Our Programs

Bereaved Families is a not-for-profit organization founded in Cape Breton and has been operating for over 30 years. We offer complimentary grief and wellness programs and services for those that have lost loved ones.

Our core programs include monthly walk-in support and share sessions and six-week grief programs that are offered throughout the year to help move through the grief process and for the mental health and well-being of individuals. The programs are open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is experiencing grief as the result of the death of a loved one. All six-week programs are offered in dual mode (in-person and virtually).

Support and Share sessions do not require advance registration. All six-week grief programs do require advance registration. To learn more or to register for our programs, please call us (902) 564-6795 or e-mail us at info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca.

We also offer a six-week Adolescent Grief program for youth, in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0001 or e-mail llatham@gnspes.ca.

Bereaved Families new Resilience and Wellness programs will be launched in the Fall. These programs can help you cope with your grief and will provide the opportunity to try different methods so you can discover what is best for you.

As part of our expansion into the rest of Nova Scotia, Bereaved Families is hosting a series of Death Cafes and programs across the Province of Nova Scotia. Check back later for new locations and programs.

We are building a new website that will launch later in September 2023. Visit our Facebook page for regular updates.

PROGRAMS IN CAPE BRETON

Support and Share Monthly Sessions

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Monday, Aug. 14th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Sep. 11th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Oct. 16th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Nov. 13th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Dec. 11th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Tuesday, Aug. 8th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Aug. 22nd, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Sep. 5th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Sep. 12th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Sep. 17th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Holy Family Parish, 9 Mackay Street, Sydney Mines, NS

Tuesday, Sep. 12th, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, Sep. 19th, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, Sep. 26th, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Loss of a Parent 6-week Program

Eltuek Arts Centre, 170 George St. Sydney, NS

Monday, Sep. 25th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Oct. 2nd, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Oct. 16th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Oct. 23rd, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Oct. 30th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Nov. 6th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Loss of a Partner/ Spouse 6-week Program

Eltuek Arts Centre, 170 George St., Sydney, NS

Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 18th, 6:00 pm- 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 6:00 pm- 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 6:00 pm- 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 6:00 pm- 7:30 PM

Loss of a Pet Program

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 20th, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Loss of a Child 6-week Program

Eltuek Arts Centre, 170 George St., Sydney, NS

Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 7th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 21st, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 6:00 PM-7:30 pm

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Monday, Nov. 13th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Nov. 20th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Nov. 27th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Dec. 4th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Dec. 11th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Monday, Dec. 18th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 21th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

BADDECK

Death Café

B.O.L.D. Centre

490 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS

Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

All programs except Support and Share require advance registration. Please e-mail: info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca or call (902) 564-6795 to register.

If you are interested to attend the sessions virtually, a link will be sent via e-mail upon registration for all programs.

Adolescent Grief Program

The Adolescent Grief Program for youth is offered in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0001 or e-mail llatham@gnspes.ca.

PROGRAMS IN OTHER REGIONS

ANTIGONISH

Death Café

East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre

75 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS

Monday, Sep. 18th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Support and Share Monthly Sessions

East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre,

75 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS

Thursday, Sep. 28th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Thursday, Oct. 26th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Support and Share Monthly Sessions

FireLoch Retreat and Gathering Place

1442 NS Trunk 7, North Lochaber, NS

Thursday, Nov. 30th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre,

75 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS

Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 18th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

SHELBURNE

Death Café

McKay Memorial Library

17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Thursday, Nov. 16th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

BARRINGTON

Support and Share Monthly Sessions

Community Care and Recovery Centre

2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS

Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Community Care and Recovery Centre

2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS

Tuesday, Nov. 7th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 21st, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

YARMOUTH

Death Café

Jacob's Loft

567 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS

Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Support and Share Monthly Sessions

To be determined.

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Yarmouth Wesleyan Church

50 Haley Road, Yarmouth, NS

Sunday, Nov. 5th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sunday, Nov. 12th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sunday, Nov. 19st, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sunday, Nov. 26th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sunday, Dec. 10th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Living with Grief 6-week Program

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library

405 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS

Tuesday, Jan 16th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Jan. 23rd, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

All programs except Support and Share require advance registration. Please e-mail: info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca or call (902) 564-6795 to register.

If you are interested to attend the sessions virtually, a link will be sent via e-mail upon registration for all programs.