Bereavement Services Program
Bereavement Services are available to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one as a result of suicide and/or substance use. As more individuals are dealing with their own mental health concerns and the incidence of substance use continues to rise, many families and caregivers are faced with a different type of grief due to an unexpected loss. The stigma associated with such a loss can compound our grief and exacerbate feelings of guilt, shame and despair.
Our bereavement counsellor will connect with you, offering to assess and support you with improving the quality of your own life by developing coping strategies, reducing isolation, integrating your loss and regaining your own well-being.
Program Eligibility
This program is open to:
- Anyone 16 years and up
- Anyone experiencing grief as a result of loss due to suicide and/or substance use
- Individuals who have the ability to attend appointments regularly, either virtually or in person
- Individuals who are ready to share their grief with the bereavement counsellor and establish small goals to work through it
- Individuals who reside in the catchment area of Oxford, Elgin and Middlesex Counties as well as the Exeter and South Huron area
If you aren’t sure if this program is for you, please review the following link for additional information: Grieving & Loss Guide, or you can reach out to us by email at grief@cmhatv.ca.
If you do not meet our eligibility requirements, please review other grief supports in the area here.
How do I get an appointment?
To connect with our program, complete the contact form on our Get Started page and choose Bereavement Services as the primary need.
Please note that while individuals can self-refer, if you are experiencing an active crisis you will be referred to our crisis line or to our crisis centre for support.
This program is available virtually to everyone in the CMHA TVAMHS catchment area and in-person supports can be offered in London at 200 Queens Ave Suite 260 on the 2nd floor.
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Location
This program is available to all CMHA TVAMHS locations virtually and in-person supports can be offered in London.