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Winter/Spring 2025 Program Calendar

All 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.  Virtual meeting link will be sent via e-mail for virtual programs upon registration.  


All programs require advance registration.  To learn more or register for our programs, please call us (902) 564-6795 or e-mail us at info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca.   


A six-week Adolescent Grief program for youth is offered partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0200  or e-mail paulaleblanc@@gnspes.ca. 


As part of our expansion into new locations in Nova Scotia, Bereaved Families is working hard to bring programs near you. Check back later for new locations and programs. 


Visit our Facebook  page for regular updates.

GENERAL GRIEF PROGRAMS

Living with Grief 6-week Virtual Program

Open to everyone in Nova Scotia

Virtual link will be provided upon registration

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Program 1: Thursdays, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27

Program 2: Tuesdays, Apr 22, 29, May  6, 13, 20, 27

Program 3: Tuesdays, Apr 22, 29, May  6, 13, 20, 27


NEW! Living with Grief 6-week Virtual Program 

2SLGBTQI+

In collaboration with Health Minds Cooperative 

45 Alderney Drive, Unit 210, Dartmouth, NS

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesdays

May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, Jun. 4, Jun. 11


Living with Grief 8-week Program Antigonish, NS

St. Ninian Cathedral (entrance behind Cathedral) 

121 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Mondays

Mar. 17, Mar. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 7

Apr. 14, Apr. 28, May 5, May 12


 Living with Grief 6-week Program Barrington, NS

Community Care & Recovery Center2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesdays

Apr. 2, Apr. 9,  Apr. 16, Apr. 23 Apr. 30, May 7 


Living with Grief 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Mondays

Apr. 7, Apr. 14, Apr. 28, May 5, May 12, May 26


Living with Grief 6-week Program North Sydney, NS

North Sydney, NS

In May. Dates to be determined


Living with Grief 6-week Program We'koqma'q, NS

Theresa Cremo Memorial Health Centre

93 Reservation Road,  We'koqma'q, NS

All sessions from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Tuesdays

Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 1, Mar. 8


Loss of a Child 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesdays

Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12


Loss of a Child 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesdays

May 22, May 29, Jun. 5, Jun. 12, Jun. 19, Jun. 26


Loss of a Parent/Grandparent 4-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Mondays

Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb.10, Feb. 24


NEW! Loss of a Parent/Grandparent 6-week Virtual Program

Open to everyone in Nova Scotia

Virtual link will be provided upon registration

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In May. Dates to be determined


Loss of a Partner/Spouse 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursdays

Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20


Loss of a Partner/Spouse 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Jun. 9, Jun. 16, Jun. 23, Jun. 30, Jul. 7, Jul. 14


Loss of a Pet 6-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS

Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 2, Apr. 9


NEW! Loss of a Pet 6-week Virtual Program

Open to everyone in Nova Scotia

Virtual link will be provided upon registration

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dates to be determined

OTHER PROGRAMS & SESSIONS

Support 'N' Share Virtual Sessions

Open to everyone in Nova Scotia 

 Virtual link will be provided upon registration 

All sessions from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Feb. 24, Mar. 20


Support 'N' Share Barrington, NS

Community Care & Recovery Center

2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesdays

Mar. 5, Apr. 2


Support 'N' Share Shelburne, NS

  MacKay Memorial Library

17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursdays

Mar. 6, Apr. 3


 Resilience & Well-being Sessions Sydney, NS

For those that have already completed a 6 or 8-week program with Bereaved Families previously

Room 209, Eltuek Arts Center, 

170 George Street, Sydney, NS

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursdays

Mar. 4: Memory Lantern Art Therapy


 Resilience & Well-being Session Virtual NS

For those that have already completed a 6 or 8-week program with Bereaved Families previously

Room 209, Eltuek Arts Center, 

170 George Street, Sydney, NS

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursdays

Apr. 24: Mindful Meditation


Suicide Loss Grief Circle Antigonish, NS

96 Church Street, Antigonish, NS

All sessions from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays

Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 30


Suicide Loss 8-week Program Halifax, NS

Location and Dates to be determined


Suicide Loss 8-week Program Sydney, NS

Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS 

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesdays

Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, 

Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 18, Mar. 25


Suicide Loss 8-week Program Truro, NS

Location and Dates to be determined


Traumatic Loss 8-week Virtual Program 

Open to everyone in Nova Scotia

Virtual link will be provided upon registration

All sessions from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dates to be determined


DEATH CAFÉ  NOVA SCOTIA

Locations to be announced


YOUTH PROGRAMS

(Middle & High School)


NEW! Adolescent Grief Program Baddeck, NS

Location and dates to be determined


Adolescent Grief Program Glace Bay, NS

Oceanview Education Center

 60 Wallace Rd, Glace Bay

Dates to be determined


Adolescent Grief Program Sydney, NS

Sherwood Park Education Center

500 Terrace St , Sydney, NS

All sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesdays

Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21


The Adolescent Grief Program for youth is offered in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0200  or e-mail paulaleblanc@@gnspes.ca














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