Grief & Bereavement Support
What We Do
Hospice can play a positive role in helping people to understand the process of grieving. Hospice staff and volunteers understand that everyone grieves differently and provides tools for acknowledging and remembering both the life and the death of a loved one.
Bereavement is the loss of someone or something to which a person has an emotional attachment. Grief is the emotional response to the loss. Grief does not respect age and recognizing this, Hospice Georgina offers grief support and education for children, adults, and families who live in Georgina. Support in the home or at school is also available. There is no cost to clients for our programs.
“It was a small group where you could share your grief and be listened to. It was facilitated by capable leaders who made sure everyone was heard and respected.”
“I learned that it is okay to feel your grief, not to push it away.”
Our Services
1-On-1
Hospice Georgina offers compassionate one-on-one support for individuals of all ages, including children and youth, who are experiencing anticipatory grief, grieving a loss, or coping with a life-changing diagnosis. Our support is grounded in a holistic, strengths-based approach and is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and welcoming to individuals living with disabilities.
Clients can access services in person, by phone, or virtually. Each person receives up to 12 individual support sessions, with additional check-ins available as needed. These sessions are provided by trained staff and skilled volunteers who walk alongside individuals as they navigate their grief journey.
Complementary Programs
Art Heals: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12:00 pm. The purpose of the Art Heals program is to provide clients with a creative outlet to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. No artistic experience is required—just a willingness to engage in gentle, expressive creativity.
Creative Paint Class: This guided paint class invites participants to unwind, explore their creative side, and enjoy a calm and uplifting artistic experience. Step-by-step instruction makes it accessible to all skill levels, offering a fun and relaxing way to connect with others while creating something beautiful. The focus is on enjoyment, self-expression, and the soothing benefits of creative engagement.
Grief Group (Virtual)
This virtual group is designed for individuals who are past the one-year anniversary of their loss. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space where participants can share their unique experiences and connect with others who understand the ongoing impact of grief.
Grief Café
The Grief Café provides a welcoming, comfortable environment for individuals to come together and explore their grief alongside others with similar experiences. These sessions help participants feel supported, build connection, and deepen their understanding of their grief journey. All groups are facilitated by trained hospice staff and volunteers.
Beginning in the new year, Hospice Georgina will also be offering group grief sessions specifically for children and youth, expanding our support to ensure young people have a safe place to share, learn, and be supported through their grief.
