Bereavement counselling is not within the BAO’s mandate, however we do have some suggestions that may assist you.  Funeral homes in your area may offer some counselling services or have a listing of local support groups. 

Please also review the information on the CAMH website – they provide some general information on loss, grief, and healing along with a resource list. Emergency crisis resources are also available.

You can also search for a listing of grief therapists in your area by visiting Psychology Today.  Be sure to select Grief Counselling and enter your local municipality in the search field.

Free support can also be found through Bereaved Families of Ontario.

In addition, at anytime you need to speak to someone right away, we urge you to contact:

Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566 Available 24 hours for calls; Available 4 p.m. — 12 a.m. ET for texts at SMS 45645.