Adult Programs
programs are offered to grieving families at no cost
2SLGBTQIA+ Grief Support Group
Closed support group for adults 18+ who identify within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who have expereinced the loss of a loved one.
This is a mixed-loss grief support group facilitated by trained Grief Facilitators who have experienced loss and identify as peers with those in attendance. The Bereavement Support Group provides a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space to share, connect with others, gain support and learn coping strategies to navigate through grief. A closed group provides a safe and consistent space to become familiar with each other, build bonds, and explore topics and themes specific to the group members needs.
This program is 8 weeks in length.
Held virtually over Zoom
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
This closed support group is for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage, still birth or the death of an infant up to 6 months of age. Facilitated by our trained Grief Facilitators who have also experienced a perinatal loss. This support group provides an opportunity to share and gain support from others in a safe environment. With having a closed group, this means once the group has begun no more participants may join. This allows the group to become familiar with each other, build bonds and have discussions of emerging topics and themes.
The program is 10 weeks in length.
Held virtually over Zoom
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Bereaved Parents Support Group
This is a closed combined group with or without your spouse/partner.
This group is facilitated by our trained Grief Facilitators who have experienced with adult and young child loss. The Bereaved Parents Support Group provides an opportunity to learn coping strategies, share and gain support from others in a safe environment. With having a closed group, this means once the group has begun, no more participants may join. This allows the group to become familiar with each other, build bonds and have discussions of emerging topics and themes.
The program is either 8 or 10 weeks in length.
Held in-person
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Healing with Hope
Mixed Loss Adult Support Group
Closed mixed loss support group for adults of all ages (18+) for any type of loss.
This group is facilitated by our trained Grief Facilitators who have experience with multiple loss and compound grief. The Bereavement Support Group provides an opportunity to learn coping strategies, share and gain support from others in a safe environment. With having a closed group, this means once the group has begun, no more participants may join. This allows the group to become familiar with each other, build bonds and have discussions of emerging topics and themes.
The closed group program is 8 weeks in length.
Held in-person
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
M.A.i.D Support Group
This is a closed group for adults who have experienced a medically assisted death of a loved one.
This a confidential and compassionate support group facilitated by two professional and specifically trained Grief Facilitators. The M.A.i.D Support Group provides an opportunity to learn coping strategies, share and gain support from others in a safe environment. With having a closed group, this means once the group has begun, no more participants may join. This allows the group to become familiar with each other, build bonds and have discussions of emerging topics and themes.
This support group was developed from the support from Hamilton Health Sciences and with the funding support by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
This FREE program is 8 weeks in length.
Held virtually over Zoom
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Seniors Support Group
Closed support group for adults 60+ who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
This is a mixed-loss support group facilitated by our trained Grief Facilitators who have experience with a variety of significant losses. The Bereavement Support Group provides an opportunity to learn coping strategies, share, and gain support from others in a safe environment, through activities tailored to the needs of seniors. A closed group means once the group has begun, no more participants may join. This allows the group to become familiar with each other, build bonds, and discuss emerging topics and themes.
This program is 8 weeks in length.
Held In Person
Please note that all our closed groups require an intake, which can take up to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Drop-in Adult Grief Support Programs
Adult Bereavement Drop-In Support Group - In Person
Grief support for adults 18 years of age and older.
Support for any type of loss and at any point in your grief journey.
Join us for an in-person daytime grief support group held in Hamilton.
In Person drop-in support groups require online registration.
If you have any additional questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Virtual Adult Bereavement Drop-In Support Group
Open to adults 18 years of age and older.
Support for any type of loss and at any point in your grieving journey.
Virtual drop-in support groups require online registration.
If you have any additional questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
Young Adult Drop-In Grief Support Group
Open to young adults 18 to 29 years of age.
For any type of loss and at any point in your grief journey.
Virtual drop-in support groups require online registration.
If you have any additional questions about our groups or wish to register, please fill out this contact form or email programming@bfoscr.com or contact us at (905) 318-0070.
All our support groups are FREE. These support groups are all led by highly trained compassionate and caring Grief Facilitators who have also experienced the loss of a loved one pertaining to the group they are facilitating. Most have started as group participants and are now ready and trained to give back. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.
(905) 318-0070 or programming@bfoscr.com