RESOURCES
If you require additional resources, there are many communities and organizations who are ready to help in any way they can. As a community, we are all here to help you get the support you may need.
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
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.
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.
Neighbouring Hospice Societies
604-852-2456
604-520-5087
604-795-4660
Crossroads Hospice Society (Port Coquitlam)
604-945-0606
604-948-0660
604-530-1115
604-826-2235
604-463-7722
604-531-7484
Neighbouring Hospice Residences
Burnaby Hospice Residence
604-520-5087
Christine Morrison Hospice Residence (Mission)
604-870-7522
Crossroads Inlet Centre (Port Moody)
604-949-2270
Langley Hospice Residence
604-514-6182
Queens Park Hospice Residence (New Westminster)
604-777-6794
St. Michael's Centre (Burnaby)
604-918-7480