Every Day Counts is a free program offered by the North Shore Hospice & Palliative Project and Vancouver Coastal Health North Shore Palliative Care. This progressive and flexible program is specifically designed for patients facing serious illness and their families to realize the best quality of life. The services offered by Every Day Counts include guidance, well-being, and support.
A volunteer program which offers on-site and in home programs for adults directly affected by life limiting illness, cancer treatment, bereavement or disability. Services offerred include grief support groups, bereavement walks, telephone companion calls, family support counselling, and restorative yoga.
The Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation was established to provide support and assistance to those patients living with an advanced illness as well as to their families and other caregivers. The support includes companionship and emotional support through illness, grief and bereavement. Assistance for those in financial need may be in the form of transportation expenses, medical supplies, equipment, nursing and home help.
778-729-1555
The LMGRS is a non-profit registered charitable organization that has been organizing grief support groups in the greater Vancouver area since it was incorporated in 1990.These programs are offered in the communities of Kerrisdale, the North Shore and Downtown Vancouver. Our programs are designed for those who have suffered the death of a significant person by helping them understand, cope and live with their loss. We help the grieving person move from pain to healing in a non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential environment.
604-696-1060
Telephone helpline that provides support, information and referrals to bereavement services in communities throughout the province of B.C.
1-877-779-2223
604-738-9950
Support group for widows on the North Shore. Membership is required and they are always accepting new members to the group. They have a general meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Gloria Day Lutheran Church and sponsor many other activities for widows through out the year.
Offer small weekly grief support groups, typically 6 weeks and there is a cost for joining the group (approx. $120). Group typically meets at the Highlands United Church on Edgemont Blvd.
Meet twice a month for approximately 2 hours. Participants are typically in high school. Not a drop-in, registration is required.
Facilitated peer support group for children aged 5-12 years who have experienced a loss.