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.
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.
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.
We are a non-profit organization. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving and in need of help.
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