People 16 years and older who are recently bereaved (up to two years after the death)
Fees
None
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French reception
Area(s) Served
Windsor and Essex County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief/trauma (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. The program also offers ongoing seminars about coping with grief and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public.
structured therapy for individuals experiencing traumatic death and complicated grief
facilitated support groups
widows and widowers of all ages
bereaved parents of older children as well as infants
adults bereaved by suicide
adults bereaved by homicide
adult grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member)
educational seminars
community group and public educational presentations about grief and supporting grieving individuals
annual candlelight vigils for those bereaved by suicide, homicide and the death of a child.