Bereavement Care
About this Program
The SCHC Bereavement Program is not an emergency service.
We do not provide counselling/therapy or crisis support in this program.
If you require immediate services, please call 1-866-531-2600 or 211.
The SCHC Bereavement Care Support program is geared to adults 18+ who have experienced the loss of a spouse/partner, adult child, parent, sibling, friend or other significant family member. Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grieving is an often a misunderstood and very individual experience. Grief support helps normalize the grieving process through comfort and support, as well as with the sharing of information and strategies which the person may find useful in learning to live with their loss.
The program offers limited 1:1 individual sessions with the Bereavement Coordinator geared towards clients who have suffered a recent loss and/or are not ready for a shared dynamic. The program also offers an open drop in grief support group as well as specialty groups and workshops both in person and virtual.
Eligibility & Registration
Self- and community referrals are accepted. Community referrals must fill out and fax a referral form. All referrals will be assessed for eligibility in the program.
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must be ready for non-clinical bereavement support
- Be able to communicate in English
- Must be reachable i.e. voicemail and/or email
- This program is not ideal for clients who struggle with cognition, confusion, or trouble with comprehension, i.e. Dementia.
You must complete a brief intake with our Bereavement Care Coordinator before enrolment in the program.
Please read the Bereavement Program FAQ below for more information.
Please complete and submit the form below for self-referrals, and we will contact you. If you need assistance completing the form, please call our Medical Secretary at 416 642-9445 ext. 4111