Bereavement Resources

A death can have a profound impact upon the lives of those who are left to mourn the loss.  The survivors are also required to undertake a transition which will ultimately transform their life as they live without the presence of those who have died.  Many will seek assistance during their grief journey.  Whether it is a published resource,  a group environment or an opportunity to discuss their emotions one on one, many professionals are available to help.  We have assembled a list of resources that are available.  Please be mindful that a sense of community and the knowledge that you are not alone with your emotions may be the first step in making that monumental transformation in your life.

Hospice Georgian Triangle - Collingwood Area
705-444-2555
hospicegeorgiantriangle@rogers.com

Hospice Simcoe - Barrie Area
705-722-5995
www.hospicesimcoe.ca

Hospice Orillia - Orillia Area
705-327-7799
hospice@csolve.net

Hospice Huronia - Midland and Penetanguishene Area

705-549-1034

www.hospicehuronia.ca

Hospice Simcoe - South Simcoe - Alliston Area
705-435-7218
www.hospicesimcoe.ca

Bereaved Families of Ontario - Simcoe/Muskoka
705-329-0101
www.bfosm.on.ca

Grieving Children at Season's Centre - Barrie
705-721-5437
www.grievingchildren.com

Perinatal Bereavement Services Ontario
1-800-301-7276
www.pbso.ca

Rainbows Canada
Child support groups
705-726-7407
www.rainbows.ca

New Beginnings
Adult self-help groups
705-431-8070

Distress Line
705-726-7922  Barrie
705-325-9534  Orillia

Crisis Services
705-721-1433

Simcoe County Mental Health Crisis Line
705-728-5044
1-888-983-8333
www.mhcva.on.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association - Barrie/Simcoe
705-726-5033
1-800-461-4319
www.cmhasim.on.ca

Clinic and Private Counsellors
Mental Health Association
705-726-5033
Yellow Pages - Marriage, Family & Individual Counsellors

Internet Resources

www.centerforloss.com
www.griefjourney.com
www.genesis-resources.com