ACT Bereavement Group

Bereavement Support

Let us help you through this difficult time.

Losing someone you love is painful. After a significant loss, you may experience many emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes, it may feel like the sadness will never end.

We offer several ways to support you through this transition, including support groups and counseling sessions. Our bereavement support is geared toward adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, parent, close family member, or friend.

Our Bereavement Programs

Grief and Bereavement Virtual Support Group

The grief journey uniquely affects our physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. It becomes more manageable and meaningful when shared with others who understand its challenges.

This program provides group support in a safe and nurturing environment. Members can share feelings of loss, learn about the grieving process, develop coping strategies, and begin to integrate this change into their lives.

While virtual support via ZOOM/TEAMS may lack the intimacy of in-person meetings, research suggests that people adjust to the format quickly.

Individual Bereavement Support

Circle of Care offers short-term bereavement support (6-8 sessions) for adults who need individual support as they adjust to the death of a loved one. Clients will be asked to select goals they wish to focus on during this term of service.

Bereavement Support Volunteers

Bereavement support volunteers offer emotional and practical support to clients as they work through the grieving process. During the pandemic, volunteers are offering support by phone or video chat.

All our volunteers receive specialized training in providing bereavement support to our members.

How to Register

To register for bereavement support—whether group or individual—please contact our Case Manager at treasury@africancentretoronto.org.

What Our Members Are Saying

“Thank you so much for the bereavement support group. I will be using the tools and resources provided to get through the tough times ahead.”
— Member