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Organization:
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Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families
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Address:
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2522 Rebecca St
Oakville, ON
L6L 6N8
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Hours:
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Weekdays, late afternoon, early evening
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Dates Available:
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Sep-Jun * closed for school holidays
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Executives:
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Anne Smith - Executive Director
asmith@lighthousegriefsupport.org
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Service Description:
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Registered charity that offers a community of open-ended, continuous peer groups for children and teens and their parents/caregivers who have experienced a death in their immediate family
Support groups- peer support groups are offered for children and youth ages 3-19 years old, at no cost to families * grief-related themes are explored through talk circles, games, expressive arts activities, and play, led by professional staff and trained volunteers
- also offers online support groups for those who cannot attend in person or who would prefer to participate from home
Education and Training
Educational presentations and consultations to schools, educational organizations, employers, community agencies, faith communities and other groups on topics that include:
- understanding the grieving process
- understanding child and youth grief
- talking to children about death and dying
- supporting employees in the workplace
- supporting grieving students at school
Consultations by phone
Free telephone consultations to anyone wanting to better understand child and teen grief and ways they can support a young grieving family * provides information regarding grief support counselling agencies and recommended grief counsellors and suggested books on grief related topics
Resources and Support for Grieving Families and Communities- library
- tip sheets
- articles
- newsletters
- programs poster
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Ages 3 - 19 * children/youth and family/caregivers * ages 20-24 young adults online only
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Area Served:
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Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Hamilton and area
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