Bereavement Resources

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”.

• West Island 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.

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