Grief, Bereavement & Spiritual Care

Support Through Grief, Loss and Life's Challenges

Grief, serious illness, and caregiving can bring many emotions, questions, and changes. Whether you are grieving a death, supporting a child through a difficult time, or seeking meaning and connection during serious illness, you don't have to navigate these experiences alone.

Bethell Hospice offers compassionate support to help individuals and families:

  • Explore feelings and experiences
  • Find ways to cope with grief, loss, and change
  • Connect with others who may understand
  • Discover meaning, comfort, and hope
  • Access support and resources along the way

How We Can Help

Our services offer opportunities for emotional support, connection, and guidance through life’s challenging moments.

Grief and Bereavement Support

Support for individuals grieving after a death, including:

  • Individual grief counselling
  • Grief education and coping strategies
  • Support navigating emotions and changes following a death
  • Opportunities to connect with others through grief support groups
  • Resources and connections to additional supports

Spiritual Care

A welcoming and confidential space to explore meaning, connection, and hope during serious illness, caregiving, or grief.

Support may include:

  • Exploring personal beliefs, values, meaning, and purpose
  • Finding comfort through reflection, personal practices, or rituals
  • Connecting with faith or spiritual communities, if desired
  • Support through life’s challenges and transitions

Art Therapy

Therapeutic support provided by a qualified art therapist, including:

  • Creative expression to explore feelings and experiences
  • Support with coping and emotional well-being
  • Opportunities for reflection and connection

HUUG Program

Support for children, youth, and families when someone important to them is seriously ill or has died.

The HUUG Program offers:

  • Age-appropriate support and resources
  • Opportunities to express feelings and experiences
  • Support for caregivers and families
  • Guidance in navigating illness, grief, and change

Music Therapy

Therapeutic support provided by a qualified music therapist, including:

  • Music to support emotional expression
  • Opportunities for connection and comfort
  • Support for emotional well-being

Volunteer Visiting

Trained hospice volunteers offer companionship and meaningful connection through our community volunteer visiting program.

Support may include:

  • Companionship and conversation
  • Meaningful social connection
  • A welcoming and supportive presence

Community Groups and Programs

Connecting with others can help us feel supported, learn new ways to cope, and share experiences with people who understand.

Our group programs may include:

  • Art Hive
  • Caregiver Support Groups
  • Book Club
  • Grief Support Groups

Program availability and eligibility may vary. Contact us to learn more about current offerings.

You do not need to have previously received services from Bethell Hospice to explore our community support programs.

We’re Here to Help

Grief and loss are personal experiences, and everyone navigates them differently. Whether you are looking for someone to talk to, support for your family, or opportunities to connect with others, Bethell Hospice is here to help.

Contact us at 905-838-3534 ext. 2253 to learn more about our community programs and the grief and bereavement support available to you.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, all community programs are offered at no cost.

To make a referral to one of our community programs                 Click here              

To view upcoming Grief and Bereavement Programs                    Click here