COMMUNITY SUPPORT
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING
grief and bereavement support
Hospice Georgian Triangle offers a visiting volunteer program. The goal is to provide short-term relief for primary caregivers, allowing them personal time.
All of our Community Support Volunteers undergo hospice palliative care training.
Questions about support groups or other community services? Contact us using the form below.
Group grief support
A six to eight week program offered frequently during the year. General grief support or tailored to special groups including but not limited to spousal loss, parental loss, child loss or adult child loss. This program provides education on grief and also draws on peer experience of loss and coping with feelings of grief.
Contact: Taylor McIntosh, mcintosht@hospicegeorgiantriangle.com or 705-444-2555 ext. 7524.
Caring for caregivers
This group offers a safe space for anyone who is caring for a loved one at home with a palliative diagnosis providing education, resources, and emotional support.
Register with: Vanessa at voorbergv@hospicegeorgiantriangle.com 705-444-2555 ext. 7513
Grief support for children, youth, and young adults
If you are old enough to love, you are old enough to grieve. Contact us for individual and group support sessions.
Contact: Taylor McIntosh, mcintosht@hospicegeorgiantriangle.com or 705-444-2555 ext. 7524.
QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPORT SERVICES? CONTACT US.
“Since the death of my husband John, I have received continuing grief support from Hospice staff. Help is only a phone call away! Respect, dignity, and professional care during one’s end-of-life journey”
– Susan McKenzie
Widow/Widower Lunch Groups
Hospice Georgian Triangle offers grief support groups speciffically for for widows and widowers. These casual groups areopen to anyone who has lost a spouse and wants to connect with others with similar experiences.
Where: Georgian Bay Family Restaurant
When: every Monday12:30 pm (not including statutory holidays)
Register with: Taylor McIntosh @ 705-444-2555 ext. 7524 or mcintosht@HospiceGeorgianTriangle.com
Coffee groups
Hospice Georgian Triangle offers grief support groups over coffee. This casual group is open to anyone interested in connecting with others, while simply enjoying a coffee.
Where: Campbell House, Hospice Georgian Triangle
When: every Tuesday morning from 10 am to 11:00 a
Life-limiting illness support group
Our life-limiting illness support group is open to anyone living with a life-limiting diagnosis, who is looking to connect with others who are on a similar journey. There is great support in connecting with others. There will be opportunities to work on Legacy Projects and discuss the challenges you face.
Register with: Taylor McIntosh @ 705-444-2555 ext. 7524 or mcintosht@HospiceGeorgianTriangle.com