Additional Resources
Sometimes the support you need goes beyond what we can provide directly. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of trusted community partners and organizations who are here to help. Together, we are stronger — and you deserve every resource available to support you and your family.
Local Resources
(604) 584-5811
Options Community Services is a non-profit society and registered charity dedicated to making a difference. They offer a wide variety of programs and projects, including counselling for families.
1-877-820-7444
The Fraser Health Crisis Line provides immediate, free, and confidential emotional support, crisis intervention and community resource information to people of all ages 24 hours a day – everyday.
(604) 738-9950
The BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH) is a non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services within the province of BC.
1-800-668-6868
A free national service, anonymous & confidential 24/7 service for young people. Call or text a counsellor, or chat online www.kidshelpphone.ca
Online Resources
ShareGrief offers on-line grief support, education and resources to the bereaved.
The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to the bereaved. Materials may be purchased on-line.
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families is located in Portland, Oregon. The website provides information regarding the grief of children and teens. Books and other publications can also be purchased from this website.
Compassionate Friends Of Canada
The Compassionate Friends of Canada is part of an international, non-profit, non-denominational self-help organization that offers grief education and support for all families who have experienced the death of a child, at any age, from any cause. The website offers articles as well as a chapter locator to find a TCF group near you.
Bereaved Families Online Support Centre is an Ontario-based organization that also has lists of resources.
This website offers some grief information, but also offers an on-line store through which publications and resources may be purchased.
Noted grief educator, Alan Wolfelt, offers information on grief for all ages from the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Boulder, Colorado. Books and tapes can also be purchased from this website.