Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel

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Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel The Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO-H/P) is a non-profit charitable organization that provides fre

Vision: To empower grieving individuals and families by providing inclusive mutual support programs, fostering hope and healing, and educating the public to help reduce the stigma of grief and bereavement. Our Values:
•We believe each individual has inherent dignity and worth
•We believe each individual is the expert of their own life
•We believe everyone has the right to self-determination (i.e. you decide what’s best for you)
•We believe in mutual support
•We believe in compassion and empathy
•We believe in understanding and acceptance
•We believe in diversity
•We believe in building healthy relationships

Goals:
•To provide parents with a safe place to grieve the death of a child
•To empower children, adolescents, and young adults by validating their feelings and experiences and providing effective coping strategies while grieving the death of a parent or sibling
•To reduce the stigma of death, dying, and bereavement by educating and sensitizing health care professionals, funeral directors, referral sources, the business community and the general public
•To advocate for and with the bereaved community to achieve a more inclusive and supportive society
•To ensure grieving individuals and families are acknowledged and valued as members of our society

We’re excited to announce our upcoming 4-Week Young Adult Movement & Arts Workshop, beginning November 19!This series of...
10/22/2026

We’re excited to announce our upcoming 4-Week Young Adult Movement & Arts Workshop, beginning November 19!

This series offers a supportive space for young adults (18-24) to explore grief through movement, creative expression, and the arts. Through activities that encourage reflection, emotional expression, and connection, participants will have opportunities to explore how grief shows up in their lives, connect with their bodies and emotions, and discover meaningful ways to express and navigate their experiences of loss.

More details coming soon!

Thanks to the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, we’re able to offer these workshops free of charge and help reduce barriers to accessing support.

We are pleased to present our upcoming GriefTalks webinar:GriefTalks: Bridging Conversations: Helping Youth Share Their ...
10/22/2026

We are pleased to present our upcoming GriefTalks webinar:

GriefTalks: Bridging Conversations: Helping Youth Share Their Grief

Join Colleen Risk for a thoughtful conversation about how young people experience and express grief, and how we can help them feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll explore ways to open up conversations about loss, create safe spaces for honest expression, and strengthen connection with the young people in our lives.

📅 Monday, Nov. 23, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual, via Zoom
💛 Free registration!

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone who supports grieving youth, this session offers a chance to learn how we can show up for young people with compassion and care.

Learn more and register: https://conta.cc/4iaRJGJ

We’re just a few weeks away from starting our Mental Health & Life Skills Webseries. This educational series offers a su...
10/21/2026

We’re just a few weeks away from starting our Mental Health & Life Skills Webseries.

This educational series offers a supportive space to explore mental health, grief, and emotional well-being while building practical life skills, developing coping strategies, and connecting with others.

⏰ When: Wednesdays | 7:00–8:00 PM
🗓 Dates: November 4 - December 9
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom

Register for the topics that interest you! Each session can be attended individually, so you’re welcome to choose the weeks that best meet your needs. Registration for the full series is not required, but we encourage it to get the most out of the program.

To register, scan the QR code or visit www.bereavedfamilies.ca/workshops

Thanks to the support of the Region of Peel CARE Program, this series is offered free of charge to the community. Programs are open to all, with priority given to Ontario Works clients in Peel.

For more information, email [email protected].

Join us for Week 4: Remembrance Cards & Bookmarks, where we’ll use creativity to reflect on the people, memories, and co...
10/20/2026

Join us for Week 4: Remembrance Cards & Bookmarks, where we’ll use creativity to reflect on the people, memories, and connections that are meaningful to us.

Create a card or bookmark in honour of someone, as a reminder of your own strength and support, or for someone who has been there for you. Add your own words, images, colours, and personal touches.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
🕜 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 200 Rivermont Rd, Brampton, ON

No artistic experience required. Participate, create, reflect, and connect at your own pace.

📩 To register: [email protected]
🌐 More information: www.bereavedfamilies.ca

Registration opens October 21.

Registration opens next week for our 8-Week in-person Friends & Family Loss Support Group!Every relationship is unique, ...
10/20/2026

Registration opens next week for our 8-Week in-person Friends & Family Loss Support Group!

Every relationship is unique, and so is every experience of loss. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a child, sibling, friend, cousin, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or another loved one, grief can bring a mix of emotions that may feel difficult to navigate alone.

Join us for a welcoming, judgment-free space to connect with others grieving the loss of a loved one, share your experiences, and find comfort in community.

📅 Wednesdays, October 28 – December 16 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 33 City Centre Drive, #610, Mississauga

Registration opens Monday, October 26 at 9:00 AM. Registration is required weekly for each session.

Please note that an intake form, consent form, and brief information session are required before joining.

To get started, complete an intake form www.bereavedfamilies.ca/intake-form or email [email protected].

10/19/2026

You not only walked, but you ran, rolled, volunteered, fundraised, donated, and supported this year's Walk To Remember and you filled it with such heartfelt memorials worn on marathon bibs and custom made shirts.

You included your family, fur-family, and friends with us and for that we are so grateful to be trusted to share in your grief journey.

💙 This year you helped our community raise $11,679.32

Deepest gratitude to Angle Media Group for returning as the Digital Production Sponsor and for making this sizzle reel capturing the events of the day. Special thanks to our Warm Up Sponsor: Morguard, and our Recharge Station Sponsors: Rotary Club of Mississauga, and Group Source.

We loved seeing so many of you gather in memory and in hope. Thank you for walking alongside us, remembering with us, and helping create a space where people can feel supported and connected. We are so grateful to all of you who joined us, we hope to see you next year.

Indigenous Beading Workshop SeriesJoin us for a four-part workshop series this November! Through hands-on beading, learn...
10/16/2026

Indigenous Beading Workshop Series

Join us for a four-part workshop series this November! Through hands-on beading, learning, and connection, participants will have the opportunity to explore Indigenous culture and the cultural significance of beading.

What to Expect
Each session features a separate beading project, allowing you to attend individual workshops without committing to the entire series.

The program’s design, development, and facilitation are informed by Indigenous voices and lived experience, ensuring the workshops are grounded in cultural responsiveness, community, and care.

Meet our facilitator: Follow on Instagram to learn more about their work, creativity, and connection to Indigenous culture.

📅 Dates: Tuesdays, November 10 – December 1, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 33 City Centre Drive, Suite 610, Mississauga, ON

Who Can Attend?
These workshops are open to anyone interested in learning about beading and Indigenous culture, with priority given to Indigenous participants. We invite everyone to approach the sessions with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the cultural significance of this practice.

Thanks to the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, we’re able to offer these workshops free of charge and help reduce barriers to accessing support.

Scan the QR code to register or click the following link https://forms.gle/Ek7FF2qzkkkPgH8SA

The Centre for Grief and Healing, in partnership with the Punjabi Community Health Services (pchs) , is hosting our fina...
10/16/2026

The Centre for Grief and Healing, in partnership with the Punjabi Community Health Services (pchs) , is hosting our final South Asian Grief & Healing workshop, created with South Asian communities and newcomers in mind.

October 27: Finding a New Normal: Carrying Grief Forward

Join us for a space to learn, reflect, and connect as we explore grief and healing through culture, family, community, faith, traditions, and everyday life.

We welcome you to join us for this session and be part of the conversation.

Date: October 27
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Location: Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown, ON

Registration is encouraged. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at [email protected].

Today, we hold space for all those who carry the love, the loss, and the memories of a pregnancy or infant loss. We reme...
10/15/2026

Today, we hold space for all those who carry the love, the loss, and the memories of a pregnancy or infant loss. We remember the babies who are deeply missed and hold close those who carry their absence. You are not alone. ❤️

Join us for Week 3: Collage Making, an opportunity to explore memories, feelings, and meaningful connections through cre...
10/13/2026

Join us for Week 3: Collage Making, an opportunity to explore memories, feelings, and meaningful connections through creative expression.

Use images, colours, words, and other materials to create a collage that is meaningful to you. No artistic experience is needed: create at your own pace and share only what you feel comfortable sharing.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕜 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 200 Rivermont Rd, Brampton, ON

📩 To register: [email protected]

🌐 More information: www.bereavedfamilies.ca

Registration opens October 13.

Address

33 City Centre Drive, Suite 610
Mississauga, ON
L5B2N5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(905) 848 4337

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