Community Grief RESOURCES
APRIL 2023
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Meetings at the First Evangelical Free Church, 732 - 55th Avenue SW (corner of Elbow Drive & 54th Avenue), Calgary
Contact: Crawford Smyth
Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM www.tcfcanada.net
email: tcfcalgary@outlook.com
Tel: 403-256-3820
CONNECTEEN
ConnecTeen is a confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area. We are a program of Distress Centre.
email: ConnecTeen@distresscentre.com
Teen Online Chat: www.calgaryconnecteen.com
Teen Help Line (24 hours): 403-264-8336
Teen Text Line: 587-333-2724
DAD'S IN GRIEF
A group for bereaved dads that meets monthly for various informal events and provides opportunities for peer support.
www.dadsingrief.com
email: info@dadsingrief.com
DISTRESS CENTRE
A 24 hour crisis phone line that offers support, crisis counselling and referrals to various resources.
www.distresscentre.com
email: help@distresscentre.com
Tel: 403-266-4357 or 211
GRIEFSHARE
This church-based program is currently being offered at a number of Calgary churches from a variety of denominations. The program consists of a series of videos, discussion and mutual support. Participants do not have to belong to the particular church but are free to choose a convenient location.
www.www.griefshare.org
email: info@griefshare.org
Some Contact telephone numbers are:
1. Centre Street Church - 4120 Centre Street NE
Tel: 403-293-3900
2. First Assembly Church - 6031 Elbow Drive SW
Tel: 403-253-7136
3. Bethany Chapel of Calgary - 3333 Richardson Way SW
Tel: 403-249-8605
4. C3 North Calgary - 3812 Marbank Drive NE
Tel: 403-273-0494
5. Cornerstone Christian Assembly - 2640 Rundlelawn Road NE
Tel: 403-285-1048
6. Abbeydale Christian Fellowship - 1352 Abbeydale Drive SE
Tel: 403-273-6222
7. St. Michael's Catholic Community - 800 - 85th Street SW
Tel: 403-249-0423
8. Southview Alliance Church - 20200 Walden Boulevard SE
Tel: 403-256-4922
9. First Alliance Church - 12345 - 40th Street SE
Tel: 403-252-7572
10. Cochrane Alliance Church - 902 Glenbow Drive, Cochrane, AB Tel: 403-932-6100
11. Bow Valley Baptist Church - 54 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB Tel: 403-932-4601
12. Okotoks Evangelical Free Church - 28 Westland Road, Okotoks, AB
Tel: 403-938-3331
FAMILY COUNSELLING SERVICES
Virginia Caputy, Ph.D., RMFT, RSW-Clinical
email: jinnycaputy@gmail.com
Tel: 403-708-2252
GRIEF RESOURCES LIBRARY
McInnis & Holloway, Eastside
5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary
McInnis & Holloway’s Eastside location houses our lending library for all families and community. It contains an assortment of books and publications about a variety of subjects related to death and grief.
Tel: 403-248-8585
HAZEL’S HEROES
An annual retreat in Kananaskis for grieving mothers who have lost a child 0-12 years of age from any cause.
www.hazelsheroes.ca
email: hazels.heroes.society@gmail.com
HELGA BENDER COACHING RELIEF & REBUILDING
Effectively and compassionately helping people renew their resilience after chaotic loss and to rebuild their lives, using proven tools while also cherishing the past. (Faith-based coaching also available.) For a complimentary intake session or more information, please call Helga Bender MThS
www.helgabender.com
email: coach@helgabender.com
Tel: 403-775-9335
HIV COMMUNITY LINK
#110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Loss and bereavement counselling for the families of those affected by HIV/AIDS.
www.hivcl.org
email: info@hivcl.org
Tel: 403-508-2500
HOSPICE CALGARY SOCIETY
1245 - 70th Avenue SE, Calgary
Using individual, family counselling and group support, we compassionately support people through grief.
www.hospicecalgary.ca
email: info@hospicecalgary.com
Tel: 403-263-4525
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE CALGARY
#420, 5920 - 1A Street SW, Calgary Bereavement support available through therapy & counselling. www.jfsc.org
email: info@jfsc.org
Tel: 403-287-3510
FOOTHILLS COUNTRY HOSPICE SOCIETY
Grief Support Programs (scan QR Code below)
www.countryhospice.org/grief-support
email: grief@countryhospice.org
Tel: 403-995-4673
Foothills Country Hospice Grief Support Program Options
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
1. Alberta Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care ServiceGrief Support Program
Individual, couple and group counselling for families who have experienced the loss of a child 0-17 years of age.
Contact: Megan Miller
Facebook Group: ACH Together Forever Grief Group
email: megan.miller@ahs.ca
Tel: 403-955-5463
2. Alberta Children’s Hospital Family to Family Connections
Connect with a volunteer parent who has also experienced the loss of a child for the sharing of information, support and resources.
http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/family/f2f/connectwith-another-family.php
email: F2FConnections@albertahealthservices.ca
Tel: 403-955-2456
3. Cochrane Addiction & Mental Health
60 Grande Boulevard, Cochrane
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:15 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Walk-in therapy on a single-session basis is offered to clients of all ages.
Tel: 403-851-6100
4. Grief Support Program
Bob Glasgow Grief Support Centre
Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, 3rd Floor
1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary
Individual and group grief support for adults 18 and older who have experienced the death of an older child or grandchild.
Tel: 403-955-8011
5. Pregnancy & Infant Loss Program
1403 - 29th Street NW, Calgary
Provides individual, couples, family & group counselling following the loss of a pregnancy (miscarriage, ectopic, medical interruption), stillbirth & neonatal death.
email: epl@albertahealthservices.ca
Tel: 403-944-2274
AGAPE HOSPICE
Grief support workshops & individual counselling for the families of patients who have been through the Hospice.
www.agapehospice.ca
email: information@agapehospice.ca
Tel: 403-282-6588 EXT. 271
BERNIE’S BUDDIES
Assistance for children that are experiencing a loss or major transition in their lives.
www.berniesbuddies.ca
email: berniesbuddiescalgary@gmail.com
Tel: 403-467-7923
CALGARY COUNSELLING CENTRE
#1000, 105 - 12th Avenue SW, Calgary
Fees are on a sliding scale according to ability to pay. Wide range of counselling offered.
www.calgarycounselling.com
email: contactus@calgarycounselling.com
Tel: 403-265-4980
Intake Tel: 403-691-5991
CALGARY HOMICIDE SUPPORT SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 76058, RPO Millrise, Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z9
To provide ongoing support, assistance, and education to families of homicide victims in Calgary & the surrounding area. Meetings are held once a month.
www.calgaryhss.ca
email: information@calgaryhss.ca
Tel: 587-582-2477
CALGARY SENIORS RESOURCE SOCIETY
3639 26th Street NE, Calgary
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Offers practical assistance in a variety of areas, including workshops.
www.calgaryseniors.org
email: info@calgaryseniors.org
Tel: 403-266-6200
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
#105, 1040 - 7th Avenue SW, Calgary
Suicide bereavement, counselling for individuals and groups.
www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca
email: info@cmha.calgary.ab.ca
Tel: 403-297-1700
CARING BEYOND SUPPORT GROUP
A self help group for parents who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, neonatal death or termination.
Contact: Find "Caring Beyond" on Facebook or leave a message on our volunteer-led phone line.
www.facebook.com/caringbeyond
Tel: 403-944-2209
CARYA (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Main Office: #200, 1000 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Individual, couple and family counselling. Tuesday & Wednesday, after hours care.
www.caryacalgary.ca
email: info@caryacalgary.ca
Tel: 403-269-9888 Main Office
Tel: 403-286-1811 Bowmont Office (Kim Savard)
Tel: 403-536-6558 Village Commons
CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTRE
This centre has information about bereavement resources offered at Catholic churches in the city, including the Grief Share Program.
www.calgarydiocese.ca
email: healthc@rcdiocese-calgary.ab.ca
Tel: 403-218-5508
COMMUNITY LINKS
A bereavement support group for adults to become more aware of their own grief process and how to deal with it more effectively. This will be a psychosocial group offering education, tools and strategies, as well as support, while individuals deal with their loss.
www.nrvcl.ab.ca
email: info@nrvcl.ab.ca
Tel: 1-866-945-3905
JOURNEY THROUGH LOSS OF A YOUNG CHILD
A self help group of bereaved mothers who have experienced the loss of a child that meets informally at a coffee shop.
www.journeythroughlosscalgary.org
email: info@journeythroughlosscalgary.org
KERBY CENTRE
1133 - 7th Avenue SW, Calgary
Offers support groups for recently widowed men and women. www.kerbycentre.com
email: generaloffice@kerbycentre.com
Tel: 403-265-0661
LINDSAY KENNEDY, PSYCHOLOGIST, MC, RPSYCH
4816 - 1st Street SW, Calgary
Lindsay is a Registered Psychologist specializing in bereavement offering individual counselling for adults.
www.kennedypsych.com
Email: lindsay@kennedypsych.com
Tel: 403-890-8399
MADD (MOTHER’S AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING)
6528 - 11th Street NE, Calgary
www.maddchapters.ca/calgary/services-programs/ email: info@maddcalgary.ca
Tel: 403-278-8081
PAUL M. WISHART, PHD, MA (SPIRITUAL CARE)
Grief and bereavement counselling / Family Therapy
E-mail: pmwishart@shaw.ca
Cell: (587) 830-3431 / Home: (403) 208-3431
RAINBOWS
An international non-profit organization whose goal is to provide effective peer-support for children who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in the family. Offered at a variety of churches throughout the city.
www.cornerstoneofhope.ca
Email: help@cornerstoneofhope.ca
SAGE CENTRE & ROSEDALE HOSPICE
Children's Grief Centre
We offer the only professional services for grieving children in Southern Alberta. Our counsellors specialize in helping families with children and teens adjust to the changes in their lives when someone close to them is living with a life-threatening illness or has died. Our counsellors are recognized experts in end-of-life, grief and trauma counselling for those aged 19 years and younger.
www.childrensgriefcentre.ca
email: info@childrensgriefcentre.ca
Tel: 403-263-4525
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH AIRDRIE
Bereavement support groups and information sessions are offered to provide education about grief and loss, and to provide safe places where people who have experienced a loss can receive support and care. While the groups include Christian practices, participants all welcome from all faith backgrounds.
www.airdrielutheran.com
email: pastor@airdrielutheran.com
Tel: 403-912-9013
SIDS CALGARY SOCIETY, PEER SUPPORT
Self-help for parents who have experienced the sudden and unexpected loss of a baby. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every 2nd month at 7pm at the Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery 1502 - 11th Street SW, Calgary www.sidscalgary.ca / email: peersupport@sidscalgary.ca
SOLACE GRIEF SUPPORT
Grief Support Group meetings provided for individuals and families in High River and Okotoks.
Held at:
Online Group Meeting every 3rd Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Okotoks Public Library, 7 Riverside Drive, Okotoks
Meeting every 1st Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Register by email or contact Solace Intake Coordinator & leave you name and number.
email: solacegrief1@gmail.com
Phone: 403-601-3312
STRONG DAUGHTERS
Strong Daughters is a peer support group for young adult women grieving the loss of a parent. It supports women ages 18-35 in their grief journey. The group is not professionally led and all participants acknowledge group guidelines before the monthly meeting begins. The group welcomes participants from all faith backgrounds.
www.yycdaughters.com
email: yycdaughters@gmail.com
SUICIDE SERVICES, CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Education and bereavement support/counselling for families who have experienced a loss by suicide.
www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca
email: info@cmha.calgary.ab.ca
Tel: 403-297-1700
THEBERGE COUNSELLING INC.
#340, 600 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Calgary
Maureen Theberge, BEd, MACP
Maureen is a Registered Psychologist specializing in bereavement counselling for individuals, couples, and children.
www.thebergecounselling.com
email: thebergecounselling@gmail.com
Tel: 587-216-1818
THE KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
Free programs dedicated to helping families affected by pediatric cancer. Bereavement specific programs include Spring Bereaved Family Camp at Camp Kindle and Time to Remember Memorial in September in Calgary.
Contact: Jenna Schwanke
www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
email: phillipo@kidscancercare.ab.ca
Tel: 403-984-1227
WOOD'S HOMES: EASTSIDE FAMILY CENTRE
#255, 495 - 36th Street NE, Calgary
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A place to come when you have troubles at home or need someone to talk to. Single-session counselling is no-cost and no appointment is necessary.
www.woodshomes.ca
Tel: 403-299-9699
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, BOW VALLEY
Grief and Loss support counselling in Canmore, AB.
Contact: Margaret Claveau
www.youarenotalonebowvalley.ca
email: mclaveau@shaw.ca
Tel: 403-678-1927
Tel: 403-265-7437