Grief and Bereavement resources

Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia - a provincial non-profit, providing programs and services to grieving families. Programs and services include: walk-in support, Support and Share Sessions, General Grief programs, Trauma programs, Adolescent Grief Support, Resilience and Well-being sessions, and Death Cafes. Check the calendar to learn more about the programs offered this season.

Bernie's Buddies - a non-profit in Alberta and Nova Scotia, helping children and youth to live more fully after a death of a loved one. Workshops include peer support, therapy dog visits, creative grief conversations, yoga movements and relaxation techniques. Email to learn more: berniesbuddiesnovascotia@gmail.com

Canadian Grief Alliance - a group of leading grief specialists and more than 150 national and provincial organizations that provide research and encouraging the Government to address the gaps in grief services that are leaving Canadians unsupported in their grief. The Alliance includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and therapists, academics and organizations providing grief services. Read their latest research here.

Canadian Virtual Hospice - provides information about advanced illness, palliative care, loss and grief. They have launched a few resources about grief:

MyGrief.ca - educational resource, walking people through grief, step by step, at your own pace.
KidsGrief.ca - information for parents and educators on how help a child to process grief.
YouthGrief.ca - similar resource to MyGrief, but targeted at teens and young adults.

Dougy Center - an American online platform, providing information on grief and bereavement. There are different sections depending on the age of the grieving person.

Kid resources - activities and more to help kids ages 0–12 express their grief, as well as information on death and bereavement for supporters of kids who are grieving.
Teen resources - videos, podcasts, and more for people ages 13–18 who are coping before and after a death, as well as tips and information for supporters of teens who are grieving.
Young adult resources - information for young adults who are grieving the death of someone significant (parent, sibling, friend, partner, spouse, other family member) in their lives to find connection and support.
Parents & caregiver resources - information, tips, and more resources for parents and caregivers who are supporting children and teens in their grief.

Another interesting article on how to support a child you know based on their age.

Hospice Halifax offer regular one-on-one counseling, support groups, and programs for bereaved people looking for a safe, supportive environment to explore their feelings of loss. Our programs are free-of-charge and open to residents of Nova Scotia over the age of 18.

They also provide 6 free of charge one-on-one Children and Youth Support Music Therapy, open to children from 5 to 15 who have experienced the death of a parent, immediate caregiver or sibling.

IWK gathered information about grief support in Nova Scotia:

Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care has launched Healing Pathways - Grieving Well - an online directory designed to support Nova Scotians through grief and emotional wellness. The directory provides accessible information, community connections and practical tools to help navigate grief. The directory started with resources in Cumberland, Colchester and East Hants and expands to be available province-wide.

The Government of Nova Scotia has a page with resources and supports for mental health, including processing grief.

Scrapbook has an article on how to create a memorial album for your passed loved one.

Victoria Hospice has a podcast on supporting your child through grief. Support differs by age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16+.