As always we continue to accept phone calls from people interested in our groups. In order to participate in a self help support group you first need to have a one-to-one meeting with a trained volunteer bereavement facilitator. Call the Program Coordinator for further information.

• Spousal Loss: Fall 2010
  
• Child Loss: Fall 2010
  
• Adult Loss: Fall 2010
  
• Children's Group: Fall 2010
  
• Missing Pieces (youth group): TBA

June Drop-in Programs

Monday June 21, 7-8:30pm

Drop-In: How do parents/caregivers help support children & youth through their grief?

Monday June 28, 1-3pm

Drop-In Support for anyone who has lost a loved one through death

Tuesday June 29, 1-3pm

Drop-In Support for Moms who have lost a child

July Drop-in Programs

Tuesday July 13, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for anyone who is grieving the death of a friend

Wednesday July 14, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for anyone grieving the death of a spouse/partner

Thursday July 15, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for Dad's who have lost a child

Monday, July 26, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for anyone grieving the death of a sibling

Thursday, July 29, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one

August Drop-in Programs

Tuesday, August 3, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for Moms who have lost a child

Tuesday, August 17, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for anyone who is grieving the death of a sibling

Thursday, August 19, 7-9pm

Drop-In support for Dads who have lost a child

Tuesday, August 31, 1-3pm

Drop-In support for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one.

We are always as close as your phone

• for initial 1:1 meetings
• telephone support
• to receive phone calls from grieving individuals interested in our loss specific support groups

As we are continually running these groups, the need for supplies is always constant. If you know of someone who could donate items like drinks, craft supplies, paper, labels or envelopes please call the office at 905-898-6265 or email bfoyr_program@bellnet.ca. We thank you for your generosity.

Facilitator Training for Direct Support Volunteers (more information - Group Facilitator) starts September 2010 on some Tuesday evenings from 6-9pm and a few Saturdays. Please fill out a Volunteer Application Form as soon as possible in order to register for the Facilitator Training.

• Please contact the BFOYR office at 905-898-6265 for more information and to register for any of these programs.
• Drop-in and telephone support is available during office hours.
• One-to-one support with a trained volunteer by appointment.
• Holiday Drop-Ins in November and December
• Summer Drop-Ins