Organization:
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Bereaved Families of Ontario York Region - Grief Healing Support Centre
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Crisis:
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1-855-310-COPE or 911 if you feel you are in crisis
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Address:
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17075 Leslie St, Unit 9 Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E1
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | |
Mon | 9am-3pm | |
Tue | 9am-3pm | |
Wed | 9am-3pm | |
Thu | 9am-3pm | |
Fri | 9am-3pm | |
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Executives:
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Glen Gifford - Executive Director ed@bfoyr.com
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Service Description:
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Providing grief healing peer support services by trained volunteers and staff to individuals and families grieving the death of a loved one
- individual one-on-one peer support sessions (by phone)
- support groups - loss-specific and open/all losses (online)
- volunteer facilitator training
- regular social media education / awareness posts
- community outreach - various grief groups/workshops collaborating with community partners across York Region and surrounding communities
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Application:
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Call for information * intake required (completed by phone)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals/families who are experiencing the loss of a loved one * must live in York Region
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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All of our services are in English
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