Grief Counseling Contact Information
St. Joseph's Care Group
Individual grief counselling and support are offered by the Hospice Social Worker for anyone who has had a loved one die on the Hospice or Palliative Care Unit.
Tel: 807.343.2431 ext.2203 (Social Worker)
Compassionate Friends
Offers both individual and a group support venue for parents who have experienced the loss of a child or older offspring.
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Tel: 807.939.1610
Supportive Care Service of the North-western Ontario Cancer Centre
Offers a six-week grief support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Individual grief support is available for people who have had a loved one die of cancer. A children's group is offered for children who have a family member living with cancer or have experienced a death of a family member from cancer.
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Tel: 807.684.7310
Lakehead Regional Family Centre
Offers an eight week grief support group for children and teens aged 4 through 17. Groups are close ended and age specific. A referral is required; which can be made by a parent or youth 12 years or older.
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Tel: 807.684.7310
Groups are run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Individual counselling for children/adolescents is also available.
New Connections Group
Offers a support group to people who are past the initial grief period. The group offers opportunities to meet and socialize with other bereaved persons who have experienced the death of a spouse.
- Tel: 807.684.3066 (55 Plus Centre)
- Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. At the 55 Plus Centre. The group meets for lunch followed by a general meeting. (No meetings in July or August).
Hospice Northwest Volunteers
Offers grief support by phone, or in person, by trained volunteers. A volunteer will visit in the bereaved person's home if needed.
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Tel: 807.626.5575
Catholic Support Group for Widows and Widowers
Offers a non-denominational support group for people who have experienced the death of a spouse. The Group offers social interaction and group activities. The bereaved help others who are bereaved.
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Tel: 807.473.5894
