Support Groups take place at the BFO Office
2nd Floor, Pioneer Terrace
Freeport Health Centre
3570 King Street East, Kitchener
There is no fee to participate. Please call (519) 894-8344 or email support@bfomidwest.org for further information.
Open Group: participants may come and go as they wish
Closed Group: no new participants after the start of a program.

Parents Grieving the Death of a Baby
Closed group for parents who have lost a baby before the age of two years. 8-10 weeks - September 2008

Parents Grieving the Death of a Child
Closed group for parents who have lost a child from age three to adult. 8-10 weeks - September 2008

Subsequent Pregnancy after Loss
Open group for parents who are pregnant following the loss of a baby. Dates to be determined by group - Fall 2008

Open Parent Support Evening
Open group for parents who have lost a child of any age regardless of how long it has been since the loss - Coming again in Winter 2009

Healing Little Hearts
Closed group for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. For children age 3-6 who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Group focuses on helping children understand, cope with feelings of loss, and find a renewed sense of happiness. Running at the same time is a parent educational session on children's grief - October 2008

Growing through Grief
Open group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Topics include: Grief is never simple; Defining your grief; Self-empowerment; Coping with relationships; Coping with special days; Holding on and letting go - October 2008

Telephone Support
Bereaved Families of Ontario offers support via telephone for those who prefer. One of our qualified facilitators would gladly contact you to lend support and understanding at a time that is convenient to you.

One to One Support
Bereaved individuals are put in contact with a volunteer facilitator who has experienced a similar loss. One to one support is recommended for those waiting for a group to begin, or those who prefer to have an individual connection.

Public Speaking in the Community
BFO will provide a speaker for your community, workplace, or service to discuss topics related to grief and bereavement. We are often able to accommodate requests for specific topics or respond to an event in a community or group.


Grand River Hospital, Freeport Health Centre
Pioneer Terrace, Second Floor | 3570 King St. E., Kitchener, ON | Phone: 519-894-8344 | Fax: 519-894-8394