Resources in British Columbia |
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Griefworks BC Resources www.griefworksbc.com - support groups, information and links. www.hospicenet.org Support for the dying person and their family, before, during and after death. |
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St Michael’s Centre (http://www.stmichaels.bc.ca/pdf/lovedone.pdf ) A very gentle and straightforward brochure explaining the physical process of dying. Use the percentage % button to increase viewing size. |
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The BC Bereavement Helpline (http://www.bcbereavementhelpline.com/ ) Toll Free 1-877-779-2223 The BC Bereavement Helpline is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the healthy and wholesome recovery of individuals experiencing grief. Many of the brochures available in other languages : Korean, Chinese, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog (Philipino), Vietnamese |
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BC Cancer Agency ( http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/default.htm ) The mission of the BC Cancer Agency is to reduce the incidence of cancer; to reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer; and to improve the quality of life of people living with cancer. This mission is achieved by a system that links prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, supportive care, rehabilitation, palliative care, education, research, and support for community programs. This system links research and treatment, leading to new solutions for treating cancer. |
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BC Hospice Palliative Care Assoc ( http://hospicebc.org/ ) BC Hospice Palliative Care Association is an umbrella organization whose mission is to provide a leadership role for its member organizations and individuals to ensure quality of care for British Columbians faced with a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement. |
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Canadian Health Network ( http://canadian-health-network.ca/ ) The Canadian Health Network promotes understanding of the many influences on our health from social and environmental factors such as housing, income, education, clean air and a sense of belonging, to our everyday choices about diet and exercise. It is a resource to help you prevent disease and make healthy choices for yourself and your community. |
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Canadian Hospice Assoc ( www.chpca.net )The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national association which provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened. |
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Canuck Place ( http://www.canuckplace.com/ ) Canuck Place is a childrens' hospice with Palliative Care and Bereavement programs. |
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Chilliwack Bereavement Support ( http://www.members.shaw.ca/chilliwackbereavement/ ) Chilliwack Bereavement Support offers a variety of programs to fulfill your bereavement needs. The programs available to you are: One on One support, Grief Support Groups, New Beginnings, Supper Club. |
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CHIMO Crisis ( http://www.chimocrisis.com/ ) CHIMO Crisis Services is a non-profit organization specializing in community development and social services related to the natural crises that happen in everyday lives of individuals, families and neighbourhoods. |
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Suicide and general counselling. Crisis Centre ( http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/ ) Crisis Centre focuses on stress and suicide and has a 24-Hour Distress Line as well as Youth Education and Professional Development programs. |
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Deltassist Family Service ( http://www.deltassist.com/ ) Deltassist responds to the community needs of Delta in a manner which enhances the social, psychological and physical well being of individuals, families and the community through the provision of professional and volunteer services in Delta and the surrounding communities. |
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Friends for Life ( http://www.friendsforlife.ca/ ) Friends For Life provides support to people confronting the daily challenges of living with life-threatening illness, as well as help for their families and caregivers. |
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Griefwatch ( http://www.griefwatch.com ) Resources for bereaved families and professional caregivers. |
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Journey Through Suicide ( http://www.journeythroughsuicidegrief.com/ ) Journey Through Suicide Grief is an online suicide support group made up of people who have lost loved ones to suicide. |
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Griefworks BC ( http://griefworksbc.com/ ) Griefworks BC's main objective is to provide grief support to those in need of information and resources. Includes chat rooms to talk to others online about their own experiences with grief. |
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Living Through Loss ( http://www.ltlc.bc.ca/ ) Living Through Loss Counselling Society of British Columbia offers professional grief counselling and emotional support to anyone who is experiencing stress due to life change or loss. |
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Living/Learning Thru Loss ( http://www.teenloss.com/ ) Based out of Victoria, BC, the Living and Learning Through Loss program, (a registered charity), is designed for young adults between the ages of 13 and 19 years, who have experienced a significant loss. |
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Lower Mainland Grief Recovery ( http://www.lmgr.ca ) Lower Mainland Grief Recovery is a non-profit umbrella organization representing bereavement support groups in Greater Vancouver. Six to eight week bereavement support groups for people who are grieving from a loss through death are offered twice a year in Richmond, North Vancouver, Kerrisdale and, if numbers permit, the West End. A nominal fee of $100.00 to help cover the cost of the specially trained facilitator is requested although no one is denied access to support. Call 604-643-9637 for information about a group in your area. |
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MADD ( http://MADDVAN.BC.CA ) Mothers Against Drunk Drivers - Vancouver Chapter. Offers information and support for families who have lost someone to a motor vehicle accident or road accident due to a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. |
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New Hope ( http://www.newhope-grief.org/ ) New Hope is an organization committed to encouraging and helping those who have lost a spouse to death. It is our belief that those who have walked the journey of grief are able to understand and care in a special way for those who are new to grief. We provide support for teens who have lost a parent through our teengrief web site and want to support the whole family through the grieving process. |
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North Van Family Services ( http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/ ) North Vancouver Family Services offer a complete spectrum of services that provide the practical and emotional support families and individuals need to lead fulfilling lives. Our broad range of Community Education, Community Counselling and Community Volunteer Programs addresses the unique and changing needs of North Shore families. |
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Psychology today ( http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/bereavement.html ) This link describes the basic psychology of grief and its possible symptoms. For insight about bereavement and different types of losses, visit this informative website. |
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Rainbows ( http://www.rainbows.ca ) \When a change takes place in the family, whether it is death, divorce, separation or abandonment, it has a profound effect on all members in a family. Rainbows was created to provide children, adolescents and adults an opportunity for healing after their painful loss. |
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The Compassionate Friends ( http://www.tcfcanada.net/ ) The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and HOPE for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. |
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Vancouver Family Services ( http://www.fsgv.ca/ ) Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening people, families and communities. We provide a diverse range of professional support and counseling services to those who are experiencing challenges in their lives. |
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Victoria Hospice Society |
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Wade Edwards Foundation ( http://www.wade.org ) The story of one young man's death (Wade Edwards) in a tragic car accident and how his family is dealing with that to keep his memory alive and also helping the community as he would have wanted. |
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