Please note that this list is not exhaustive. For more resources please contact the West Island Cancer Wellness Center (514) 695-9355.
Bereavement Resources:
- Nova West Island: Nova West Island
- Adult Support: They offer an 8 week bereavement support group service three times a year free of charge.
- Carousel (children): They offer a weekend bereavement camp twice a year free of charge. They also offer throughout the year a bereavement program called “Circle of Support”.
- Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence: http://residencesoinspalliatifs.com/
- They offer bereavement group sessions for adults and children free of charge.
- ORA Loss and Living Program: http://www.ora-mtl.org/
- They offer a variety of loss and living workshops with varying themes at a small cost.
- Maison Monbourquette: https://www.maisonmonbourquette.com/
- They offer a free grief support hotline service where volunteers trained by professionals attentively listen to your needs and offer support.
- 1-888-523-3596
- Good Grief Central: http://www.goodgriefcentral.com/
- They offer a variety of support groups for adults, children and teenagers at no cost.
- Rideau Funeral Home Bereavement Assistance: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/rideau
- Offer clients one free 90 minute session of individual counselling in bereavement by appointment
- Their Pamphlet
Resources for Teachers:
- Guidelines on how to proceed in the event of the death of a student or teacher:
- This document includes information on notifying staff, parents and students as well as information on memorials/memorial services.