telus.net/Nelson_United | |
| New Westminster | Compassionate Friends - Coquitlam An international self-help organization of bereaved parents, grandparents, adults, siblings of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. This chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Bodnar Frohberg and Associates Counselling for individuals, couples and families. |
www.bodnar-frohberg.com | |
| Empty Cradle For over 10 yrs. has supported parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss(es). Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month 7:30 to 9:30pm at Olivet Baptist Church (613 Queens Avenue West in New Westminster). No religious affiliation. |
www.emptycradle.bc.ca | |
| Family Services of Greater Vancouver Non-profit. For families, individuals & young people. Family Therapy Program. Intake office in Vancouver. Support in Richmond & New Westminster. New West: assistance to First Nations people. |
www.fsgv.bc.ca | |
| Gloria McArter Counselling & Consulting
Services Personal, relationship, family, workplace issues for individuals, couples, families. |
www.gloriamcarter.com | |
| MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), Greater
Vancouver Chapter To remove the drinking driver from the road & to assist the victim. Support all victims of drinking driving crashes, victim support group & trained victim advocates. |
www.maddvan.bc.ca | |
| North Vancouver | Compassionate Friends - North Shore A non-denominational, self help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. This chapter holds a monthly meeting. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Family Services of North Shore Non profit agency offering counselling and community education services to North Shore families. Languages spoken are English and Farsi. |
www.familyservices.bc.ca | |
| Lions Gate Hospice Society Committed to supporting provision of quality end of life care in the community. Focus is advocacy, public education & fundraising. Work with North Shore Palliative Care Program which provides direct care. |
www.lionsgatehospicesociety.org | |
| Music Therapy Association of BC Music Therapy is the skillful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapists to promote, maintain and restore mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. |
www.mtabc.com | |
| North Shore Counselling Centre Non-profit since 1983. Families & individuals. |
www.nscounselling.com | |
| Parkgate Community Services Non-profit. Social, cultural, recreational programs. Grief support for children, teens & adults is available 1:1 & possibly in groups. |
www.myparkgate.com | |
| Ottawa | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care
Association Provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. Pursuit of excellence in the care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened. English and French. |
www.cpca.net |
| Parksville | Knox United Church Minister & Pastoral Care Committee provides support for those experiencing bereavement. Sponsors & hosts the Rainbows program for children who are experiencing grief. |
www.island.net/~knoxpark |
| Parksville / Qualicum Beach |
District 69 Crisis Line Free, confidential telephone service to people in distress. Specially trained volunteers provide crisis management, suicide prevention & intervention, & community resource information. Phone support. |
www.crisiscentre.bc.ca |
| Lightwave Studio for Art Therapy and Counselling Situated in a beautiful natural setting in Parksville, Lightwave is a private psychotherapy practice providing support to children, adults, & couples on issues of loss, trauma & relationship. |
www.ArtTherapyWorks.com | |
| Penticton | Parkview Funeral Home Funeral Service Provider offering grief support. |
www.parkviewfuneralhome.ca |
| RCMP Victim Services - Penticton/Summerland
District We provide emotional support, information, follow-up & referral to those who have been a victim of a crime, tragedy or trauma. |
www.vip.net/rcmp | |
| Penticton / Summerland / Oliver / Osoyoos / Princeton | Penticton Crisis Line Free, 24hr confidential telephone service. Specially trained volunteers provide crisis management, suicide prevention & intervention, & community information. |
www.crisiscentre.bc.ca |
| Perth |
Multiple Births: Prenatal Education &
Bereavement Support Lynda P. Haddon, Multiple Birth Educator. Support for parents expecting multiple births or with multiples. Bereavement support for families losing one, more or all their multiples & for adult surviving co-multiples. |
www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com |
| Port Alberni | Compassionate Friends - Port Alberni A self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. 1:1 phone support is available. Groups as needed. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Home and Community Care Community Home Care Nursing including palliative care in the home, Long Term Care, Home Support Services. |
www.cvihr.bc.ca | |
| Port Alberni / Ucluelet / Tofino / Bamfield |
Port Alberni Crisis Line Free, confidential telephone service. Specially trained volunteers provide crisis management, suicide prevention & intervention, outreach program, & community resource information. Aboriginal, Metis, & people in residential schools. |
www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca |
| Port Coquitlam | Canadian Hemophilia Society, BC
Chapter Bleeding disorder, women with bleeding disorder, HIV/AIDS, HEPC, blood safety. |
www.hemophiliabc.ca |
| Finlay Counselling and Mediation Services Personal counselling and mediation; one specialty is grief counselling. |
www.finlaycounselling.ca | |
| Port Coquitlam / Coquitlam / Port Moody
/ Anmore / Belcarra |
SHARE Family and Community Services Society Social service agency. Fee for service counselling for individuals, couples & families, addiction services, crisis & info. line 24 hr/day, 7 d/wk. Changeways depression group. |
www.sharesociety.ca |
| Port Hardy | North Island Crisis & Counselling Multi-services agency providing counselling, crisis intervention & a variety of programs to residents of Northern Vancouver Island. |
www.island.net/ niccctr/ |
| Port Moody | Ark Child Services Society Private, non-profit counselling society with emphasis on separation, divorce and bereavement issues. Children and families. |
www.intergate.bc.ca/business/theark |
| Crossroads Hospice Society - Crossroads
Inlet Centre Hospice Supporting families & individuals experiencing a life threatening illness during the terminal and grieving process. Volunteers with second languages (approx. 22) available for 1:1 support. |
www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca | |
| Port Renfrew |
Need Crisis & Information Line Free, confidential. Specially trained volunteers provide crisis management, suicide prevention & intervention, & resource information. Phone support. |
www.needcrisis.bc.ca |
| Powell River | Powell River Child, Youth &
Family Services Society Grief counselling in the child & youth mental health program. Some programs require referral by Ministry for Children & Family Development or a Mental Health Clinician. |
www.armourtech.com/~youth_family |
| Westview Baptist Church The Church offers contemporary worship services. The pastors can provide support. |
www.westviewbaptistchurch.com | |
| Prince George | Compassionate Friends An international self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive experience of grief. This chapter holds a monthly group support meeting & offers 1:1 support. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Information
Centre of Northern BC Confidential, anonymous, free, 24 hr, 7 d/wk. Highly trained volunteers provide a caring, empathic ear to people facing a crisis. Youth line staffed by youth. Primary information source of social service agencies in Northern BC with annual update of resources. Walk-ins welcome 9 am to 5 pm. |
www.northernbccrisissuicide.ca | |
| First Baptist Church Offering a full range of programs for all ages & families. Pastoral Counselor on staff. Also provides assistance to First Nations People. |
www.firstbaptistpg.com | |
| Journey Through Suicide Grief Offers support for people who have lost a loved one due to suicide. Support groups in Prince George or on-line. Prince George group meets last Monday of the month from 7pm to 9pm at 555 George Street, Prince George. . |
www.journeythroughsuicidegrief.com | |
| Prince George Hospice Society Enhance quality of life & death of persons facing death & bereavement through skilled, compassionate, physical, emotional & spiritual care in community setting. Support & counselling. First Nations people. |
www.hospiceprincegeorge.ca | |
| Walmsley & Associates Individual, couple, family & child counselling. Employee Assistance Programs. |
www.walmsley.ca | |
| Princeton | Baptist Church of Princeton In addition to being a place of worship & personal spiritual growth, we also serve our community in the area of Crisis Assistance which includes counselling. |
http://town.princeton.bc.ca/baptist/baptist.htm |
| Qualicum Beach | District 69 Hospice Society Non-profit, volunteer org. Bowser to Nanoose Bay. Palliative, hospice & bereavement support to those facing death, their families/friends, those grieving a loss through death; education about death & grief. |
www.district69hospice.org |
| Quesnel |
Jeffrey Dinsdale, RSW, MSW (Professional
Counselling Resources) 5 counsellors provide EFAP & other contracted counselling services. |
www.professionalcounsellingresources.com |
| Richmond | Chimo Crisis Services Supports individuals in crisis, family members & friends bereaved by suicide. Suicide/crisis counseling, support groups, & crisis line. Also has transition houses for abused women and children (604-270-4911) |
www.chimocrisis.com |
| Pacific Family Life Counselling Inc. Counselling services, relationship courses, anger management workshops, therapy & support groups, parenting programs, speakers & workshop leaders. |
www.pacificfamilylife.com | |
| Family Services of Greater Vancouver Non-profit. For families, individuals & young people. Family Therapy Program. Intake office in Vancouver. Support in Richmond & New Westminster. Richmond office: English, Korean, Cantonese & Mandarin. |
www.fsgv.bc.ca | |
| Richmond Hospice Association Provides emotional & social support for terminally ill & their families & friends through trained volunteers. Bereavement program includes anticipatory grief. Bereavement support, relaxation & walking groups. |
www.vcn.bc.ca/rha | |
| Rockville | Celia Ryan, DCSW, LCSW-C, CT - Griefworks Grief/loss resource bringing local & national support & information to you. Master's level counselors. Non-traditional use of sound healing for life's most difficult challenges. |
www.GriefWorks.com |
| Salmon Arm |
Shuswap Hospice Society Community based hospice organization. Psychosocial care for client in the home, hospital or any other facility. Bereavement programs. 1:1 counselling; 2 different support groups. Staff of 2. Volunteer compliment of 41. |
www.shuswaphospice.ca |
| Dr. Brian Grady, PhD Registered Psychologist Registered Psychologist in private practice. Experience with life transitions due to illness and trauma. |
www.briangrady.com | |
| Seattle | Providence Hospice of Seattle End of life care & support to individuals & their support networks, in their own homes. Can arrange for interpreters if necessary. |
www.providence.org/hospiceofseattle |
| Sechelt | Compassionate Friends - Sechelt A self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. This chapter holds a monthly support group & 1:1 phone support is available. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
| Sidney | Dr. Mackenzie Brooks Private psychologist and coach. Office is located in Oak Bay. Can do groups/workshops if requested to. |
www.mackenziebrooks.com |
| Peninsula Community Services Multifaceted non-profit society supporting needs of residents on peninsula with employment, health & counselling related supports. |
www.peninsulaservices.com | |
| Sooke | Sooke Hospice Society We are a team of concerned people who offer care for those with life-threatening illnesses & offer support & understanding to their families. |
http://sooke.org/hospice |
| South Bend |
Hospice Spiritual Resources Consulting, counselling, and educational organization dealing with soul care at the end of life. |
www.soulandspirit.org |
| Squamish | Mental Health Services - Squamish Assessment, treatment, support, outreach & crisis services to persons 19 years of age or older. |
www.cghealth.org |
| Squamish Hospice Society Self-referral or access through Home Support, Home Nursing, Public Health, Hospital, physician. Professional counsellor. 1:1 support with trained volunteer. Psychoeducational groups available. |
http://www.sea-to-sky.net/hospice/index.htm | |
| St. John |
Hospice Saint John & Sussex Since 1983, free, non-medical programs & services to dying people & their loved ones. Grief support programs. Trained hospice staff & volunteers work with medical team to ease suffering & improve quality of living & dying. Grief booklet, phone support, holiday support, memorial service. |
www.hospicesj.com |
| St. John's | Bereavement Association of St. John's region Newfoundland Voluntary non-profit association of bereavement organizations, individuals, & group. Purpose is to identify, coordinate, develop & educate about bereavement services in our region. |
http://www.hccsj.nf.ca/basj/ |
| Stewart | Stewart Counselling Services A community based counselling program offering a range of services to children, youth, couples, groups, seniors & anyone dealing with grief/bereavement. |
www.stewlibrary.homestead.com/counselling.html |
| Surrey | Bodnar Frohberg and Associates Counselling for individuals, couples and families. |
www.bodnar-frohberg.com |
| Burden Bearers of Canada, Surrey Private, clinical counselling, includes issues of grief and loss. Languages spoken are English, Mandarin, Cantonese and German. |
www.burden-bearers.ca | |
| Cascade Christian Counselling Centre -
Surrey (Main office) Counselling including grief and bereavement. |
www.cascadechristiancounselling.com | |
| Coastal Counselling Services Affiliated with Burden Bearers of Canada. Non-profit. Clinical counselling, includes issues of grief and loss. Serves all the Greater Vancouver Region except Langley. |
www.burden-bearers.ca | |
| Compassionate Friends - Surrey A self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. This chapter is for referral purposes only. |
www.tcfcanada.net | |
| Dr. Alexander Lees RCC Private, professional counselling. |
www.DrAlexLees.com | |
| Fraser Valley Cancer Centre, Pain
& Symptom Management/Palliative Care Team BC Cancer Agency Clinic & team who attend to patients who have complex symptom management issues or end of life concerns. Can provide interpreters if necessary. |
www.bccancer.bc.ca | |
| Surrey Hospice Society Social, emotional & spiritual support & companionship, through volunteers, to individuals & their loved ones as they face life threatening illness. Support for children, teens & adults after a death has occurred. |
www.surreyhospice.com | |
| SPEAC - Suicide Prevention,
Education & Counselling Under Surrey Community Services Society. Assessment & counselling to children/youth at risk of suicide or have lost a friend/relative to suicide, incl. White Rock & Langley youth under 19 yr. Prevention/postvention workshops to schools, community agencies & special interest groups. |
www.scss.ca | |
| Surrey Community Services Society Family counselling by referral only. Drop-in 1:1/couple adult counselling .SPEAC:assessment/counselling to children/youth at risk of suicide or have lost a friend/relative to suicide, incl. White Rock & Langley youth under 19 yr & prev/postvention workshops to schools, community groups. |
www.scss.ca |
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| Toronto |
Hospice Association of Ontario Provincial association of 90 hospices plus over 60 agencies with an interest in hospice palliative care in Ontario. |
www.hospice.on.ca |
| Trail | Compassionate Friends - Trail A self-help organization of bereaved parents of children of any age helping each other to a positive resolution of grief. |
www.tcfcanada.net |
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