Volunteer Visiting | Bereavement Services | Wellness Programs

Bereavement Services

Professional staff and trained volunteers provide individual, group and telephone support to those grieving a loss through death.

Individual | Adult Group | Child & Teen

For more information about any of our Bereavement Services, contact Karen Simmonds at 905-773-0155 | .

Individual Bereavement Support

"Need it Now" bereavement support for individuals

• One-to-one support for bereaved children, teens & adults
• Telephone support.
• School-based support for students, teachers & families.
• Contact Karen Simmonds at 905-773-0155 | for more information.

Adult Group Bereavement Support

Healing Hike

• An informal walking group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants meet at a designated spot on King City Trails for an hour-long walk and opportunity to chat. more information

Comfort Cafe

• An informal drop-in group for men & women who are grieving the loss of a loved one. more information

Beyond Surviving coping with a loved one's suicide

The death of a loved one to suicide is painful and often overwhelming. This is program for survivors to come together with others who have experienced a similar loss. more information

Mom's Bereavement Group

• A supportive environment for moms who have lost a child. Call for more information.

Men's Support Group

• A peer support group for men who have experienced a loss. Call for more information

Child and Teen Group Bereavement Support

Wings - a support group for grieving children

• A chance for children to participate in a variety of activities designed to support their grief journeys. A concurrent informal session is offered for parents/caregivers.
• Ages 5-12
• see flyer for more information

Who Cares? - a support group for grieving teens

• We care! A peer support group for grieving teens.
• see flyer for more information

Extended Wings Group

• for children who have attended the WINGS group for 2+ years
• see flyer for more information

For more information or to request bereavement services contact Karen Simmonds (905-773-0155 | ).